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‘Big Data’ potential ripe for picking
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comBusinesses from everyday product suppliers to the world’s largest retailer have been caught up in the information craze known as “big data”.The “big data” market...
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Safety questions raised about storm chaser tours
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comFollowing the deaths of veteran storm chaser Tim Samaras, one of the stars of Discovery Channel's "Storm Chasers," along with his son Paul Samaras and...
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Comp plan committee asked to work together
The start of the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee meeting began tonight in a way that it likely never will again – with Fort Smith City Administrator Ray Gosack explaining publicly the purpose of...
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U.S. House rejects farm bill package
story by Roby Brock, a TCW content partner and owner of Talk Businessroby@talkbusiness.netThings didn’t go according to script. A little more than a week after the U.S. Senate passed its bipartisan...
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Arkansas' jobless rate rises in May
An almost 2% decline in Arkansas’ workforce and the number of employed pushed the state’s jobless rate higher to 7.3% in May, with one market watcher noting an unusual and troubling trend in Arkansas’...
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Alderman crys foul play on Bella Vista city purchases
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comBella Vista Alderman Jerry Snow has raised concerns over a lack of protocol in the pending purchase of two dump trucks planned by the city.He said the city...
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Fitch: Online grocery growth faces headwinds
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comOnline grocery sales continue to grab headline media attention in the U.S. but they remain a small part of the overall market, according to Fitch Ratings. Fitch...
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Meat industry sues USDA over new COOL rules
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comFresh meat sold at U.S. grocery stores will soon have a label detailing where an animal was born, raised and slaughtered, with the labels costing an estimated...
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Back-to-school spending dip expected
Retailers began their “back-to-school” push earlier this year, but the National Retail Federation expects consumers will shell out $54 less per family this year compared to 2012. A survey conducted by...
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Declines continue for regional tourism tax revenue
Editor’s note: This story is a component of The Compass Report. The quarterly Compass Report is managed by The City Wire and presented by Fort Smith-based Benefit Bank. Other supporting sponsors of The...
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Van Buren farmers seeks to expand with crafts
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comA local farmers market expects new business and continued growth following action taken by the Van Buren City Council this week. On Monday (July 15), the city...
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Sebastian County officials face ‘hostile’ software issue
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comProblems with software in the Sebastian County Treasurer's Office do not appear any closer to being solved now that the company Treasurer Judith Miller had...
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Reagan advisor supports Womack Internet bill
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comA bill that would close tax loopholes in online shopping by giving states a mechanism to compel online retailers to charge sales taxes got a big boost today...
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Arkansas Secretary of State legal action questioned
story from Talk Business, a TCW content partnerA Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit filed by blogger Matt Campbell took a twist this week that could spell trouble for Secretary of State Mark...
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New Sebastian County election plan proposed
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comA plan under consideration by the Sebastian County Election Commission would reduce the number of polling sites in certain parts of the county and save costs,...
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ABC approves 39 liquor store permits in Benton County
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comThe Alcohol Beverage Control of Arkansas approved 39 permits for new liquor stores in Benton County during the past three full days of hearings held in Little...
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House flips pick up steam, but it’s not easy money
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comHouse flipping is up 256% in Arkansas, but those involved in buying and renovating a home for a profit say the process is tough and risky in smaller metro areas....
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Fewer employed, but state jobless rate remains 7.3%
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Broadband issue includes ‘ravine of communication’
story by Roby Brock, with Talk Business, a content partner with The City Wire roby@talkbusiness.netEditor’s note: This is the second story of a three-part series from Roby Brock with Talk Business on...
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Fort Smith officials comment on board retreat
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comFort Smith city leaders met this weekend at the resort at Mount Magazine, near Paris, for a two day retreat. The retreat, which took place on Friday and...
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