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Whirlpool issues first annual report on Fort Smith pollution cleanup
Whirlpool on Thursday (Jan. 16) released its annual report detailing the early stages of the cleanup trichloroethylene (TCE) at its former manufacturing facility on the south side of Fort Smith. TCE, a...
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2013 home sales up in Sebastian County, down in Crawford County
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comYear end figures for Fort Smith area home sales posted mixed results with Crawford County continuing a slide in home sales while Sebastian County posted...
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The Friday Wire: A resigning mayor and a Rice-Holland matchup
A legal turn for same-sex marriage, Coon Supper politics, shuffling money for a sports complex and the push for a third high school in Fort Smith are part of the Jan. 17 Friday Wire for the Fort Smith...
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Oklahoma Sen. Coburn announces resignation, special election set
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comOne of Oklahoma's most well-known politicians is calling it quits.U.S. Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Okla., announced late Thursday (Jan. 16) that he would resign...
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Tyson Foods acquires small pizza company
Story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comIn a move to expand its prepared food sales, Tyson Foods Inc. recently acquired the assets of Bosco’s Pizza Co. of Warren, Mich., according to a press release...
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Arkansas’ large market home sales up almost 13% in 2013
The number of homes sold in Arkansas’ four largest metro areas totaled 20,644 during 2013, the first time since 2007 that the tally topped 20,000 and the first the value of the homes sold in the four...
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Former Phoenix Expo company morphs into event rental business
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comA new events company in Fort Smith is already making a name for itself, landing one of the region's biggest corporate events after officially being open for...
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Wal-Mart’s Dr. Agwunobi offers insights on healthcare opportunities
story and photo by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comHealth and wellness is big business for Wal-Mart’s Stores Inc. garnering roughly $2.495 billion in sales — roughly 11% of the retailer’s total U.S....
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Consultant’s ‘extremely high’ water park cost concern withheld
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comE-mails tell the tale of an attempt to keep information about cost estimates for the Ben Geren Aquatics Center from city and county officials voting on...
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Arkansas poultry, beef farmers hope for better 2014
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comAgriculture is still king in Arkansas despite being the home of the world’s largest retailer, a robust trucking industry and a quickly evolving start-up...
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Poll: Arkansans may support private option, split on gay marriage
story from Talk Business, a TCW content partnerArkansas voters view the private option insurance plan more favorably than unfavorably, according to a new survey from Talk Business and Hendrix...
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Sebastian County officials review paper costs, water park questions
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comTuesday (Jan. 21) saw the Sebastian County Quorum Court move closer to issuing meeting packets in digital form. The night also included questions of County...
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Third high school, events center part of Fort Smith schools master plan
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comA recently announced update to the Fort Smith School District's master plan has largely focused on the school's pitch for a third high school to be located at...
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Online grocery growth tests U.S. retail agility
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comOnline grocery is here and poised for steady growth in the next decade with Amazon expected to lead the charge.Multiple surveys reveal that 11% of consumers are...
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Volleyball tournament could help boost lagging area tourism taxes
More events held in the Fort Smith area like the upcoming “Battle at the Fort” volleyball tournament may be needed to improve the area hospitality industry and boost Fort Smith and Van Buren...
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Poll: Arkansans say economy, jobs most important issue
story from Talk Business, a TCW content partnerMore Arkansans feel the state is heading in the right direction than the wrong direction and a majority identify the economy and jobs as their top issue...
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Area food banks see continued increase in food need
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comThe loss in Arkansas of more than $52 million in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funding on Nov. 1, 2013, was expected to reduce benefits to...
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Judge Hall hopes fourth sales tax vote is ‘a charm’ for jail funding
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comIt was 11 months ago that Crawford County Sheriff Ron Brown made the pitch for an expanded county jail at its current Main Street location in Van Buren, an...
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Cotton behind Pryor in cash, as was Boozman in race against Lincoln
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comU.S. Rep. Tom Cotton, R-Dardanelle, reported strong fourth quarter fundraising numbers in his bid for the U.S. Senate on Thursday, the second quarter in a row...
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J.B. Hunt tallies another record year but shares slide
story and photo by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comJ.B. Hunt Transport continues to set the bar high in the logistics sector despite caution from Wall Street about conflicting signs in the overall...
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