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Arvest Bank broadens legal action with lawsuit against HDS Holdings
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comArvest Bank filed a second suit involving unpaid loans made to former bank president H. Dennis Smiley’s family enterprise — HDS Holdings. The civil complaint...
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Red 11 hopes to deliver a ‘collective of creative minds’ in downtown Fort Smith
story and photos by Michael Tilleymtilley@thecitywire.comOwners and managers of 5 Star Productions in Fort Smith have been successful with a business model using top talent and leading-edge technology....
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U.S. Rep. Lankford talks jobs, river funds during campaign stop in Poteau
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comU.S. Rep. James Lankford, R-Edmond, brought his campaign for U.S. Senate to Poteau Monday (Aug. 25). The Oklahoma City-area congressman, who is running to...
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8th Street expansion to provide east/west route through Bentonville
story Jamie Smithjsmith@thecitywire.comA $53 million road construction project will provide another major east/west corridor for traffic in Bentonville and a major step in the project is underway. The...
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August sales tax revenue mixed across Northwest Arkansas
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comThe four largest cities across Northwest Arkansas reported $4.683 million in sales tax revenue this month, up 1.84% from $4.598 million a year ago. Springdale...
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Walmart U.S. recruits top exec from India to Bentonville
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comWal-Mart CEO Doug McMillon continues to draft his U.S. management team from around the globe. New Walmart U.S. CEO Greg Foran is an Australian who was managing...
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Sebastian County Quorum Court approves election for ambulance fee hike
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comThe Sebastian County Quorum Court met Monday evening (Aug. 25) at the county courthouse in Greenwood and approved placing an ambulance fee increase on the...
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Road widening, downtown truck traffic part of Fort Smith Board session
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comA brainstorming session was held Monday evening (Aug. 25) for the Fort Smith Board of Directors at the city's sanitation department headquarters, with a wide...
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XNA on pace for record year, Fort Smith airport sees more traffic
Editor’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 Report are Cox Communications and the Fort...
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Arkansans plan to save more, spend less with conservative outlook
The majority of Arkansas consumers in the recent Arvest Consumer Sentiment poll (65%) indicated they have not made a major household purchase in the past six months. And while reported savings rates of...
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Ross opens NWA campaign office, rails against ‘lowest of all lows’ television ad
story by Michael Tilleymtilley@thecitywire.comMike Ross took time during the opening of his Northwest Arkansas campaign headquarters in Springdale to blast a new television ad from the Republican...
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James + James dives into physical retail space, may reach $2 million in sales
story and photos by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comThe past three years have been a blur for James Smith, majority owner and founder of Springdale-based James+James — a furniture manufacturer now...
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Jobs chief: Workforce quality an ‘emergency’ in Arkansas
story by Roby Brock, a TCW content partner and owner of Talk Business & Politicsroby@talkbusiness.netThe state’s economic development community concluded two days of workshops hearing from leaders...
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Fort Smith Board discusses governance policies, possible pay raises
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comThe Fort Smith Board of Directors Tuesday afternoon (Aug. 26) revisited a Board governance policy that had previously died when no members of the Board made a...
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Airport commission approves contract for fire, rescue services
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comThe Fort Smith Regional Airport Commission approved a contract Tuesday (Aug. 26) with Pro-Tec Fire Services to provide firefighting protection and rescue...
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Fort Smith plans to soon livestream coverage of regular Board meetings
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comThe city of Fort Smith will make the leap into the modern age in September with the launch of livestreams – video of event available via the Internet – of...
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Arvest goes after Dennis Smiley with a third lawsuit
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comThe lawsuits against former bank president Dennis Smiley are starting to pile up, with Arvest now pursuing Smiley and his business interests for more than...
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Tyson’s purchase of Hillshire to create a global meat behemoth (Updated)
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comEditor's note: Updated with Wednesday's report from the U.S. Department of Justice.Tyson Foods is moving toward closing its acquisition of Hillshire Brands but...
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Jobless rate rises to 5.2% in Northwest Arkansas, workforce declines 3.5%
Northwest Arkansas’ regional economy continues to be the state’s most robust, but the size of the metro workforce declined 3.58% in July compared to July 2013, and the number of employed dipped 0.41%...
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Fort Smith metro workforce declines 4.14% in July, jobless rate rises to 6.5%
The Fort Smith regional economy workforce, which appeared to be stabilizing during the past year, took a negative turn in July with a 4.14% decline. The number of employed in the metro fell 2.35% in...
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