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Business, civic officials say ‘Innovation Hub’ concept needed in Fort Smith
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comThere has been a lot of buzz about the new Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub set to launch later this year in North Little Rock. The public-private partnership...
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Only one Fort Smith Board position draws opponents for November election
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comThe filing period for positions on the Fort Smith Board of Directors closed Thursday (May 29) at noon with only one race contested.City Director/Vice Mayor...
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ArcBest to invest $30 million on corporate office expansion in Fort Smith...
story by Michael Tilleymtilley@thecitywire.comEditor's note: Story updated with changes and additions throughout.Fort Smith-based ArcBest Corp. – formerly known as Arkansas Best Corp. – is expanding...
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Possible ABF job cuts keep Beebe away from ArcBest event in Fort Smith
story by Michael Tilleymtilley@thecitywire.comGov. Mike Beebe typically travels to a community when a $30 million deal that could create almost 1,000 jobs is being announced. But he did not attend such...
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Officials, candidates discuss idea of an Arkansas ‘Workforce Czar’
story by Roby Brock, a TCW content partner and owner of Talk Businessroby@talkbusiness.netMore than 40 state business leaders met with Gov. Mike Beebe at the Governor’s mansion last week to discuss job...
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EPA announces ‘Clean Power Plan’ to cut coal use, reduce emissions
story by Wesley Brownwesbrocomm@gmail.comThe federal Environmental Protection Agency announced a far-reaching and controversial plan Monday (June 2) that it says will cut carbon dioxide emissions 30%...
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Wal-Mart delegates gathering in Northwest Arkansas for annual shindig
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comWal-Mart shareholders week is a global affair with 5,000 delegates visiting from 27 countries and every state where Wal-Mart operates under 71 banners. The...
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Area building permit values down in May, up year-to-date
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comEditor’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...
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Fort Smith airport officials consider fire service options without 188th support
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comThe departure of the of the A-10 flying mission at the 188th Fighter Wing means more than just the flying Razorbacks are leaving Fort Smith's airport, so is...
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Runoff race gets nasty between GOP Attorney General candidates
story by Roby Brock, a TCW content partner and owner of Talk Businessroby@talkbusiness.netLeslie Rutledge and David Sterling are in a full-fledged street brawl with a week to go in their run-off for...
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Perjury charges not pursued in conflicting testimony over UA finances
Heated and conflicting legislative testimony related to more than $6 million in deficits within a University of Arkansas division will not be investigated further for perjury, according to Larry...
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Wal-Mart shares up less than 1.5% between shareholder meetings
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comWal-Mart Stores Inc. is celebrating 52 years as a retailer, and while the discount juggernaut’s shares are trading around $77, performance has been lackluster...
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Bella Vista, Centerton named best places to own a home in Arkansas
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comBenton County is one of the fastest growing areas in the Natural State in part because of job creation, quality of life and strong public school systems. But a...
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Arkansas’ year-to-date revenue up, May collections down 4%
Despite a fiscal year-to-date decline in individual income tax collections, Arkansas’ largest source of tax revenue, gross tax revenue for the fiscal year is up 0.6% and the state is on track to be...
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Food fight is on between Tyson Foods and Pilgrim’s for Hillshire Brands
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comThis bidding for breakfast sausage could get expensive. What began as a $6.5 billion bid by Pilgrim’s Pride for Hillshire Brands, has now seen Pilgrim’s up its...
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2015 Marshals Museum budget to cover architecture, exhibit design work
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comThe U.S. Marshals Museum's Finance Committee advanced a proposed $3.176 million budget Tuesday (June 3) that includes funding for architecture and exhibit...
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Fort Smith Board discusses legal billing issue, library millage election
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comThe Fort Smith Board of Directors will hear the city's side of recent allegations by attorney Matt Campbell that the city was billed for legal services never...
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Van Buren municipal employees may face higher insurance premiums
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comVan Buren municipal employees, including police officers and firefighters, could face increasing costs associated with health insurance for spouses and...
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Marijuana ballot title approved by Attorney General McDaniel
Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel approved the popular name and ballot title for a proposed constitutional amendment that would decriminalize marijuana. The measure is one of two marijuana...
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Fort Smith tax collections up 3.38% in April report, down year-to-date
Sales tax revenues for the city of Fort Smith were up in April, with the revenue gap narrowing in the city for the first four months of the year.The city's sales taxes (1% for streets and 0.75% for...
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