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Van Buren also facing problems with sewer system overflows
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comFort Smith is not the only city facing sewer overflow issues. It’s proving a problem in Van Buren, also.According to Director of Van Buren Municipal Utilities...
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Tyson expected to report record year, revenue could hit $42 billion
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comWall Street is eyeing a big payday from Tyson Foods on Monday (Nov. 17) when meat giant is reports fourth quarter and fiscal 2014 year earnings, with quarterly...
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Fort Smith officials discuss 2015 budget ideas, shortfall solutions
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comFor anyone expecting a solution to the crisis facing the city of Fort Smith's general fund following Thursday's (Nov. 13) first budget meeting, keep...
View ArticlePresident George W. Bush to visit Bentonville
President George W. Bush will be signing copies of his book: 41: A Portrait of My Father at the Walmart supercenter in Bentonville on Saturday (Nov. 15) beginning at 10 a.m.Wal-Mart spokeswoman Brooke...
View ArticleArvest Bank almost doubles goal with ‘1 Million Meals’ effort
Arvest Bank announced Thursday (Nov. 13) that it raised 1.806 million meals in its four-state “1 Million Meals” initiative launched two months ago.The campaign total of 1,806,844 meals was made...
View ArticleRazorbacks sign highly-recruited defensive tackle from Denmark
Arkansas head coach Bret Bielema announced Thursday (Nov. 13) that defensive lineman Hjalte (pronounced: Yelda) Froholdt has signed a financial-aid agreement and will join the Razorbacks in January...
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Tusk to Tail 2014: Notes on Dogs, Corndogs, winning Hogs and ‘established...
from the Tusk to Tail crewEditor’s note: Welcome to the third season of Tusk to Tail, a special “web reality” presentation of the tailgating experience as organized, performed and perfected by a group...
View ArticleArea farms honored by the state for surpassing 100-year mark
The Arkansas Agriculture Department will honor 54 family farms around the state that will reach the Century Farm milestone this year. There are three separate ceremonies this month in Clarksville,...
View ArticleRoscoe, Whitaker hired for high-level positions with the city of Fayetteville
Retired U.S. Air Force Colonel Johnny Roscoe in the new director of the city of Fayetteville Aviation Division, and Charles Mark Whitaker was recently hired as Fayetteville’s building safety...
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Champions for Kids celebrates helping 5.3 million children in 2013
story and photos by Nancy Peevy, special to The City WireWalmart U.S. and Coty hosted 300 business, school and thought leaders at the fifth annual Champions for Kids Conference on Thursday (Nov. 13) at...
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Art shines at ‘Starry, Starry Night’ fundraiser for Youth Bridge
story and photos by Nancy Peevy, special to The City WireYoung artists were the stars at Embassy Suites hotel Thursday night (Nov. 13) as 400 guests enjoyed the art they created for the sixth annual,...
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Hundreds gather in Bentonville for book signing by former President Bush
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comFreezing weather and the potential for winter precipitation did not deter hundreds of people from waiting in line for almost two hours to get a glimpse of former...
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Arkansas’ political market share shift
political analysis by Dr. Williams YamkamEditor's note: This commentary is part of a collaboration between the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith and The City Wire to deliver an ongoing series of...
View ArticleThree years with Crystal Bridges
opinion by Maylon RiceEditor’s note: Maylon Rice has 40 years of experience working as a newspaper reporter, columnist and editor at several Arkansas newspapers. He ran, unsuccessfully for the Arkansas...
View ArticleBeebe’s final budget proposal
commentary from the office of Arkansas Gov. Mike BeebeDuring my last year in office, I have visited many annual events and celebrated many annual traditions with a sense of nostalgia. At each of these...
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Phoenix Village mall owner acquires Masonic Temple in downtown Fort Smith
Lance Beaty, the developer who transformed the eyesore that was once Phoenix Village Mall into an area that is now home to more than 1,100 jobs, hopes he is able to perform similar magic on the iconic...
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Survey: Moms peg family time as top Thanksgiving priority
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comTurkey Day traditions run deep within family tapestries and though it’s historically a day of big family meals, football and afternoon naps, shopping in recent...
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Tyson Foods boss predicts 12% earnings growth in 2015
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comCEO Donnie Smith said Tyson Foods “2.0” is at the beginning of a new growth phase with the integration of Hillshire Brands it acquired earlier this year at a...
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Annual city employee bonuses remain in Van Buren budget
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comThe city of Van Buren has continued a long tradition of providing $100 annual bonuses to its employees, even as the city's budget could be impacted by a rise...
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Crawford County officials still struggling to fix budget deficit
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comCrawford County's general fund budget deficit for fiscal year 2015 has narrowed by more than $100,000, but the quorum court still has to find a way to cut...
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