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Cotton defends farm bill vote, talks immigration
story by Roby Brock, with Talk Business, a content partner with The City Wireroby@talkbusiness.net U.S. Rep. Tom Cotton, R-Dardanelle and the Congressman for Arkansas’ 4th District, says his tough...
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J.B. Hunt missed the mark, despite solid profits
J.B. Hunt Transport Services posted solid financial results for its second quarter ending June 30, though it slightly missed the guidance set by Wall Street analysts. The Lowell-based transport company...
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Ross claims record with $1.97 million quarter
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comAt least one record has fallen today (July 15) as candidates filed second quarter fundraising reports from federal offices all the way down to races for state...
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Closure possible for Workers’ Comp sites in Fort Smith, NWA
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comEmployees needing to file compensation claims may have a longer commute to do so starting next summer. According to a letter to Fort Smith Mayor Sandy...
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Fort Smith officials promote positive developments
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comFort Smith residents and city leaders joined together Monday night (July 15) to discuss issues facing Ward 3 and the city as a whole. Ward 3 Director Mike...
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Selling to Sam’s Club may open other doors
story by Kim Souza and Michael Tilleyksouza@thecitywire.comGetting product into a Sam’s Club is no easy feat for most small volume suppliers, but those who do make a connection say it has launched...
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Pork virus: No real impact to prices expected
story by Ryan Saylor and Kim Souzarsaylor@thecitywire.com, ksouza@thecitywire.comThe Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus, also known as PED, that has infected swine farms in Arkansas and 13 other states is...
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Around 200 new jobs coming to Fort Smith, Alma
story by Michael Tilleymtilley@thecitywire.comExpansion of a health and rehab center in Alma and the Sykes call center operation in Fort Smith could add up to 220 jobs in the Fort Smith region – an...
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Fort Smith city administrator gets 2.5% pay raise
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comFort Smith City Administrator Ray Gosack walked out of tonight's (July 16) Board of Directors meeting with a reason to smile after the Board voted to give...
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Mike, Mike and Mike: What are the odds?
story by Michael Tilleymtilley@thecitywire.comIf former Democratic Congressman Mike Ross is elected Arkansas governor in 2014, he’ll be the third consecutive Arkansas governor named Mike. Based on...
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Beebe pushes officials to meet broadband challenge
story by Roby Brock, with Talk Business, a content partner with The City Wireroby@talkbusiness.netEditor’s note: This is the first of a three-part series from Roby Brock with Talk Business.State...
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Sebastian County home sales up almost 8%
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comHome sales in the area were down for the month of June, pulled down by a more than 50% decline in sales in Crawford County. The county sandwiched between the...
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Whirlpool submits ‘final’ pollution remedy
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comEnvironmental consultants hired by Whirlpool submitted a final remedy work plan to the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality yesterday (July 16) to...
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Dining Dialogue: Carman works to stay positive
story by Michael Tilleymtilley@thecitywire.comEditor’s note: The Fort Smith area Dining Dialogue is sponsored by Whole Hog Cafe in Fort Smith and managed by The City Wire. The Dining Dialogue delivers...
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Meat industry sues USDA over new COOL rules
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comFresh meat sold at U.S. grocery stores will soon have a label detailing where an animal was born, raised and slaughtered, with the labels costing an estimated...
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Back-to-school spending dip expected
Retailers began their “back-to-school” push earlier this year, but the National Retail Federation expects consumers will shell out $54 less per family this year compared to 2012. A survey conducted by...
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Declines continue for regional tourism tax revenue
Editor’s note: This story is a component of The Compass Report. The quarterly Compass Report is managed by The City Wire and presented by Fort Smith-based Benefit Bank. Other supporting sponsors of The...
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Van Buren farmers seeks to expand with crafts
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comA local farmers market expects new business and continued growth following action taken by the Van Buren City Council this week. On Monday (July 15), the city...
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Sebastian County officials face ‘hostile’ software issue
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comProblems with software in the Sebastian County Treasurer's Office do not appear any closer to being solved now that the company Treasurer Judith Miller had...
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Reagan advisor supports Womack Internet bill
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comA bill that would close tax loopholes in online shopping by giving states a mechanism to compel online retailers to charge sales taxes got a big boost today...
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