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Regional medical growth response to being ‘medically underserved’
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comEditor’s note: This article is a preview of the 5th annual The Compass Conference, which will be held Thursday (April 17). A panel discussion of the regional...
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Rivaldo embraces new Arvest leadership role in Benton County
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comFort Smith area native Craig Rivaldo is set to take over leadership for Arvest Benton County on May 1 and the banker will carry his “playbook” and more than 20...
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U.S. may have up to four ‘tornado alley’ locations
story by Jenna Abate, staff writer for AccuWeather.com; images from AccuWeatherAccuWeather.com reports Moore, Okla., is in the heart of an area known as Tornado Alley. The people who call Moore home...
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Rep. Cotton raises more than $4.28 million to fund Senate bid (Updated)
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comCampaigns in Arkansas are well underway. Proof that they are more in campaign mode than fundraising mode is the lack of candidates announcing fundraising...
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Sebastian County Treasurer may sue County Judge over contract
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comThe monthly meeting of the Sebastian County Quorum Court in Greenwood took an unexpected turn Tuesday (April 15) that could result in a lawsuit being filed...
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Interstate 540 moniker in western Arkansas to change to I-49
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comDrivers making their way from Alma to Benton County are going to have to get used to hopping on Interstate 49 starting next week.According to District 4...
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First quarter home sales up in Crawford, Sebastian counties
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comFirst quarter home sales in the Fort Smith region showed mixed results, with Crawford County far outpacing Sebastian County during the first three months of...
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Ross continues to outpace opponents in fundraising efforts
Fundraising reports for March show former U.S. Rep. Mike Ross out-raised his Republican challengers running for the governor's mansion. In a report filed with the Arkansas Secretary of State's office,...
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Wal-Mart, retail industry prepping for new credit card technology
Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world’s largest retailer, says it has 1,000 stores ready for a transformative change in credit card technology and plans to have the rest of their U.S. stores ready by the end...
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Wal-Mart Stores to offer a new money transfer option (Updated)
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comEditor's note: Story updated with changes and additions throughout.Facing tough sales comparisons and other operating headwinds, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is once...
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Henry Smiley Sr. alleges fraud through son’s financial actions
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comWhere do bankers go to borrow money? A paper trail left by former Arvest exec Dennis Smiley Jr. indicates he went to his friends and family first – and possibly...
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Home Bancshares, Simmons First report positive first quarter income
story from Talk Business, a content partner with The City WireHome Bancshares, parent company of Centennial Bank, reported a record first quarter profit on Thursday (April 17), and Simmons First...
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The Compass Report: Fort Smith area economy improves in 2013
The Compass Report for the fourth quarter of 2013 shows that small but broad based gains in key metrics has resulted in the Fort Smith regional economy finishing out 2013 with two consecutive positive...
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Panel: Cooperation, collaboration key to stronger health care industry
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comA “Healthy” Discussion was the focus of The 5th Annual The Compass Conference on Thursday (April 17) at Mercy Fort Smith. The conference, presented by The...
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Arkansas’ jobless rate below 7% for first time in more than five years
Arkansas’ March jobless rate of 6.9% ends 61 consecutive months that the rate was at or above 7%, and the drop was helped by significant year-over-year job gains in the state’s tourism industry, the...
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The Greenwood Mayor shuffle could continue to November
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comGreenwood has had three mayors since January 1. Yes, three. And as of May 20, the city will elect its fourth. And a possible fifth mayor could take office...
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Fort Smith, Van Buren tourism tax numbers off to a good start
Editor’s note: This story is a component of The Compass Report. The quarterly Compass Report is managed by The City Wire. Supporting sponsors of The Compass Report are Cox Communications and the Fort...
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Fort Smith Board set to approve first round of water park contracts
The Fort Smith Board of Directors will vote on a set of resolutions related to more than $6 million in bids for the Ben Geren Aquatics Center prior to Tuesday's (April 22) study session.The action, to...
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YUM Brands explores small formats, destination items and chicken delivery
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comSmall formats, unique items and home delivery aren’t just popular with retail, they are also drawing the attention of restaurant giant YUM Brands who is seeking...
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UAFS breaks ground ‘metaphorically’ on $15.5 million arts building
story and photos by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comFaculty, staff, students and members of the community figuratively broke ground Monday (April 21) on the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith's new...
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