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‘Lack of movement’ by military hampers Fort Smith airport fire service
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comThe transition from fire protection provided by what is now known as the 188th Wing to an airport-run fire department has hit some speed bumps, the Fort Smith...
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Arkansas River tonnage down 3% January-June, some sectors see gains
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comTonnage shipped along the Arkansas River is down for the first half of 2014, but it is not necessarily bad news according to a Fort Smith-area river...
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Utility official says rules may threaten Arkansas’ ranking for low energy costs
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comA recent study by the website Wallet Hub lists Arkansas as among the nation's most inexpensive states when it comes to energy consumption, but an official...
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U.S. Marshals coins unveiled in Washington, Fort Smith
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comJoint events in Fort Smith and Washington, D.C., Wednesday (July 23) unveiled the design of a U.S. Marshals commemorative coin to be minted later this...
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Simon to step down as CEO of Walmart U.S., Foran to succeed (Updated)
story by Kim Souza and Michael Tilleyksouza@thecitywire.comEditor's note: Story updated with opinions from Wal-Mart watchers and with other changes throughout.Walmart U.S. CEO Bill Simon is stepping...
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NWACC President Jorgenson evaluates first year, looks to future
story by Jamie Smithjsmith@thecitywire.comJuly has been a month to reflect on the past and look to the future as Dr. Evelyn Jorgenson celebrated her one-year anniversary as President at NorthWest...
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Proposed Oklahoma law could limit areas allowed for strip clubs
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comA move by an Oklahoma state representative could potentially limit any future growth of strip clubs and other adult oriented businesses in the eastern...
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July tax revenue reports solid for Northwest Arkansas cities
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comThis year the four major cities in Northwest Arkansas have reported yo-yo tax revenue month-to-month, but in July revenue bounced higher topping $4.936 million...
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The Supply Side: Wal-Mart provides contract work for Open Avenues clients
story by Jamie Smith jsmith@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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Geologist: Fort Smith, Northwest Arkansas should prep for earthquakes
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comFort Smith and Northwest Arkansas areas do not sit on or near regularly active fault lines, but residents in the regions should pay attention to a new hazard...
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New economic data reflects first quarter industry sector downturn
story from Talk Business & Politics, a content partner with The City WireMany of the nation’s industrial sectors saw major declines in the first quarter of 2014 as 16 of 22 industry groups...
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Study claims charter schools more cost effective, provide better return on...
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comA study released July 22 by the University of Arkansas this week said research showed that charter schools provide a greater return on investment and are...
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Tyson Foods to shed 950 jobs with plant closures ahead of Hillshire merger
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comTyson Foods announced late Friday (July 25) plans to shutter three of its processing facilities as it streamlines its prepared foods segment ahead of the...
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New NWACC 5-year plan focuses on student success
story by Jamie Smithjsmith@thecitywire.comA new five-year strategic plan is in the works at NorthWest Arkansas Community College and it is specifically geared to measure against how it helps students...
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NWACC Board entertains sports discussion, approves research committee
story by Jamie Smithjsmith@thecitywire.comThe Northwest Arkansas community has strong support for a community college-level sports program, a room full of area sports program advocates told the...
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Superior Industries to close Rogers plant, 500 jobs lost
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comSuperior Industries announced early Wednesday (July 30) that it would close its Rogers wheel manufacturing plant as “part of an initiative to reduce costs and...
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Number of employed continues to decline in the Fort Smith metro
A continued decline in the size of the workforce and the number of employed edged the Fort Smith metro jobless rate to 6.4% in June compared to 6.3% in May. The rate was lower than the 8.2% in June...
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Northwest Arkansas employed, labor market size down in June
The Northwest Arkansas jobless rate in June was the lowest metro rate in Arkansas, but declines continued in the size of the regional labor force and the number of employed.The June rate of 4.9% was...
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Superior Industries job losses painful even for NWA economy
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comThe seemingly unstoppable Northwest Arkansas economy was punched in the gut Wednesday (July 30) as Superior Industries announced the closure of its wheel making...
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Hutchinson tops Ross in recent Arkansas gubernatorial poll
story from Talk Business & Politics, a TCW content partnerA new Talk Business & Politics-Hendrix College survey of 1,780 likely state voters shows Republican Asa Hutchinson with a 46-41% lead...
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