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Midsize, regional banks rush to grow through mergers
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comThe largest banks in Arkansas continue to get bigger through active mergers and acquisitions in recent months. Home Bancshares/Centennial Bank, Simmons First and...
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Interim CEO of Sparks Health System dismissed after ‘Hispanic’ comment
story by Michael Tilleymtilley@thecitywire.comOfficials with Community Health Systems, the parent company of Sparks Health System in Fort Smith, moved fast to remove interim CEO Tim Schmidt following a...
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Court grants short extension in Smiley, Arvest interpleading
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comBenton County Circuit Court Judge John Scott granted Bank of the Ozarks and Summit Bank one more week to file their answers to the Arvest interpleading regarding...
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The Friday Wire: The Whirlpool footprint and dumb federal policies
Reducing the Whirlpool footprint, a rise in area building activity, prayer at public meetings and dumb federal policies are part of the May 9 Friday Wire for the Fort Smith region.NOTES & ANALYSIS•...
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Gun rights support is the latest ‘mailer’ dispute in the Holland-Rice race
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comIt seems as if the mailers filling the mailboxes of Senate District 9 voters will continue the back and forth between incumbent Sen. Bruce Holland,...
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Wal-Mart denied dismissal in shareholder lawsuit related to corruption charges
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comWal-Mart Stores Inc. does not agree with the recent denial from U.S. Magistrate Judge Erin Setser regarding its motion to dismiss a shareholder lawsuit filed by...
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Arkansas ban on same-sex marriage is overturned (Updated)
Editor’s note: Story is updated with additions and changes throughout.The ban on same-sex marriages has been struck down Friday (May 9) by Pulaski County Circuit Judge Chris Piazza in his decision with...
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Calls for Judge Piazza impeachment follow gay marriage ruling
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comAt least one member of the Arkansas House of Representatives has confirmed that he is pursuing impeachment against Pulaski County Circuit Judge Chris Piazza...
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First Western Bank responds to Arvest and Smiley litigation
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comBooneville-based First Western Bank has filed its response to the Arvest Interpleading and countersuits stemming from the Dennis Smiley loan saga, which cost him...
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Oh Baby Foods growing up fast, adds new markets with Whole Foods
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comEditor’s note: The City Wire has consulted with people closely affiliated with Northwest Arkansas entrepreneurial programs to compile a list of the five...
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Funds, systems debated by Sebastian County Treasurer candidates
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comA League of Women Voters forum in Fort Smith Monday (May 12) pitted two county officials against each other as they battle for the position of Sebastian...
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Most Arkansas county clerks say they will not issue same-sex marriage licenses
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comFriday's (May 9) ruling by Pulaski County Circuit Judge Chris Piazza that overturned the state's ban on gay marriage had many assuming that the path to...
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Arkansas governor candidates comment on Quick Action Closing Fund
story by Roby Brock, a TCW content partner and owner of Talk Businessroby@talkbusiness.netEconomic developers across Arkansas are pushing for a position from gubernatorial prospects on the Governor’s...
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Arvest Bank denies its agents signed on behalf of Smiley loans
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comArvest Bank has responded to the Benton County Circuit Court in the countersuit filed by First National Bank of Fort Smith, and in the response denies that it...
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Retail sales flatten in April against March, surge year-over-year
Consumers tempered their spending in April despite weather improvements, as retail sales remained flat against stronger March spending patterns, according the National Retail Federation. April retail...
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Holland-Rice race draws Senators, support from around Arkansas
story and photos by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comIt is something typical in the days and weeks leading up to a big election — individuals canvassing entire neighborhoods in an attempt to get the...
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Mercy conducts ‘virtual groundreaking’ for new telemedicine center
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comFor Mercy patients in the Fort Smith and Northwest Arkansas areas, the next trip to the doctors office may not include shaking the doctors hand. Instead, the...
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Food insecurity a problem in Northwest Arkansas, Fort Smith area
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comA crisis is afoot in the four counties that reside along the Oklahoma border in Northwest Arkansas and the problem will only get worst, according to...
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Small business sector senses recovery, furniture tides rise
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comThe small business sector has languished in the ongoing economic recovery well behind big business that has pushed Wall Street stocks to new highs this year. But...
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Special legislative session may be called for teacher insurance costs
story from Talk Business, a content partner with The City WireA special legislative session could be called to address rising school employee health insurance costs by the end of August, the chairman...
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