NWACC history professor receives Educator of the Year nod
Dr. Jami Forrester, a professor of history at NorthWest Arkansas Community College, recently received the Arkansas Council for the Social Studies University Educator of the Year Award. The honor was...
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Anuj Davalbhakta has been named director of engineering and network strategy for Van Buren-based USA Truck. In that role, he is responsible for refining and enhancing USA Truck’s route network as the...
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Credit counselors warn against holiday debt temptations
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comConsumer households will spend on average $800 this Christmas holiday, according to the National Retail Federation. But for many that is money they will charge...
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Arkansas consumer sentiment dips in recent Arvest survey
Consumer sentiment has not changed much since summer, and almost half of the Arkansas respondents to Arvest's Fall 2014 Consumer Sentiment Survey believe the next six months would be a good time to...
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DOJ deal raises questions about home and business plumbing issues
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comA section of the proposed consent decree negotiated between the United States Department of Justice and the city of Fort Smith could have a negative impact on...
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Project Compassion hosts Hearts of Gold Open House
story and photos by Brittany Ransombransom@thecitywire.comProject Compassion ushered in the season of giving with its annual Hearts of Gold Open House on Tuesday (Dec. 2). Hosted at its headquarters at...
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Fort Smith Board approves 2015 budget with close vote – maybe
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comThe vote to approve a version of the fiscal year 2015 budget for the city of Fort Smith is over one hurdle and could have two more to go depending on an...
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Legislators hear plan to reduce number of inmates who return to prison
story from Talk Business & Politics, a content partner with The City WireTo reduce a rising prison recidivism rate, the state of Arkansas should hire more parole officers, create a “pay for...
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Gov.-elect Hutchinson pushes back against EPAs Clean Power Plan
story by Wesley Brown, courtesy of Talk Business & Politicswesbrocomm@gmail.comAs the federal Environmental Protection Agency’s public comment period ended Monday on the controversial proposed...
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Student loan debt a growing ‘Trillion Dollar Problem’ nationwide
Student debt has become a trillion dollar problem in 2014 but experts say those on the hook for massive amounts of debt aren’t all 20-something-year-old college graduates or dropouts.“There is a...
View ArticleArkansas Research Alliance announces ARA Fellows program
story from Talk Business & Politics, a TCW content partnerThe Arkansas Research Alliance launched a new program to recognize and reward research talent in the state with a program called ARA...
View ArticleBill Bryant to be the next director of the Arkansas State Police
Gov-elect Asa Hutchinson has announced Bill Bryant, formerly of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), as the new director of the Arkansas State Police.Bryant, a resident of Little Rock,...
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Arkansas, U.S. trucking companies push to hire 100,000 veterans
Arkansas-based trucking companies like Lowell-based J.B. Hunt Transport and Fort Smith-based ArcBest are involved with the American Trucking Associations push for the industry to hire 100,000 veterans...
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UAFS officials say workforce education still a priority
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comThe University of Arkansas at Fort Smith will graduate nearly 350 bachelor degreed students next weekend, but Associate Vice Chancellor for Workforce...
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Members named to new Citizens Commission that will set elected salaries
story from Talk Business & Politics, a TCW content partnerThe Governor, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, Senate President and Speaker of the House released the names of their appointees to a...
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Fort Smith working on ‘challenge’ of hiring 82 people to meet DOJ order
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comOf the 82 people expected to be hired in coming years to implement various aspects of the programs required under the proposed consent decree between the city...
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Judge rejects settlement between Whirlpool and property owners
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comAn attempt to settle a class action lawsuit against Whirlpool by residents in and around the toxic plume of trichloroethylene (TCE) the company admits leaking...
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Speaker-elect Gillam talks about the legislative session, committee chairs
story by Roby Brock, with Talk Business & Politics, a content partner with The City Wireroby@talkbusiness.netIn January, the 90th General Assembly will convene with large Republican majorities in...
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Tyson Foods’ global footprint shrunk in 2014, China expansion delayed
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comTyson Foods’ focus on its prepared food business is coming at the expense of it international presence. The Springdale-based meat giant announced July 28 plans...
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Americans eye financial security despite stagnant income
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comFinancial security among Americans is another indicator of a stronger economy, but the degree of relief and its sustainability is uncertain. Bankrate’s Financial...
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