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Northwest Arkansas sales tax revenue rises in November report
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comConsumers spent more money on goods and services in Northwest Arkansas four largest cities in September which helped deliver a 7.48% rise the cities’ November...
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Fort Smith metro building permit values down in November, year-to-date
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comBuilding permits in Fort Smith, Greenwood and Van Buren were a combined $5.599 million in November, a drop of 5.81% from the same month last year when permits...
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guest commentary by Ethan NoblesEthan Nobles is the association executive of the Benton-Bryant Realtors Association and an attorney in Benton focusing on real estate, contracts, wills, trusts,...
View ArticleFirst National Bank of Northwest Arkansas opens Fayetteville branch
First National Bank of NWA (formerly First National Bank of Rogers) recently expanded into Washington County with a branch bank located at 2638 Joyce Blvd., Suite 1. The branch opened Dec 1.“As...
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Deck: ‘Significant improvement’ possible for Fort Smith area economy
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comConsumer sentiment may be lower in Arkansas than other parts of the country, but Director of the Center for Business and Economic Research at the Sam M....
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U.S. Marshals Museum plans big March fundraiser gala
The U.S. Marshals Museum, a planned $53 million museum to be located along the shores of the Arkansas River near downtown Fort Smith, will host its first ever U.S. Marshals Stampede: Kickin' Up the...
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Christmas and crowds come to downtown Van Buren for courthouse lighting
story and photos by Brittany Ransombransom@thecitywire.comIt's Christmastime in the City of Van Buren. The town ushered in the holiday season on Saturday (Dec. 6) evening with its annual Courthouse...
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188th Wing to see a new commander in January
Col. Mark Anderson, the officer who oversaw the historic transition of the 188th Fighter Wing in Fort Smith to a unit without a manned flying mission, will soon step down as the commanding officer of...
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Santa visits with children on the 11th annual Children’s Christmas Train
story and photos by Nancy Peevy, special to The City WireSanta rode into Springdale on the Arkansas & Missouri Railroad on Saturday (Dec. 6), aboard the 11th annual Children’s Christmas...
View ArticleDéjà vu? Maybe, maybe not … well probably
guest commentary by David PottsEditor’s note: David Potts is a certified public accountant with more than 33 years experience. Although every effort is made to provide you accurate and timely tax...
View ArticleHutchinson's ground game
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...
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Gen. Clark: Energy policy key to U.S. economic strength, global power
story by Roby Brock, with Talk Business & Politics, a content partner with The City Wireroby@talkbusiness.netRetired Gen. Wesley Clark, former NATO Supreme Allied Commander and one-time Democratic...
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Tusk to Tail 2014: Hogs. Horns. Houston. (Hupdated)
story by Tusk to TailUpdated with changes and additions throughout.Editor’s note: Welcome to the third season of Tusk to Tail, a special “web reality” presentation of the tailgating experience as...
View ArticleBanks sight identity theft concerns this holiday season
December is the biggest month of the year for shopping and when consumers are the most risk for identity theft, particularly given more deals are completed online.Arvest Bank warns that consumers take...
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Cattle market factors to watch in 2015
This year has brought record cattle and prices across the U.S. as the overall herd shrinkage continues. Cattle expert Derrell Peel, extension livestock marketing specialist at Oklahoma State...
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Holiday Bazaar Art and Craft Sale benefits Community Creative Center
story and photos by Nancy Peevy, special to The City WireAround 400 people meandered through the lobby of Nadine Baum Studios, and into the clay studio, past potters wheels and shelves of pots;...
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Pevehouse Road project to detour Crawford County traffic for several months
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comCrawford County residents could have their daily commute detoured for the next year, but the end result will make for an easier commute and could ultimately...
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Arkansas banking sector better in 2014, healthy outlook predicted in 2015
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comThe state’s banking sector has climbed out of the doldrums in the past few years and through three quarters of 2014 the financial sector is healthier than a year...
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Plan calls to divert state water to make up for groundwater loss
story from Talk Business & Politics, a content partner with The City WireBetween $3.4 billion and $7.8 billion should be invested in the infrastructure needed to help Arkansas take advantage of...
View ArticleButterfield Trail Village names new CEO
The board of directors for Butterfield Trail Village named Quintin Trammell as the new president and CEO effective Dec. 1. He has served as interim CEO since June. Trammell joined the leadership team...
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