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Bill filed to record executive sessions for prosecutorial review
story from Talk Business & Politics, a TCW content partnerA bill has been filed that would require all executive sessions to be recorded, with copies provided to the prosecuting attorney’s office...
View ArticleCherokee Nation holds topping out ceremony on $80 million expansion in Roland
Officials with the Cherokee Nation gathered in Roland on Monday (Jan. 19) for a topping out ceremony on the $80 million expansion of its casino and hotel operation. The new Cherokee Casino & Hotel...
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Tyson Foods marks 80 years as a company, set for shareholder meeting
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comWhen Springdale-based Tyson Foods holds its annual shareholders meeting Jan. 30, the company will also mark 80 years of continued business in one form or...
View ArticleWal-Mart to give consumers a cash tax refund option at its stores
Tax refund time is important for retailers and Wal-Mart who will again use their services platforms to help shoppers complete their 2014 income taxes. The retail giant announced this year a cash option...
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NWACC set to launch student survey for interest in Title IX sports
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comStudents enrolled at NorthWest Arkansas Community College are being asked by school administrators and board trustees to complete the Title IX survey they find...
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2014 income up almost 10% for J.B. Hunt, revenue hits $6.16 billion (Updated)
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comEditor's note: Story update with changes throughout.Rate increases across its business divisions was the primary reason Lowell-based J.B. Hunt Transport Services...
View ArticleArcBest announces quarterly dividend of 6 cents per share
Fort Smith-based ArcBest Corp. on Thursday (Jan. 22) announced a quarterly divident of 6 cents per share to shareholders of record on Feb. 5. The dividend is paid on Feb. 19.The company is set to...
View ArticleDan Enos hired as the next Razorback football offensive coordinator
The University of Arkansas has named Dan Enos offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach, head coach Bret Bielema announced Thursday (Jan. 22) Enos (pronounced Ee-nos) comes to Arkansas after five...
View ArticleVoting will end soon to name features at the Parrot Island Waterpark
Voting to name features of the Parrot Island Waterpark concludes at 11:59 p.m. on Friday (Jan. 23).Each of the seven amenities in the contest has five choices – all of which were submitted by citizens...
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BHP reducing Fayetteville Shale Play rig count to ‘zero’
story by Wesley Brownwesbrocomm@gmail.comBHP Billiton recently said it is still looking for a hasty exit from its unprofitable foray into Fayetteville Shale as declining natural gas prices continue to...
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Fort Smith chamber endorses sales tax redirection plan for trails
The Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce has endorsed a plan that would direct around $10 million in sales tax revenue during the next 10 years toward building and maintaining a citywide trails...
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Hutchinson supports private option to 2016, forms task force to review options
story by Roby Brock, a TCW content partner and owner of Talk Business & Politicsroby@talkbusiness.netGov. Asa Hutchinson delivered a major health care policy speech at the University of Arkansas...
View ArticleWalmart Canada opens 11 new supercenters
Unlike Target Stores, retail behemoth Wal-Mart is not backing down on its efforts to grow market share north of the border. Walmart Canada will open 11 new supercenters this month as it fiscal 2015...
View ArticleWal-Mart settles one suit in the auto fatality involving Tracy Morgan
Wal-Mart has settled a civil suit with the family of James McNair, the comedian killed last year in an auto fatality involving a Walmart truck. McNair, 62, was traveling with comedian Tracy Morgan who...
View ArticleDollar Tree wins the bid for Family Dollar
Family Dollar shareholders approved the $8.5 billion deal to be acquired by Dollar Tree with 74% of the votes cast in favor of the merger on Thursday (Jan. 22). Shareholders passed on the hostile $9.1...
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Northwest Arkansas restaurant sector draws more national chains
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comA growing economy and population continues to draw Smashburger and other new restaurants to Northwest Arkansas.Real estate veteran David Erstine with CBRE in...
View ArticleDennis Smiley sued by American Express
American Express has filed suit against former Arvest bank president H. Dennis Smiley for unpaid credit card accounts totaling $65,025.41.The complaint was filed in Benton County Circuit Court Jan. 7...
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Rogers Police Chief James Allen dies
A longtime lawman Rogers Police Chief James Allen died Thursday morning (Jan 22) following a long cancer battle.Allen began chief of police in Rogers in 2011 after spending 22 years in the Bentonville...
View ArticleDon’t label campaign finance reform debate
guest commentary by Ethan NoblesEditor’s note: Ethan Nobles is the association executive of the Benton-Bryant Realtors Association and an attorney in Benton focusing on real estate, contracts, wills,...
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Senate approves Hutchinson’s tax cut plan, bill moves to the House
story by Michael Wilkey, courtesy of Talk Business & Politicsmwilkey@talkbusiness.netA key part of Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s tax-cutting legislative agenda moved from one end of the capitol to the...
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