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NWA restaurant expansion continues despite weaker industry outlook
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comConsumers got a little relief in their wallets in recent months from a dip in gas prices and lower utility bills from the cooler-than-normal summer, but they...
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Fort Smith Administrator presents 2015 budget, expects no fee or tax hikes
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comThe Fort Smith Board of Directors on Tuesday (Nov. 4) was presented with a balanced budget during its regular study session, but it does not yet include the...
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Rep. Cotton on path to defeat Sen. Pryor in U.S. Senate race (Updated)
story by Michael Tilleymtilley@thecitywire.comEditor’s note: Story updated with changes throughout.U.S. Rep. Tom Cotton, the young Republican from Dardanelle, has unseated two-term U.S. Sen. Mark Pryor...
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Hutchinson lands Governor's office after historic win over Ross (Updated)
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comEditor’s note: Story update with changes throughout.Former U.S. Rep. Asa Hutchinson, R-Fort Smith, is now Gov.-Elect Asa Hutchinson, R-Ark., following a...
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GOP sweeps Congressional races, state constitutional offices
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comArkansas' congressional delegation will now be all Republicans starting in January 2015 after the party swept state constitutional and federal offices Tuesday...
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The City Wire respondents guarded in response to GOP sweep
While Arkansas Republicans were jubilant – and rightfully so – with Tuesday night’s election results, respondents to a call from The City Wire for post-election comments were more guarded and...
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Freeman re-elected Van Buren mayor, Hutchings returns to Fort Smith Board
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comA former Fort Smith city director is returning to the Board in January and a local mayor is entering his third and final term following the general election...
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Edwards wins tight County Judge race, Helder wins new term as sheriff (Updated)
story by Ben Pollock, special to The City WireEditor's note: Story updated with changes throughout."An outdated system" delayed vote counts Tuesday night in Washington, while Benton County also saw...
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NWA housing market faces reduction in ownership rates, first-time buyers
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comFirst-time homebuyers are the catalyst for the rest of the housing market but this important demographic is shrinking nationwide according to a new report from...
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Report shows decline in home ownership rates, first-time buyers
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comFirst-time homebuyers are the catalyst for the rest of the housing market but this important demographic is shrinking nationwide according to a new report from...
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Fort Smith metro building permits up in October, down year-to-date
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comCombined building permits for the cities of Fort Smith, Greenwood, and Van Buren were $17.886 million for the month of October, an increase of 22.39% over the...
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GOP challenge in Legislature is to ‘govern as statesmen’
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comWith a sweep of all federal offices, statewide offices including the governor's office and a larger majority in the General Assembly going into the 90th...
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Fort Smith, Arkansas officials meet again with Feds on Clean Water Act issues
Officials with the city of Fort Smith and the office of Arkansas Attorney General are expected on Thursday (Nov. 6) to renew talks with federal officials in Dallas about the city’s efforts to respond...
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Fuel, utility prices expected to remain low through the winter
story by Wesley Brownwesbrocomm@gmail.comAs crude oil prices fall into bear market territory, industry analysts are forecasting that pump prices in Arkansas and the rest of the U.S. may remain...
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Gov.-elect Hutchinson names transition team, talks ‘Private Option’
story from Talk Business & Politics, a content partner with The City WireThe team helping Gov.-elect Asa Hutchinson become the next governor will include Mike Carroll of Fort Smith and Philip Taldo...
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More branch banks coming to ‘overbanked’ Northwest Arkansas
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comNorthwest Arkansas is the second largest metro area in the state and growing at a faster clip than much of the nation which is why bankers from outside the area...
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Officials say Rogers Aquatic Center exceeds expectations in first two years
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comThe pools have been drained and the patrons have long gone home, but officials with the Rogers Aquatic Center said operations in its first two years have...
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Womack: Patience a must after ‘phenomenal shift’ of political power
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comWith Republicans taking control of the U.S. Senate, all seven Arkansas constitutional offices and strengthening their majority in the Arkansas General...
View ArticleSebastian County officials discuss options with ‘a close budget’
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comA change in insurance rates and possible cost of living raises the major highlights of the proposed Fiscal Year 2015 budget presented to the Sebastian County...
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Former Fort Smith city director, ABF training boss dies suddenly (Updated)
Joe Davis, the director of training and quality awareness at ABF Freight System and a former Fort Smith City Director, died suddenly Friday morning (Nov. 7). He was 64.Davis worked with Fort...
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