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Lt. Gov. Darr to resign Feb. 1
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comArkansas will be without a lieutenant governor as of Feb. 1 following the announcement late Friday (Jan. 10) that Lt. Gov. Mark Darr, R-Ark., would be...
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From Gillett, Arkansas, A Bipartisan Plate Full Of Coon
story and photos by Ryan Saylor, for Talk Businessrsaylor@thecitywire.comA small southeast Arkansas town with a population of less than 1,000 residents hosted political leaders and candidates from...
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Target data breach highlights cyber safety needs
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comThe major security breaches at Target, Neiman Marcus and at least three other anonymous small retailers this past holiday season are sending strong signals to...
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Hutchinson's education plan focuses on computer science
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comRepublican gubernatorial candidate Asa Hutchinson at a press conference Monday (Jan. 13) in Springdale announced what is likely to be many policy initiatives...
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UAFS set to offer its first master’s degree program
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comThe University of Arkansas at Fort Smith made the transition from community college to four-year university just 12 years ago and already, the school is...
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Pryor, Hutchinson report good fundraising numbers
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comFundraising numbers for the fourth quarter of 2013 have begun to roll in from two statewide campaigns with one reporting its best quarter of fundraising since...
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Fort Smith school officials make pitch for third high school
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comThe Fort Smith School District unveiled its master plan through the year 2020 on Monday (Jan. 13), detailing plans for the district, plans that include a...
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Holiday retail sales rise amid deep discounts
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comConsumers did show up just in time to partially save the holiday season for retailers, according to the National Retail Federation report which showed December...
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Kantar Study: Wal-Mart beats Amazon as low price leader
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comOnline price transparency has heightened the competition between Amazon and Wal-Mart Stores and there is no sign either side is backing down, according to Kantar...
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Terry Rice to run for Senate seat; Hudson seeks re-election
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comThe region appears to have a major primary shaping up as Rep. Terry Rice, R-Waldron, announced Tuesday (Jan. 14) that he would challenge Sen. Bruce Holland,...
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Poultry sector pullback expected, to hoist profits
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comPoultry companies like Tyson Foods and Pilgrim’s Pride along with independent firms such as Simmons and OK Foods are expected to pull back poultry production in...
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Top NWA stories in 2013 include good real estate and bad football
Editor’s note: Following are the top five news stories in Northwest Arkansas during 2013, as determined by The City Wire staff. Feel free to post in the comments section your thoughts on the top...
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Medical sector, water park were top Fort Smith area stories in 2013
Editor’s note: Following are the top five news stories in Fort Smith metro area during 2013, as determined by The City Wire staff. Feel free to post in the comments section your thoughts on the top...
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Simmons bank merger results in 28 branch closures, 12 in Northwest Arkansas
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comThe anticipated list of branch closures resulting from Simmons First National’s acquisition of Little Rock-based Metropolitan National bank was made public by...
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Federal Judge says Oklahoma gay marriage ban is unconstitutional
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comGay marriage may be coming to one of the most conservative states in America after a federal judge Tuesday (Jan. 14) struck down Oklahoma's state...
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Fort Smith Board may move forward on River Valley Sports Complex
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comThe on again, off again River Valley Sports Complex project appears to be back on again following a study session of the Fort Smith Board of Directors on...
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NanoMech expands global campus, adds jobs to Springdale
NanoMech announced it has purchased its existing factory and will build an adjoining 25,000 square-foot facility in east Springdale, tripling its size and making room for more than two dozen new jobs...
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Ross gubernatorial campaign enters 2014 with $2.5 million (Updated)
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comEditor's note: Following has been updated to include information on a new television ad released by the Mike Ross' gubernatorial campaign on Wednesday (Jan....
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Smart meter use varies between Fort Smith area, Northwest Arkansas
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comThe days of meter readers venturing out in the elements to measure energy consumption has become a thing of the past, at least at two providers of energy in...
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Gov. Beebe proposes $5 billion budget ahead of fiscal session
story by Roby Brock, a TCW content partner and owner of Talk Businessroby@talkbusiness.netIn what should be his final legislative session, Gov. Mike Beebe proposed a $5 billion budget that includes...
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