UA Athletic Director comments on illegal video from sideline during Alabama game
The issue of a “spy” on the Arkansas sideline during the recent unsuccessful match with the Alabama Crimson Tide has been officially addressed, with University of Arkansas Athletic Director Jeff Long...
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NWA business leaders discuss inclusion, authenticity, passion
story by Jamie Smithjsmith@thecitywire.comThe changing landscape of leadership was the theme for the fall Sunny Side of Leadership, a benefit event for Havenwood Home in Bentonville. The breakfast was...
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Students get crash course in cyber security, safety as career choice
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comThe federal government estimates that by 2020 there will be 1.4 million computer job openings and U.S. colleges and universities are only expected to produce...
View ArticleFayetteville’s SFC Fluidics receives $175,000 in federal funding
SFC Fluidics of Fayetteville has received $175,000 in Phase 1 funding from the National Institutes of Health for the development of an infusion pump for drugs used in small animal research. The device...
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Former banker, U.S. Attorney Conner Eldridge launches U.S. Senate bid (Updated)
Eldridge Supply Company in Augusta provided the backdrop Saturday as former U.S. Prosecuting Attorney Conner Eldridge announced a bid for the U.S. Senate.In front of about 75 people, Eldridge, 38, said...
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political analysis by Dr. Eric BakerEditor's note: This commentary is part of a collaboration between the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith and The City Wire to deliver an ongoing series of...
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Regulators OK the sale of Bank of Fayetteville to Farmers and Merchants bank
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comGary Hudson, president and CEO of Farmers and Merchants Bank of Stuttgart, said the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis approved its application to buy the Bank of...
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Stephen: Medicaid out-of-staters shows automation need more than fraud
A health care policy consultant says its finding that 42,891 Medicaid and private option recipients may have out-of-state addresses underscores the need for an automated system but does not necessarily...
View ArticleThe fight for Democratic hearts and minds
guest commentary by John BurrisEditor’s note: John Burris is a former member of the Arkansas Legislature and the author of this opinion column. He can be reached by e-mail...
View ArticleArkansas Children’s Hospital gets delivery of new ‘AirMed’ choppers
Blackhawk helicopter maker Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. has delivered two state-of-the-art helicopter units that will provide air medical transportation services to Arkansas Children’s Hospital, the...
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Sebastian County September home sales up 11%, sales down in metro area
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comAgents across Sebastian and Crawford counties reported mixed home sales data for September. The metro area’s combined home sales valued more than $23.16 million,...
View ArticleSteve Clark named vice chairman for U.S. Chamber Foundation
Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce CEO Steve Clark has been named vice chairman of the Northeast Board of Regents for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and its Institute of Organization Management....
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‘Simple Text’ latest Wal-Mart app to connect its physical and digital worlds
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comA personal shopping assistant to help customers navigate Walmart stores to find specific items is in the works. It’s one of of the latest ecommerce ideas from...
View ArticleBancorpSouth quarterly income up almost 20%, misses estimate
BancorpSouth posted quarterly net income of $34.343 million for the third quarter, up 19.3% over the same period in 2014 but missing the consensus analyst estimate on earnings per share and total...
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Bank of the Ozarks announces $800 million deal, largest by an Arkansas bank
Bank of the Ozarks Inc. completed is largest deal in its history with the acquisition of Atlanta-based Community & Southern Holdings Inc., the Little Rock regional banking group announced Monday...
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UAFS, Maverick respond to growing truck driver shortage
story by Michael Tilleymtilley@thecitywire.comThe University of Arkansas at Fort Smith is one of hundreds of institutions around the country trying to help address a growing truck driver shortage, and...
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Two with university experience say college value waning; ASU boss disputes
story by Steve Brawner, with Talk Business & Politicsbrawnersteve@mac.comCollege students are paying more and going into more debt for a worse education, legislators were told Monday, while the...
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CardHub: Holiday shoppers be wary of ‘deferred interest’ offers by retailers
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comHoliday spending can be a stressful time even in stable economies but credit experts warn that taking advantage of “deferred interest” or pay later offers could...
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Renewable energy goals mean lower costs, prices, Walmart energy boss says
story by Wesley Brown, with Talk Business & Politicswesbrocomm@gmail.comThe newly hired chief of Walmart’s energy division told members of the Arkansas Advance Energy Association (AAEA) on Tuesday...
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CBID pushes city to be more proactive on infrastructure problems
story by Aric Mitchell, special to The City WireBusiness leaders from the Fort Smith Central Business Improvement District (CBID) called on city officials to be more proactive in maintenance efforts...
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