A short note on eviction law
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...
View ArticleUSA Truck secures new credit deal, boosts access to capital
Van Buren-based USA Truck recently secured a $170 million credit line backed by several banks that will help the trucking company refinance debt at a lower interest rate and meet capital needs.The deal...
View ArticleUrologic Specialists opens office with Mercy Fort Smith
Urologic Specialists Inc., founded more than 60 years ago in Oklahoma, has now expanded its services into the Fort Smith region.The group, which consists of 21 urologists, is now offering...
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Coach Bielema contract extended to 2020, annual pay average at $4.25 million
A two-year contract extension has Razorback Football Coach Bret Bielema with the program through December 2020, with average annual pay during the period being $4.25 million, University of Arkansas...
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Hundreds gather in downtown Fort Smith to buy U.S. Marshals coins
story and photos by Michael Tilleymtilley@thecitywire.comSeveral hundred people stood in long lines at the Blue Lion in downtown Fort Smith to buy U.S. Marshals Service commemorative coins. Up to $5...
View ArticleExecutive shift in Wal-Mart's China business
Wal-Mart has created a new executive position in its China market. The retail giant has appointed Maggie Sans to senior vice president and chief corporate affairs officer in China. The position was...
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Book of Golden Deeds Award goes to Boys & Girls Club director
story and photos by Brittany Ransombransom@thecitywire.comLong-time Fort Smith Boys & Girls Clubs Executive Jerry Glidewell was honored on Friday (Feb. 6) evening with the prestigious Book of...
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‘The Community Strikes Back’ for the Children’s Emergency Shelter
story and photos by Brittany Ransombransom@thecitywire.comMore than 30 teams joined forces on Saturday (Feb. 7) to support the Children's Emergency Shelter at its second annual "The Community Strikes...
View ArticleHogs ranked 10th in ESPN Preseason Football Power Index
Expectations are high for the Football Razorbacks. ESPN’s Preseason Football Power Index, an estimate of team strength, lists Arkansas as the No. 10 team in the nation entering the 2015 season....
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Tusk to Tail: Is this the year the Hogs get some Sugar?
story by David RiceEditor’s note: Welcome to the third season of Tusk to Tail, a special “web reality” presentation of the tailgating experience as organized, performed and perfected by a group of Hog...
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Rep. Collins focused on pushing guns on campus legislation
story from Talk Business & Politics, a content partner with The City WireRep. Charlie Collins, R-Fayetteville, says despite party line differences over his controversial guns on college campuses...
View ArticleFayetteville Chamber to honor Mike Duke, Cameron Smith, Nick Nabholz
The Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce announced the names of this year’s NWA LeaderCon honorees that will be officially recognized for their leadership services at a ceremony at 2 p.m. on April 2 at the...
View ArticleMasters, Teague named members at Beall Barclay companies
Josh Masters has been named a member of Beall Barclay & Company, and Travis Teague has been named a member of Beall Barclay Wealth Management.Masters, a CPA, joined Beall Barclay in 1999, after...
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Valentine’s Day sales projected at new record of $18.9 billion
American consumers are compassionate folks when it comes to celebrating Valentine’s Day. The National Retail Federation expects average per person spending to top $142.31 this year, up 6.3% from...
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CaseStack expanding locally and in the U.S., adding 95 jobs
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comThe ever changing world of retail is creating more demand for complex logistics services. That’s a good thing for Fayetteville-based CaseStack, which is...
View ArticleOklahoma Gov. Fallin names new Secretary of State
Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin announced Monday (Feb. 9) the appointment of Secretary of State Chris Benge as Native American liaison within the governor’s office.The governor also issued an executive order...
View ArticleBig pay raises for the elected class
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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Workforce, number of employed continue decline in Fort Smith metro
December’s jobless rate was unchanged in the Fort Smith metro area, but the region continued the trend of decline in the size of the workforce and the number of employed. The one bright spot was that...
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Northwest Arkansas year-over-year jobs numbers up in December
December numbers in Northwest Arkansas’ labor market were mixed. The jobless rate and the number of employed declined compared to November, but the numbers were across-the-board positive compared to...
View ArticleHand-wringing over guns on campus
John Burris is the author of this opinion column, and his comments are provided courtesy of Talk Business & Politics. He can be reached by e-mail atJohnburris@capitoladvisorsgroup.comOpinions,...
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