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Heart issue not likely to end Sen. Boozman’s political career
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comU.S. Sen. John Boozman is less than two weeks removed from the day that he will never forget after having emergency heart surgery to repair an aortic...
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Massanelli named new UA governmental affairs chief
For the first time in 20 years, the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville will have a new vice chancellor for governmental relations. The high-profile post which is expected to pay around $175,000,...
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Future remains uncertain for Fianna Hills Country Club
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comFor anyone expecting more drama surrounding a proposed planned zoning district for the Fianna Hills Country Club, expect to be disappointed.In an e-mail from...
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Federal, local officials pleased with U.S. Supreme Court ruling on prayer
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comIt was just March 4 that Fort Smith resident David Harris was raising questions about prayer at public meetings in Arkansas’ second largest city and the...
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City leaders launch ‘Drinking Water Week’ at Beaver Water District
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comMany residents in Northwest Arkansas have no idea where their water is sourced, but for the past half century Beaver Lake, which was completed in the mid 1960s,...
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Poll shows mixed impact of Private Option in GOP primaries
story by Roby Brock, with Talk Business, a content partner with The City Wireroby@talkbusiness.netNew results from a Talk Business-Hendrix College Poll show that the private option is immensely...
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Area permits up more than 26% in April on Fort Smith activity
Building permit values for the cities of Fort Smith, Greenwood and Van Buren increased 26.23% in April from the same period in 2013. Permits issued in the three cities were $23.163 million, compared to...
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Simmons First to acquire Tennessee bank in a $243.4 million deal
The acquisition activity for Pine Bluff, Ark,-based Simmons First National Corp. continues with the bank on Tuesday (May 6) announcing a $243.4 million deal to acquire Community First Bancshares based...
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River Valley Sports Complex project picks up steam toward 2015 open
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comIt was just earlier this year that the Fort Smith Board of Directors and the city were wrangling over risks and costs with the two men heading up the River...
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Northwest Arkansas Arts Foundation operating without non-profit status
story by Emily Hilley-Sierzchula and Michael Tilleymtilley@thecitywire.comAn organization that raised $10,000 at a fundraiser in February is not recognized as a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization by the...
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Griffin holds leads in Lt. Gov. race, voters undecided in other races
U.S. Rep. Tim Griffin, R-Little Rock, holds a decisive lead over his two Republican rivals in the race for Lt. Governor, but GOP voters are far from decided on the down-ballot contests for State...
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Developments on tap for downtown Bentonville ‘Arts and Markets’ districts
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comSelling downtown Bentonville as a residential hot spot is a no-brainer given the cuisine and arts that draw thousands to the town square each week. The demand...
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Arvest to launch regional consumer sentiment measure in multi-state area
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comConsumer sentiment is a strong factor in economic performance given that household purchases comprise about 70% of the nation’s gross domestic product. National...
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Wal-Mart gets green light to build its drive-in grocery center
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comBentonville’s Planning Commission rubber stamped Wal-Mart’s request for three waivers needed to get approval for the planned drive-in grocery fulfillment center...
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Spartan Logistics to acquire Whirlpool distribution building
story by Michael Tilleymtilley@thecitywire.comSpartan Logistics plans to expand its operations in Fort Smith by acquiring the almost 620,000-square-foot warehouse and distribution facility that is part...
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Convenient delivery is (again) the Holy Grail for grocers
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comHistory is on a course to repeat itself no matter how technology changes the retail landscape. In the 1960s, calling in grocery orders for home delivery was...
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Whole Foods confirms Fayetteville location is in the works
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comA project that was all but confirmed thanks to artist's renderings submitted to the city of Fayetteville as part of a planned retail development has now been...
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Domestic abuse, battery charges part of past for House candidate Bobby Altes
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comAllegations of an abortion and past arrests have thrown a wrench in the race for state representative in District 76, just as early voting began earlier in...
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Van Buren company raising money for new video game
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comA Van Buren-based company is banking on the support of generous strangers as it attempts to raise $250,000 to fund development of a new video game using local...
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Altes says attacks are political, ‘no evidence’ for allegations (Updated)
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comEditor's note: Story updated with statement from Bobby Altes' campaign.Bobby Altes, a Republican candidate for state representative in District 76, is staying...
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