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First quarter 2014 enplanements up at Fort Smith, XNA
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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Crawford County, Van Buren officials make case for tax hike for new jail
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comCrawford County Judge John Hall and Sheriff Ron Brown took their sales pitch for a new county jail across downtown Van Buren to the city's council meeting...
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U.S. Sen. Boozman undergoes heart surgery, full recovery expected (Updated)
U.S. Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., is in an Arkansas hospital and was undergoing heart surgery Tuesday morning (April 22), according to a statement from his Washington office.Boozman, who has served as...
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Not all consumers motivated by low food prices
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comAmericans are looking at more than dollar savings when it comes to feeding their families. A recent food trends report by Cone Communications indicates families...
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Arkansas Tech University elects first woman as president
Dr. Robin Bowen was on Tuesday (April 22) unanimously elected the new president of Arkansas Tech University, making her not only the first female to lead ATU, but also the first female to lead a...
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Freight reports positive about U.S. economy but suggest mixed signals
Two closely watched freight reports indicate positive movement in the U.S. economy, but also note that “signals are still mixed,” and that truck tonnage gains in 2014 are not likely to be as strong as...
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Former OKC mayor tells Fort Smith Board that a vision is needed
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comOn the 125th anniversary of Oklahoma City's founding, its former Mayor Kirk Humphreys was in Fort Smith to speak to the city Board of Directors about what his...
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Director Settle to not run for Mayor, will seek Board re-election
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comFort Smith City Director Kevin Settle announced Tuesday (April 22) that he would seek a third term on the city's Board of Directors. Settle, who serves as an...
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Boozman medical situation not a first in Arkansas politics
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comWord Tuesday (April 22) that U.S. Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., had been hospitalized overnight with chest pain and subsequently had heart surgery caught many in...
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Wal-Mart and suppliers work with EDF to reduce toxic chemical use
The Environmental Defense Fund said it is working closely with Wal-Mart Stores and its suppliers to reduce the number of toxic chemicals used in everyday household products.“It's the largest and most...
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Wal-Mart executive bonus pay tempered by weaker financials
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comFormer CEO Wal-Mart Mike Duke earned $15.1 million less money in fiscal 2014 than in prior year, but he still collected $5.64 million in compensation as he...
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Wal-Mart unveils first foreign corruption compliance report
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comA new report from Wal-Mart Stores Inc. reveals that the retailer has spent $439 million in legal fees and other costs in the past two years associated with...
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More banks file claims against Dennis Smiley and Arvest
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comNo one likely envies the task of Benton County Circuit Judge John Scott as the web of claims and counter suits pile up against H. Dennis Smiley and his former...
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Arkansas Aerospace Alliance focused on workforce training, incentives
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comArkansas is known as being a large exporter of farm-raised goods, such as rice and soybeans. But another export in Arkansas could be getting a push for...
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Port of Fort Smith officially opens new rail tracks
story and photos by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comOn the day when the Port of Fort Smith officially opened its new railroad tracks to the public, its operator was full of thankfulness for the grant...
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Arkansas voter ID law nixed, AG McDaniel attacks the state Supreme Court
story from Talk Business, a TCW content partnerIt was a busy legal day in Arkansas’ Capital city, with a voter ID law pushed by Republicans ruled to be unconstitutional, and harsh criticism pointed at...
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Holland, Rice make their case at Van Buren Chamber debate
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comFor anyone expecting fireworks during the District 9 Senate candidate forum Thursday night (April 24), there were none. But there was plenty of policy...
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The Friday Wire: Mortal politicians and happy workers
The mortal side of politicians, improved traffic at the Fort Smith Regional Airport, the push to build a new jail in Crawford County, and bad bridges are part of the April 25 Friday Wire for the Fort...
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First Federal sues Smiley, loan signatures may be fake
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comOne more bank has filed suit against former Arvest bank executive H. Dennis Smiley Jr. for loan defaults totaling $70,000 made in 2013. First Federal Bank noted...
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Sen. Pryor gets endorsement from Arkansas teachers' union
story from Talk Business, a TCW content partnerU.S. Sen. Mark Pryor, D-Ark., received the endorsement of the state’s largest teachers’ union, the Arkansas Education Association, on Saturday (April 26)....
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