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Frigid temps slow work on I-540 rehab in Fort Smith area
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comEven though budgeting season has just wrapped up for most municipal and county governments, it does not mean those governments are not still looking for ways...
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Legislative panel hears more on UA deficit controversy
Conflicting testimony about deficit spending at the University of Arkansas was again heard before a legislative group.A state audit found deficits in the UA Division of Advancement’s budget of $2.14...
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Bankrate survey says Obamacare raising premiums
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comThe impact of health coverage through Obamacare was touted as a way to cap rising insurance costs and provide benefits to the masses of uninsured. But as 2014...
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Fort Smith area jobless rate falls to 6.9% in November
The Fort Smith metro jobless rate fell to 6.9% in November and brought to an end 55 consecutive months in which the regional jobless rate was at or above 7%.Metro employment of 122,993 was down...
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Calls increase to Arkansas human trafficking hotline
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comSince new laws went into effect last year to improve Arkansas' laws combatting human trafficking, calls to the human trafficking hotline, hosted by the...
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Corporate parent set to change for Sparks, Summit hospitals
It’s official. Barring a surprise rejection from federal regulators, Community Health Systems will by the end of January be the new corporate parent of Sparks Health System in Fort Smith and Summit...
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NWA, Fort Smith area legislators unsure about Darr impeachment
While Democrats are calling for the impeachment of Lt. Gov. Mark Darr, R-Ark., over his admitted ethics violations stemming from misspending of nearly $44,000 in campaign and state funds and some...
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Bankruptcy court approves Seneca’s $148 million bid for Allens
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comSeneca Foods is one step closer to purchasing the canning division of Allens Inc., as the $148 million stalking horse bid for the Siloam Springs company was...
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Funding may be restored for River Valley Sports complex
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comA project that once looked to be delayed until 2018 will likely have life breathed into it again on Friday (Jan. 10) should the Fort Smith Parks and...
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Tyson updates requirements for its hog suppliers
story by Kim Souza with courtesy photoksouza@thecitywire.comTyson Foods sent a letter to its hog suppliers dated Jan. 8. that reflects a new set of animal welfare guidelines involving sow farm...
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Wal-Mart outlines key leadership, organizational changes
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comWal-Mart Stores Inc. outlined a long list of leadership and organizational changes for its growing global retail operations. Notice of these changes were given...
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Arkansas CEOs look at 2014 crystal ball
story from Talk Business, a TCW content partnerTalk Business Arkansas asked seven Arkansas CEOs across a broad spectrum of industries to look into their crystal balls and share what they expect in...
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Tyson Foods continues the shift away from commodity meat
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comTyson Foods Inc. is known as one of the largest meat processors in the U.S. with a growing global presence. It operates more than 70 plants across the country...
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Real estate owned by Allens Inc. is up for sale
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comSiloam Springs-based Allens Inc. is in the midst of raising cash in the company’s bankruptcy proceedings by selling assets in order to satisfy debtors. Recent...
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The Friday Wire: Good and bad job numbers, Mulberry and Mitsubishi
The positives and negatives of a regional jobs report, Edamame production in Mulberry and a Lt. Governor that rejects many calls to resign are part of the Jan. 10 Friday Wire for the Fort Smith...
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Fort Smith to credit Van Buren $441,603 for 2012 water charges
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comIt was just 2011 when the city of Van Buren was refusing to pay a contested 2009 water charge of $253,000 to the city of Fort Smith. Since that time, it is...
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Lt. Gov. Darr to resign Feb. 1
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comArkansas will be without a lieutenant governor as of Feb. 1 following the announcement late Friday (Jan. 10) that Lt. Gov. Mark Darr, R-Ark., would be...
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From Gillett, Arkansas, A Bipartisan Plate Full Of Coon
story and photos by Ryan Saylor, for Talk Businessrsaylor@thecitywire.comA small southeast Arkansas town with a population of less than 1,000 residents hosted political leaders and candidates from...
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Target data breach highlights cyber safety needs
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comThe major security breaches at Target, Neiman Marcus and at least three other anonymous small retailers this past holiday season are sending strong signals to...
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Hutchinson's education plan focuses on computer science
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comRepublican gubernatorial candidate Asa Hutchinson at a press conference Monday (Jan. 13) in Springdale announced what is likely to be many policy initiatives...
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