Gov. Beebe announces 22 appointments to boards and commissions, judicial posts
Gov. Mike Beebe on Wednesday (Dec. 31) announced the following appointments to state boards and commissions, and judicial appointments.Donald R. Betterton, Osceola, as District Court Judge of...
View ArticleArkansas launches new 'College for You' website
The Arkansas Department of Higher Education (ADHE), in partnership with the Information Network of Arkansas, has launched of a new “College for You” financial aid website.The website is an...
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SWEPCO cancels controversial Northwest Arkansas power line project
story from Talk Business & Politics, a TCW content partnerSouthwestern Electric Power Co. (SWEPCO) served notice that it will no longer pursue a $116 million, 345 kilovolt (kV) electric...
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Northwest Arkansas real estate market sees another banner year
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comAgents in Benton and Washington counties sold 7,314 homes last year, pushing the cumulative volume to $1.392 billion and marking the region’s best performance...
View ArticleSmith Chevrolet Cadillac opens new dealership in Fort Smith
Smith Chevrolet Cadillac has opened its new 35,000-square-foot dealership at 6500 Autopark Drive near the company’s Nissan dealership.The building is the newest auto dealership in Arkansas and is...
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Arkansas' private option plan will be the hot topic of the legislative session
story from Talk Business & Politics, a content partner with The City WireNo two words could define this year’s legislative session more than these: “private option.”The program, which uses Medicaid...
View ArticleBank of the Ozarks posts record income in 2014
Little Rock-based Bank of the Ozarks posted full year net income of $118.6 million, a record for the company and a 30% increase compared to 2013. The total was boosted by fourth quarter income of $34.8...
View ArticleWhy would we want to do that?
guest commentary by Drew Linder, a banker with First National Bank of Fort Smith and a chairman of the Trails and Greenways Steering CommitteeOpinions, commentary and other essays posted in this space...
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‘Web-cam’ abortion bill, concealed handgun bill filed
story by Michael Wilkey, with Talk Business & Politicsmwilkey@talkbusiness.netA so-called “web-cam abortion bill” was filed Thursday with supporters expecting a committee hearing on the bill...
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The Supply Side: NWACC notes 15 years of training Walmart supplier analysts
story and photos by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comIt was around 1990 that Wayne Callahan, former local management for H.J. Heinz, got a call from then Wal-Mart CEO Lee Scott to head up a project to...
View ArticleUniversity of Arkansas sports programs rank 19th in Learfield standings
The University of Arkansas ranks 19th nationally in the 2014-15 Learfield Sports Directors Cup final fall standings released on Thursday by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of America...
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McMillon approves more exec moves, departures at Walmart U.S.
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comChange has been a theme at Bentonville-based Wal-Mart Stores under the new leadership of CEO Doug McMillon who took the helm almost a year ago. Executives...
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Group meets to begin effort to change Fort Smith’s form of government
About 40 people gathered Friday night (Jan. 16) in Fort Smith for the first official meeting of a group – Take Back the Fort 2015 – to collectively discuss their plans to begin a petition drive in...
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‘Duck Dynasty’ member attends Arkansas Tackle, Hunting and Boat Show
story and photos by Brittany Ransombransom@thecitywire.comThe Fort Smith Convention Center transformed into an outdoorsmen's paradise this weekend (Jan. 16-18), as the Arkansas Tackle, Hunting and Boat...
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Crystal Bridges’ Electric Art Forum allows guests to visit with artists
story and photos by Nancy Peevy, special to The City WireOn Saturday (Jan. 17), guests at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art had the rare opportunity to chat with 10 artists from all over the...
View ArticleGearhart did go home again
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 ArticleMake a legislative connection
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...
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Arkansas severance tax tally on record pace, but low prices could end run
story by Wesley Brownwesbrocomm@gmail.comArkansas’ severance tax collections hit a record for the month of December, but plummeting natural gas prices and declining rig counts could threaten the...
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Startups to Watch: EcoVet and DataRank primed for growth in 2015
story by Kim Souzaksoua@thecitywire.comEditor’s note: The City Wire has consulted with people closely affiliated with Northwest Arkansas entrepreneurial programs to compile a list of the five...
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XNA sets new traffic record in 2014, Fort Smith airport traffic up almost 10%
Editor’s note: This story is a component of The Compass Report. The quarterly Compass Report is managed by The City Wire and is sponsored in the Fort Smith area by Arvest. Supporting sponsors of The...
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