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Arkansas voter ID law nixed, AG McDaniel attacks the state Supreme Court
story from Talk Business, a TCW content partnerIt was a busy legal day in Arkansas’ Capital city, with a voter ID law pushed by Republicans ruled to be unconstitutional, and harsh criticism pointed at...
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Holland, Rice make their case at Van Buren Chamber debate
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comFor anyone expecting fireworks during the District 9 Senate candidate forum Thursday night (April 24), there were none. But there was plenty of policy...
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Corporate CEOs talk ethics, leadership at Soderquist anniversary event
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comIt was 15 years ago that Mark Simmons, chairman of Simmons Foods, and two other members of the John Brown University Board of Trustees, first discussed the...
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The Friday Wire: Mortal politicians and orange barrels
The mortal side of politicians, more orange barrels for Northwest Arkansas, big money for a Wal-Mart exec and bad bridges are part of the Northwest Arkansas Friday Wire for April 25.NOTES &...
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The Friday Wire: Mortal politicians and happy workers
The mortal side of politicians, improved traffic at the Fort Smith Regional Airport, the push to build a new jail in Crawford County, and bad bridges are part of the April 25 Friday Wire for the Fort...
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Wal-Mart shuffles management in Asia
Scott Price, the CEO of Walmart Asia, is stepping down from that role in June to assume a senior management position in the retailer’s real estate and mergers division. He will be based out of...
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First Federal sues Smiley, loan signatures may be fake
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comOne more bank has filed suit against former Arvest bank executive H. Dennis Smiley Jr. for loan defaults totaling $70,000 made in 2013. First Federal Bank noted...
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Sen. Pryor gets endorsement from Arkansas teachers' union
story from Talk Business, a TCW content partnerU.S. Sen. Mark Pryor, D-Ark., received the endorsement of the state’s largest teachers’ union, the Arkansas Education Association, on Saturday (April 26)....
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At least one contest emerges in Fort Smith Board of Directors race
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comThe race for the position seven at-large city director is now a competitive one after Fort Smith Parks Commissioner Sherry Toliver announced her intention...
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AG McDaniel says Arkansas in a ‘difficult place’ on death penalty rules
story by Roby Brock, with Talk Business, a content partner with The City Wireroby@talkbusiness.netAttorney General Dustin McDaniel says that while lethal injections are gummed up in the legal system,...
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Fort Smith School Board moves forward with $40 million events complex
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comThe Fort Smith School Board took a step forward in plans for a new district performing arts center and basketball arena, with the board voting 7-0 Monday...
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The Supply Side: Nestle studies SNAP impact on product sales
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comThere are 47 million consumers receiving SNAP benefits (commonly known as food stamps) that equate to $74 billion in annual food sales. Wal-Mart, as the nation’s...
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Cherokee Nation unveils $80 million gaming complex in Roland
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comThe Cherokee Nation broke ground Tuesday (April 29) on a new $80 million Cherokee Casino and Hotel at a site adjacent to its more than 20-year-old facility in...
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Wal-Mart convenes key partners to talk recycling, sustainability
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comPartnering for a greener world was the theme of Wal-Mart’s Sustainability Expo event held Tuesday (April 29) in Rogers. The retail giant assembled a cast of...
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WalletHub: Arkansas ranks next to last in financial literacy
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comFinancial literacy ratings assigned by WalletHub based on federal data indicates Arkansas is way behind the curve when it comes to overall financial knowledge in...
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Crawford County officials ask voters to ‘sacrifice right now’ for jail tax
story and photo by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comCrawford County Judge John Hall and Sheriff Ron Brown spoke to a decidedly friendly crowd Tuesday (April 29) as the two men brought made yet another...
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Wal-Mart expands non-retail portfolio with auto insurance quotes
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comWal-Mart continues to expand its a la carte financial services with a new partnership with AutoInsurance.com that aims to save consumers money on auto coverage....
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USA Truck posts $1.5 million loss in the first quarter
Van Buren-based USA Truck continues to lose money, but the losses are trending lower and officials with the trucking company maintain that their turnaround plan is delivering better results.The company...
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Wal-Mart to build online grocery pick-up center in Bentonville
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comWal-Mart is wasting no time in deploying its latest grocery format — a stand alone pick-up center where shoppers can drive up and retrieve their online orders...
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Arkansas Best Corp. to become ArcBest, stock ticker symbol to change
Christmas may come early to select signage and print companies with Fort Smith-based Arkansas Best Corp. announcing Wednesday (April 30) that as of May 1 the transportation holding company will rename...
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