Finalists named for Arkansas Parks and Tourism Henry Awards program
The Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism provided on Tuesday (Dec. 16) its list of Henry Award finalists, with Northwest Arkansas and the Fort Smith area connected to several of the potential...
View ArticleWashington Regional receives award for clinical excellence
Washington Regional Medical Center has been recognized by VHA Inc., a national healthcare network, for outstanding clinical performance. The Clinical Excellence Award for Core Clinical Process...
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Gov.-elect Hutchinson names more key members to administration
Gov.-elect Asa Hutchinson (R) made several key appointments to his upcoming administration. Brigadier Gen. Mark Berry was named as the 52nd Adjutant General of Arkansas, Rep. Allen Kerr will be the new...
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The Compass Report: Third quarter trends positive for top three Arkansas metros
While not broad, improvements in employment, sales tax collections and tourism sector employment helped push positive economic trends during the third quarter of 2014 for Arkansas’ three largest metro...
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NWA growth fuels new $101 million U.S. 412 bypass project
More road construction is on tap for Springdale. The Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department agreed Wednesday (Dec. 17) to pay nearly $101 million for the construction of the first section of...
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ARE-ON not needed to improve broadband speeds in public schools
story from Talk Business & Politics, a TCW content partnerArkansas public schools can have necessary broadband internet at no extra cost to the state and without connecting to a “backbone” such as...
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Retail watchers say Nook would be a good fit for Wal-Mart
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comWal-Mart is reportedly mulling a purchase of Nook from Barnes and Nobles as the Bentonville-based retailer continues to explore ways to expand its footprint and...
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Stabil-Loc expansion just the latest in 2015 growth news in Springdale
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comSpringdale, the city in the middle of a hot Northwest Arkansas economy, has been somewhat the laggard in retail and commercial growth across the two-county...
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Arkansas Agri leaders like new Cuba policy, political opinions mixed
story by Michael Wilkey, with Talk Business & Politics mwilkey@talkbusiness.netAgricultural opinions were upbeat about President Obama's plan to move towards normalizing relations between the...
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Lower pump prices to fuel holiday travel and spending, AAA says
story by Wesley Brown, courtesy of Talk Business & Politicswesbrocomm@gmail.comThe good vibes that Arkansas and U.S. consumers are getting from lower pump prices this holiday season will also make...
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Technology firm born in Fayetteville to locate operations in Fort Smith
story by Michael Tilleymtilley@thecitywire.comA private group of Fort Smith investors has helped recruit to Fort Smith an advanced manufacturing company created through a Fayetteville-based venture...
View ArticleState of the Art exhibit draws record crowd at Crystal Bridges
Museum curators knew they had a winner on their hands early on with the State of the Art: Discovering American Art exhibit. Crystal Bridges reports more than 127,000 visitors have graced its doors to...
View ArticleEndeavor commits up to $5 million in community grants
Endeavor Foundation announced Thursday (Dec. 18) a commitment of up to $5 million to support efforts that expand access to high quality early childhood education, improve community health through...
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Jones Trust receives large rebate for energy efficiency programs
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comChristmas came a little early for the Jones Center this year as CEO Ed Clifford and Chief Operations Officer Mike Gilbert accepted a $78,155 energy rebate check...
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Girl Scouts rolls out digital cookie format, new cookies
story by Brittany Ransombransom@thecitywire.comAmerica's beloved Girl Scout cookies are entering a new age, as the organization announces that troops will now offer online sales through its Digital...
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Hogs sign star football recruit, Texas Bowl sold out
The Razorback football program continues to be active even if the team is not on the field. Head Coach Bret Bielema has inked a highly recruited tight end, and the Texas Bowl featuring the Hogs against...
View ArticleAtheists and cow walking
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,...
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Samaritan Café caps off another year of service, 10,000 free lunches
story and photos by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comThere is a free lunch. The Samaritan Café operations in Rogers and Springdale serve up 10,000 free lunches each year as a mission made possible by the...
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Arkansas posts job gains in November, manufacturing sector up 3.5%
Arkansas’ November labor report show a positive trend in terms of labor force growth and shows a gain of almost 12,000 jobs compared to November 2013. The report included a significant decline in the...
View ArticleArcBest announces management changes, new ‘innovation’ post
Michael Newcity, the chief financial officer at Fort Smith-based ArcBest Corp., will take a new role of chief innovation officer and president of ArcBest Technologies beginning Jan. 1. David Cobb will...
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