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With plenty of wood, Arkansas’ biomass sector poised for growth
story by Wesley Brownwesbrocomm@gmail.comEditor’s note. This story first appeared in the November/December 2014 issue of Talk Business & Politics magazine. Link here for a digital copy of the issue...
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Gov.-elect Hutchinson: ‘significant change’ coming to Arkansas government
story by Roby Brock, with Talk Business & Politicsroby@talkbusiness.netArkansas Gov.-elect Asa Hutchinson said with huge Republican gains across the state, voters have sent a clear message for...
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GOP advocate and former State Sen. Ruth Whitaker has died (Updated)
Editor's note: Updated with statements from Sen. Jake Files, R-Fort Smith, and Sebastian County Republican Party Chairman Rex Terry.Ruth Whitaker, the long-time GOP advocate from Crawford County who...
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The Supply Side: Wal-Mart helps Nutrisystem push diabetic food box
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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Fort Smith city boss outlines possible 2015 budget cuts
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comWays to cut the budget and raise revenues were presented to the Fort Smith Board of Directors just hours before the Board heard about recommended outside...
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Cynthia Smiley bankruptcy raises questions about dischargeable debts
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comCynthia Smiley, the wife and codebtor of former Arvest Bank President Dennis Smiley, used her husband’s position to borrow more than $1.7 million for Design for...
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Equal pay, other Sebastian County budget issues debated
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comEqual pay for equal work was the focus of Monday's (Nov. 10) Sebastian County Quorum Court budget meeting. At issue were inequities in pay between county...
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The Supply Side: Wal-Mart pushing suppliers for Millennial insights
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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Fort Smith Parks and Rec director leaves for Tennessee job
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comThe city of Fort Smith will be without a parks and recreation director effective Nov. 21 following the Monday (Nov. 10) resignation of Mike Alsup. The move is...
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Promoter says Steel Horse Rally will showcase downtown Fort Smith
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comThe Steel Horse Rally is officially a go and downtown Fort Smith could see up to 10,000 motorcyclists and visitors visiting the downtown area May 1 and May...
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Wal-Mart, actor Jon Voight salute America’s veterans at Bentonville celebration
story and photos by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comAcademy Award winner Jon Voight told a crowd gathered Tuesday morning in Bentonville that Americans are “safe and free,” but often take both for...
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Wal-Mart unveils Black Friday holiday deals
On the biggest shopping day of the year Wal-Mart has planned a similar sales schedule to that of Black Friday 2013. The retail giant has unveiled its top deals which include big screen televisions,...
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Democrats review polling techniques, strategies after 2014 election losses
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comIt has been eight days since history was made in Arkansas, with Republicans sweeping all federal and statewide constitutional offices. But the history making...
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Gov. Beebe tells chamber crowd credit for state gains should be shared
story by Roby Brock, a TCW content partner and owner of Talk Business & Politicsroby@talkbusiness.netIn what he dubbed as his “goodbye tour,” Gov. Mike Beebe made his final remarks to the Arkansas...
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Study issues LGBT equality rankings for Fayetteville, Fort Smith
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comA recent study of equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals in Arkansas by the Human Rights Campaign ranks Fayetteville highest...
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Wal-Mart continues focus on emotional, local connection with shoppers
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comEmotion sells. It drives the financial markets and consumer impulse buying which is why Wal-Mart is trying to harness this power through its marketing campaign...
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UAFS students work on innovative pallet-forming machine
story info submitted by the University of Arkansas at Fort SmithMike Kindellan is changing the world one cardboard pallet at a time. And he’s hiring University of Arkansas at Fort Smith students to...
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Wal-Mart sales up for the third quarter, net income dips 0.7% (Updated)
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comEditor's note: Story updated with changes throughout.Third quarter net income for Wal-Mart Stores Inc. dipped 0.7% and fiscal year-to-date net income is down...
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Wal-Mart cautious about holiday sales, promises to add more workers
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comHigher sales are the number one wanted item on Wal-Mart’s Christmas wish list and the mega retailer is somewhat optimistic that will happen thanks to lower fuel...
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Car-Mart shares push higher amid lower fuel prices
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comInvestors of America’s Car-Mart have enjoyed a robust comeback in the recent quarter after a somewhat sluggish first half amid higher charge-offs and competitive...
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