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Fort Smith Board talks domestic violence policy, Whirlpool pollution clean up
On the agenda was sex, violence and toxic water. Nope, it was not the latest original show from Netflix, but Tuesday’s study session of the Fort Smith Board of Directors.Consuming a majority of the...
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Sebastian County officials review 2015 budget shortfall, Whirlpool lawsuit
story by Aric Mitchell, special to The City WireBudget projections, Whirlpool, the 2015 Personnel Project, and a resolution approving ArcBest Corporation for the Tax Back Program were among the...
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Cancer Support House's Salon Marvilla gets a makeover
story and photos by Brittany Ransombransom@thecitywire.comStaff and volunteers at the Donald W. Reynolds Cancer Support House know the emotional and physical toll cancer takes on the patients battling...
View ArticleFort Smith’s wager on cultural heritage tourism
guest commentary by Daniel MaherEditor’s note: Daniel Maher is the assistant professor of Anthropology and Sociology at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith. His published works are “Vice in the...
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New home prices on the rise across Northwest Arkansas
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comConsumers mulling the purchase of new construction homes this year will likely pay a little more than buyers who closed deals in 2014, according to local real...
View ArticleUneven home price gains could limit home equity market growth in 2015
With Arkansas’ housing market on the mend in recent years, homeowners may be tempted to take out a home equity loan and banks and other financial institutions are likely eager to capture that business....
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Unused Mitsubishi plant at Chaffee Crossing is listed for sale
The new, modern and unused 200,000-square-foot Mitsubishi manufacturing facility at Chaffee Crossing that once promised to be home to 400 good-paying jobs has officially been put on the sale...
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MLK-Lee holiday bill voted down, Senate committee OKs Private Option plan
story by Talk Business & Politics and The City WireA bill that would seek to eliminate a dual status for a state holiday fell short in committee Wednesday, and the Governor’s private option plan...
View ArticleWal-Mart hands out 75 pink slips at home office
It’s time to start the new year at Wal-Mart Stores and that typically signals the end of road for some corporate employees. The retail giant said it eliminated 75 positions at its corporate...
View ArticleFeatures named for Parrot Island Waterpark
American Resort Management, the Erie, Pa.-based company set to operate the Parrot Island Waterpark at Ben Geren Regional Park, announced Thursday (Jan. 29) that more than 1,000 votes were received in...
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Things you may not have known: Tyson Foods
Tyson Foods is certainly not the regional company it was 40 years ago or the large national company it was just a few decades ago. It’s now a global meat processing and distribution company, and you...
View ArticleThree tech companies to locate in downtown Conway, add 140 jobs
story by Roby Brock, a TCW content partner and owner of Talk Business & Politicsroby@talkbusiness.netThree technology companies announced plans to locate new facilities in downtown Conway,...
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Northwest Arkansas building permit values up almost 48% in 2014
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comIt was probably a rare day in 2014 if someone employed in the Northwest Arkansas building sector was out of work. The region’s four largest cities issued new...
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Marshals Museum airguns sell out, commemorative coins now on sale
The staff and supporters of the U.S. Marshals Museum are likely hoping that commemorative coin sales are as successful recent sales by Umarex USA of a limited edition airgun connected to the museum...
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Eight banks to invest $16 million in North Walton Boulevard district
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comNorth Walton Boulevard has largely been an abandoned commercial district ever since the hospital moved to its new health center off South Walton Boulevard in...
View ArticleThe speed trap app
guest commentary by Ethan NoblesEditor’s note: Ethan Nobles is an attorney in Benton focusing on real estate, contracts, wills, trusts, incorporations and other areas of law as the mood...
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‘Take Back the Fort’ group wants to have petitions ready by March 2
story by Michael Tilleymtilley@thecitywire.comThe petition drive seeking to change the form of Fort Smith city government is set to begin Friday (Jan. 30), with around 35 group supporters gathering...
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Tyson posts record sales of $10.8 billion, income up 21.6% (Updated)
story by Kim Souza and Michael Tilleyksouza@thecitywire.comEditor's note: Story updated with additions and changes throughout.It is indeed a happy new year at Tyson Foods. The Springdale-based global...
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Tyson shareholders elect directors, reject three shareholder proposals
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comTyson Foods shareholders convened in Springdale on Friday (Jan. 30) for their annual no-frills meeting, but there was plenty to celebrate on the heels of a...
View ArticleHutchinson makes nine board and judiciary appointments
Gov. Asa Hutchinson has announced the following appointments to state boards and commissions, and to the judiciary. David Nelson, Magnolia, to the Southern Arkansas University Board of Trustees....
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