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Oil, steel were big Arkansas business deals in 2013
story by Talk Business, a content partner with The City WireIn business and in politics, 2013 saw some major deals reshape the Arkansas landscape. From superprojects to spin-offs to creative solutions,...
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Arkansas one of top five states for law officer fatalities
Although the number of fatalities among law enforcement officers dropped to a six-decade low in 2013, Arkansas was in the top five states for the number of fatalities.Law enforcement officer fatalities...
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University report card shows that NWA education ratings improve
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comGood schools are an essential part of Northwest Arkansas’ long term growth plans and a new report card says the region’s public school students are making...
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Regional building permits up almost 30% in 2013
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comBuilding permits for the month of December across the area showed a 39.2% decline when comparing December 2013 to December 2012 across the cities of Fort...
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Fallout ‘minimal’ from Boy Scout vote on allowing gay members
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comThe new year is ushering in a new era for the Boy Scouts of America as the organization officially welcomes boys to join and participate in local scouting...
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Lt. Gov. Darr faces decision: Resign or face impeachment
story by Ryan Saylor and Michael Tilleyrsaylor@thecitywire.comResign or face a possible impeachment.That is the choice the Democratic members of the Arkansas House of Representatives are giving Lt....
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Arkansas tax revenue up 3.4% in first six months of FY 2014
Arkansas’ December tax collection report showed a gain in overall collections but the report continues to suggest collections will not match the almost 5% gain posted in fiscal year 2013.Year-to-date...
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UAFS chief updates chamber audience on campus plan
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comUniversity of Arkansas at Fort Smith Chancellor Dr. Paul Beran took time Friday morning (Jan. 3) to highlight some of the key parts of the university's new...
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Gov. Beebe stars in first Ross gubernatorial TV campaign ad
story by Roby Brock, a TCW content partner and owner of Talk Businessroby@talkbusiness.netIf there was ever any doubt that Democrat Mike Ross wants to hitch his wagon to popular Gov. Mike Beebe (D),...
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Whole Foods commits $15 million to ‘local food’
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comThe local food movement continues to pick up steam with help from retailers like Whole Foods, who recently pledged another $15 million in low interest loans to...
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Weather is cold but cattle markets heat up
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comThe holiday season is not usually the time when markets rally, but livestock expert Derrell Peel said 2013 was different.Peel, extension livestock marketing...
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Consumers to see stable non-mortgage interest rates in 2014
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comMortgage rates are likely to rise in 2014, but recent Federal Reserve actions to curtail bond purchases are not likely to result in higher across-the-board...
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Future remains uncertain for Mitsubishi’s Fort Smith plant
story by Michael Tilleymtilley@thecitywire.comThe city of Fort Smith and the Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce bet almost $1.8 million in 2010 that Mitsubishi would open and operate a...
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Internet habits are altering the auto sales business
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comThe persistent car salesman trying to put a customer behind the wheel of a car they were not looking for is likely a relic of the past thanks to the...
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Wal-Mart seeks to win China through the middle class (updated)
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comChina holds huge opportunity for Wal-Mart Stores and the retail behemoth has pledged to stay the course by building on the billions in annual sales it recorded...
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Fort Smith, Sebastian County approve water park changes
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comThe Fort Smith Board of Directors and the Sebastian County Quorum Court approved resolutions Monday evening (Jan. 6) that would add a wave pool to the Ben...
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Allens’ creditors object to Seneca’s bid terms
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comCreditors of Allens Inc. lined up before U.S. bankruptcy judge Ben Barry on Monday (Jan. 6) objecting to several matters involving the stalking horse bid made by...
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Darr rejects calls to resigns, says mistakes were ‘unintentional’
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comAnyone who thought Lt. Gov. Mark Darr, R-Ark., would resign from office Tuesday (Jan. 7) was mistaken.In a lengthy statement, Darr said he was not only...
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Frigid temps slow work on I-540 rehab in Fort Smith area
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comA mix of extreme cold and precipitation during the winter months could push the completion date of May 2014 for the Interstate 540 rehabilitation project in...
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Sebastian County may look to cut printing costs
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comEven though budgeting season has just wrapped up for most municipal and county governments, it does not mean those governments are not still looking for ways...
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