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Arkansas Secretary of State legal action questioned
story from Talk Business, a TCW content partnerA Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit filed by blogger Matt Campbell took a twist this week that could spell trouble for Secretary of State Mark...
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New Sebastian County election plan proposed
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comA plan under consideration by the Sebastian County Election Commission would reduce the number of polling sites in certain parts of the county and save costs,...
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House flips pick up steam, but it’s not easy money
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comHouse flipping is up 256% in Arkansas, but those involved in buying and renovating a home for a profit say the process is tough and risky in smaller metro areas....
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Fewer employed, but state jobless rate remains 7.3%
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Broadband issue includes ‘ravine of communication’
story by Roby Brock, with Talk Business, a content partner with The City Wire roby@talkbusiness.netEditor’s note: This is the second story of a three-part series from Roby Brock with Talk Business on...
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Fort Smith officials comment on board retreat
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comFort Smith city leaders met this weekend at the resort at Mount Magazine, near Paris, for a two day retreat. The retreat, which took place on Friday and...
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Dining Dialogue: Home Builders face tough issues
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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NWA Veterans program expands to Fort Smith area
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comGoing back to school can be challenging after a few years sitting on the sidelines, whether it is due to a career, a new family or other reasons. But a...
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Hutchinson: GOP governor needed to win ‘jobs war’
story from Talk Business, a TCW content partner Republican gubernatorial candidate Asa Hutchinson spoke to the Political Animals Club of Central Arkansas on Tuesday morning. A group of around 100...
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‘Wobbly’ U.S. economic trends to continue
story by Michael Tilleymtilley@thecitywire.comThree groups that track the U.S. transportation sector – a bellwether for the U.S. economy – suggest uneven patterns will continue and the “wobbly nature”...
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Declines continue for Fort Smith tax revenue
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Traffic relief debated for ‘historic’ Free Ferry road
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comFort Smith city directors spent much of the noon study session today (July 23) discussing the widening of Albert Pike and Free Ferry Road. In 2006, the city...
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Fort Smith Director talks annexation south of city
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comInterstate 49 annexation. If that sounds familiar, that is because it is. At a Feb. 5 Fort Smith Board of Directors meeting, City Director and Vice Mayor...
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License plate readers come with privacy concerns
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comPolice may know exactly where you've been at any given day and time with new technology that has been popping up at police departments across the nation, and...
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Baloney Sandwich Index predicts June jobless rate dip
The Fort Smith metro jobless rate for June is likely to be lower than the May 7.7% rate. That’s what the June Baloney Sandwich Index predicts.May’s 7.7% jobless rate was well above the 7.2% in April,...
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USA Truck posts another loss but financials improve
The financials are improving but the losses continue at Van Buren-based USA Truck, with the trucking company reporting Wednesday (July 24) a first half 2013 loss of $3.5 million, better than the $8.4...
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Fort Smith market sees fewer cash home sales
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comHome sales across Northwest Arkansas and much of the country are being fueled in part by all-cash deals, short sales and institutional investors, but the Fort...
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13 firms apply to build Sebastian County aquatics park
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comOf the 13 companies that have applied for the construction manager at-risk position created to work with designers and subcontractors on the new Ben Geren...
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Wired schools: Is there a political will and way?
story by Roby Brock, with Talk Business, a content partner with The City Wireroby@talkbusiness.netEditor’s note: This is the final story of a three-part series from Roby Brock with Talk Business on...
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New survey says Wal-Mart lags the grocery pack
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comWal-Mart sells a lot of groceries but it’s not the most popular grocery destination in the U.S., despite its more than 4,000 stores, low prices and convenient...
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