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Three votes likely to define Legislature’s 2014 fiscal session
story by Roby Brock, with Talk Business, a content partner with The City Wireroby@talkbusiness.netThe 2014 legislative fiscal session that begins Monday (Feb. 10) will be remembered for two words –...
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Public invited to vote among finalists for the ‘Song of Arkansas’
Seven artists and their songs about Arkansas have been selected from more than 230 entries as part of the “Song of Arkansas” contest conducted by the Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism. The...
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Alzheimer’s, senior hunger and elder care focus of panel discussion
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comA variety of issues that specifically affect the elderly population in the state of Arkansas was the topic of discussion at Monday's (Feb. 10) League of Women...
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New Wal-Mart ads tout manufacturing return, the ‘Working Man’
story by Michael Tilleymtilley@thecitywire.comPunctuated by the high-energy rock riffs of Rush and massaged by the distinct baritone voice of advertising pitch man Mike Rowe, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has...
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Numbers improve, but USA Truck posts fifth consecutive annual loss (Updated)
Editor's note: Story updated with changes throughout.The financial picture at Van Buren-based USA Truck appears to be improving, but the company still posted a net loss of $9.11 million in 2013. While...
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Fewer Americans identify as middle class, despite ongoing economic recovery
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comThe economy, particularly in Northwest Arkansas, has seen steady growth in the past two years. But on a national level the number of Americans who consider...
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Judge approves sale of Allens Canning to Sager Creek
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comIt took federal Bankruptcy Judge Ben Barry more than an hour Tuesday morning (Feb. 11) to weed through a long list of objections regarding the sale of Allens...
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Illinois attorney outlines plan to sue Whirlpool for Fort Smith pollution
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comThe Fort Smith Board of Directors for the first time Tuesday (Feb. 11) heard from an attorney who believes the city may have the authority to level fines...
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New UAFS programs include robotics, finance and global business
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comA Tuesday (Feb. 11) Board of Visitors meeting at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith provided an update to three new degree programs at the university,...
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Barling Board discusses beautification, business plans and taxes
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comA meeting of the Barling Board of Directors Tuesday (Feb. 11) billed as an economic development study session quickly spiraled into something else...
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‘Smaller paychecks’ push area tourism taxes lower in 2013
Hospitality tax collections in Fort Smith and Van Buren were down in 2013 compared to 2012, ending two consecutive years of gains for both cities. The tourism chiefs in both cities say 2014 will...
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RITA hires lobbying group to help obtain port funding
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comThe Regional Intermodal Transportation Authority (RITA) voted Wednesday (Feb. 12) to contract with Washington, D.C.-based The Normandy Group to host a meeting...
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Report shows that abortion rates on the decline in Arkansas, U.S.
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comA recent report by the Guttmacher Institute reported that abortion rates in the United States had hit its lowest levels since 1973, and that the rate also...
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Arkansas Economic Development Commission gathers in Greenwood
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comThe city of Greenwood is hosting the Arkansas Economic Development Commission this week as state’s development arm holds its monthly meeting in the city...
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U.S., Arkansas foreclosures off to a slow start in 2014
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comThe nation’s foreclosure market continued to shrink in January, posting 40 consecutive months of declines on an annual basis, according to Calif., based...
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U.S. Rep. Tim Griffin to run for Arkansas Lt. Governor job
story by Roby Brock, a TCW content partner and owner of Talk Businessroby@talkbusiness.netFour months after declaring he would not seek a third term in Congress, U.S. Rep. Tim Griffin, R-Little Rock,...
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Flat U.S. retail sales in January blamed on bad weather
Consumers pulled back on post-holiday shopping and spending in the beginning of the year with severe winter weather in much of the country partially to blame, according to a report from the National...
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Arkansas natural gas severance tax collections hit new high in 2013
story by Michael Tilleymtilley@thecitywire.comA relatively higher price and the continued production of natural gas from existing wells resulted in a record of $62.685 million in Arkansas’ gross...
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Collins drops Lt. Gov. bid, seeks re-election to House seat
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comRep. Charlie Collins, R-Fayetteville, gave no indication Saturday (Feb. 8) when he spoke to The City Wire that he was looking to exit the race for lieutenant...
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Crawford County Library opens up for speed dating event
story and photo by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comFive women in Van Buren went on dates with seven different men Thursday night (Feb. 13).While it may seem improbable, it's exactly what happened at...
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