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188th has last mission with A-10s on ‘bittersweet’ training day
story and photos by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comThe 188th Fighter Wing flew its last training mission with its A-10 aircraft Friday (May 16) before the planes leave Fort Smith for the final time...
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Tyson Foods offers $6.8 billion for Hillshire Brands (Updated)
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comEditor's note: Story updated with changes throughout.Tyson Foods announced Thursday (May 29) plans to acquire Hillshire Brands in a deal that would be worth $6.8...
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$40 million upgrade underway for Dixie plant in Fort Smith
The Dixie plant in Fort Smith, one of the first manufacturing operations to move to the city after World War II, is receiving a $40 million equipment and facility upgrade for a new plate line expected...
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The Supply Side: More supplier brands dabbling in retail ventures
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comEditor’s note: The Supply Side section of The City Wire focuses on the companies, organizations, issues and individuals engaged in providing products and...
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Bumps and chukkers: Polo bowls into Benton County
story and photos by Josh Souza, special to the City WireA secluded, green pasture, with beautifully groomed horses doesn't seem like an unusual scene for Northwest Arkansas until you start throwing...
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Business, civic officials say ‘Innovation Hub’ concept needed in Fort Smith
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comThere has been a lot of buzz about the new Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub set to launch later this year in North Little Rock. The public-private partnership...
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Only one Fort Smith Board position draws opponents for November election
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comThe filing period for positions on the Fort Smith Board of Directors closed Thursday (May 29) at noon with only one race contested.City Director/Vice Mayor...
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NWA new construction permit values decline in April
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comThe local construction sector in Benton and Washington counties is building new roads, trail infrastructure and several large commercial projects, but new home...
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ArcBest to invest $30 million on corporate office expansion in Fort Smith...
story by Michael Tilleymtilley@thecitywire.comEditor's note: Story updated with changes and additions throughout.Fort Smith-based ArcBest Corp. – formerly known as Arkansas Best Corp. – is expanding...
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Possible ABF job cuts keep Beebe away from ArcBest event in Fort Smith
story by Michael Tilleymtilley@thecitywire.comGov. Mike Beebe typically travels to a community when a $30 million deal that could create almost 1,000 jobs is being announced. But he did not attend such...
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Officials, candidates discuss idea of an Arkansas ‘Workforce Czar’
story by Roby Brock, a TCW content partner and owner of Talk Businessroby@talkbusiness.netMore than 40 state business leaders met with Gov. Mike Beebe at the Governor’s mansion last week to discuss job...
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EPA announces ‘Clean Power Plan’ to cut coal use, reduce emissions
story by Wesley Brownwesbrocomm@gmail.comThe federal Environmental Protection Agency announced a far-reaching and controversial plan Monday (June 2) that it says will cut carbon dioxide emissions 30%...
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Wal-Mart delegates gathering in Northwest Arkansas for annual shindig
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comWal-Mart shareholders week is a global affair with 5,000 delegates visiting from 27 countries and every state where Wal-Mart operates under 71 banners. The...
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Area building permit values down in May, up year-to-date
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comEditor’s note: This story is a component of The Compass Report. The quarterly Compass Report is managed by The City Wire. Supporting sponsors of The Compass...
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Fort Smith airport officials consider fire service options without 188th support
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comThe departure of the of the A-10 flying mission at the 188th Fighter Wing means more than just the flying Razorbacks are leaving Fort Smith's airport, so is...
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Runoff race gets nasty between GOP Attorney General candidates
story by Roby Brock, a TCW content partner and owner of Talk Businessroby@talkbusiness.netLeslie Rutledge and David Sterling are in a full-fledged street brawl with a week to go in their run-off for...
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Perjury charges not pursued in conflicting testimony over UA finances
Heated and conflicting legislative testimony related to more than $6 million in deficits within a University of Arkansas division will not be investigated further for perjury, according to Larry...
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Wal-Mart shares up less than 1.5% between shareholder meetings
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comWal-Mart Stores Inc. is celebrating 52 years as a retailer, and while the discount juggernaut’s shares are trading around $77, performance has been lackluster...
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Bella Vista, Centerton named best places to own a home in Arkansas
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comBenton County is one of the fastest growing areas in the Natural State in part because of job creation, quality of life and strong public school systems. But a...
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Arkansas’ year-to-date revenue up, May collections down 4%
Despite a fiscal year-to-date decline in individual income tax collections, Arkansas’ largest source of tax revenue, gross tax revenue for the fiscal year is up 0.6% and the state is on track to be...
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