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Loan delinquencies remain problems for Pinnacle Bank, Allied Bank
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comDespite a healthy banking climate across the nation and in Arkansas, recovery for some institutions has been slower than others. Pinnacle Bank of Rogers and...
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The Video Wire: A request of a Rebel
Perplexed that the unanimous Fort Smith School Board vote to change the Southside High School mascot is still facing intense opposition, Dawson Meadows succumbs to a bleep-inducing request of the...
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The Supply Side: Ranir to onshore some toothbrush manufacturing for Wal-Mart
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comEditor’s note:The Supply Side section of The City Wire focuses on the companies, organizations, issues and individuals engaged in providing products and services...
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Poll: 84% support physician-prescribed medical marijuana
story from Talk Business & Politics, a content partner with The City WireWhile Arkansas voters are not for completely legalizing marijuana, they are overwhelmingly supportive of a restrictive usage...
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Sam’s Club partners with TrueCar for member savings on car purchases
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comAs part of the company’s pledge to do more more members, Sam’s Club is now offering assistance with car and truck purchases. The warehouse club giant announced...
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Expect low fuel prices and busy highways for the Labor Day weekend
story by Wesley Brown, courtesy of Talk Business & Politicswesbrocomm@gmail.comAs gasoline prices move closer and maybe below the $2 a gallon price point, Arkansas and U.S. travelers are expected...
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Arkansas job growth pushes home sales up more than 8% for the year
Double-digit home sales growth in Northwest Arkansas helped drive an almost 9% home sales gain during July in the state’s four largest metro markets. For the first seven months of 2015, home sales in...
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Gov. Hutchinson gets 59% approval rating, Obama has a 59% unfavorable rating
story from Talk Business & Politics, a content partner with The City WireIn a new round of polling, Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R) retains his popularity, U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., remains...
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29-member committee named to select new Southside High School mascot
Southside High School Principal Wayne Haver on Tuesday (Sept. 8) announced a 29-person committee that will begin work selecting a new mascot for the school. Haver said the committee may meet up to four...
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Arkansas’ First Ladies unite to rescue pieces of the state’s ‘gown’ history
story by Bill Paddack, courtesy of Talk Business & PoliticsAn exhibit that is by far the most popular one at the Old State House Museum in Little Rock is in need of preservation treatment and some...
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Phase 1 work begins on historic Masonic Temple in downtown Fort Smith
Almost 10 months after acquiring the iconic Masonic Temple in downtown Fort Smith, Lance Beaty is moving forward on what he calls “Phase 1” of work to convert the building into an entertainment and...
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Fayetteville voters OK law protecting gender identity, sexual orientation rights
An ordinance providing legal rights based on sexual orientation and gender identity was approved by Fayetteville voters in a Tuesday (Sept. 8) special election. The unofficial tally was 52.7% for the...
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Conner Eldridge to run for U.S. Senate, challenge Sen. Boozman in 2016
story from Talk Business & Politics, a content partner with The City WireFormer U.S. Attorney Conner Eldridge, a Democrat, announced Wednesday (Sept. 9) that he will challenge incumbent U.S....
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Dates set for executions of 8 inmates on Arkansas’ death row
story from Talk Business & Politics, a content partner with The City WireGov. Asa Hutchinson (R) set the execution dates for eight death row inmates after more than a decade-long dearth of lethal...
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Cox Communications unveils its fastest Internet service in Bentonville
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comCox Communications brings its fastest Internet service for the first time to Arkansas in a partnership with a new Lindsey Management apartment complex in...
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Steel Horse Rally economic impact estimated at more than $4 million
The inaugural Steel Horse Rally held in downtown Fort Smith in early May was attended by an estimated 25,000 people and resulted in a regional economic impact of $4.272 million, according to a report...
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Despite better economy, average consumer debt rises near ‘tipping point’
CardHub reports consumers racked up $32.1 billion in new credit card balances during the second quarter ending June 30. Not only is this the largest second-quarter binge since the study began in 2009,...
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Tyson Foods sets its sights, future profits on brand innovation
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comSpringdale-based Tyson Foods is serious about its 2.0 version update now one-year following the $8.55 billion acquisition of Hillshire Brands. Tyson Foods...
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Eldridge to face ‘tough terrain’ in Arkansas’ 2016 election for U.S. Senate
story from KUAR FM 89.1, courtesy of Talk Business & Politics, a content partner with The City WirePresident Obama’s unpopularity in Arkansas will make 2016 election wins difficult for Democrats in...
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Arkansas fuel pump prices begin to fall below the $2 mark
story by Wesley Brown, courtesy of Talk Business & Politicswesbrocomm@gmail.comGas prices have dipped well below the $2 mark in most areas of state, and a number of locations in several isolated...
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