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Low-income family access to Internet focus of Cox plan
story by Michael Tilleymtilley@thecitywire.comAs business and political leaders in Arkansas begin work on how to improve broadband access to public schools in the state, one of the leading cable and...
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Chaffee Crossing boss says more work coming
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comThe roar of bulldozers and construction equipment has become a common occurrence at Chaffee Crossing during the last several years and according to Ivy Owen,...
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Arkansas metro market home sales up almost 10%
Home sales in Arkansas’ four largest markets during the first half of 2013 were up almost 10%, with only the Fort Smith metro area seeing a decline in the number and value of homes sold in the...
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Sebastian County to change public comment policy
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comThe standard practice at Sebastian County Quorum Court meetings since 1977 has been to take care of business, including votes, prior to allowing public...
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P.A.M. Transportation returns to profitability
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comP.A.M. Transportation Services Inc. returned to paydirt in the second quarter, posting net income of $2.682 million, or 31 cents a share. Net profits rose 186%...
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Dining Dialogue: ‘Tourism never stays the same’
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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Research: Consumer spending on the rise
Consumers continue to reach into their pockets and spend more for transportation, food, alcoholic beverages and their homes. But according to a new report from Mintel they aren’t spending as much as...
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Lt. Gov. Mark Darr readies for a 4th District bid
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comHow close can a person get to confirming their intention to run for an office without actually saying yes? Pretty darn close, it turns out. Just ask Lt. Gov....
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Rep. Baird to seek Treasurer’s office; Dem chair steps down
Duncan Baird and Will Bond ensured that not all the political news on Wednesday (July 31) was about U.S. Rep. Tom Cotton, R-Dardanelle, entering the U.S. Senate race and Arkansas Lt. Gov. Mark Darr (R)...
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Federal debt ceiling showdown coming soon
story from Talk Business, a TCW content partnerCongress has been focused on student loans, farm bills and immigration on Capitol Hill lately, but that’s about to change. When Congress returns from its...
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Some studies note impact of tax holiday promote spending
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comOne back-to-school ritual designed to boost consumption will occur this weekend starting Saturday (Aug. 3) and ending Sunday (Aug. 4), as consumers may take...
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Fort Smith area building permits up 41.5%
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comThe values of building permits issued in Fort Smith, Greenwood and Van Buren were a combined $14.515 million in July, up by more than $5 million from the same...
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Calico County opening to help community groups
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comResidents who have been going through cinnamon roll withdrawals will not have to wait much longer as Ryan Kirk, manager of Calico County, announced today...
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Lawsuit filed over liquor store limits
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comA state liquor law in Arkansas that limits liquor store permits to one per person and forbids franchising or multiple minority ownership interests could be...
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Wal-Mart, retailers vie for bigger entertainment share
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comWal-Mart Stores Inc. wants to be known as solution provider, not just a destination for socks and bananas, which is likely why it continues delve into...
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Fuel efficiency not a top factor for area car buyers
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comA recent report by an auto industry organization says that fuel efficiency standards in new cars are at their highest numbers in years, but that is not...
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Fort Smith Board to hear appeal of split zoning vote
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comThe city of Fort Smith's system of checks and balances will be put to work tomorrow night (Aug. 6) as the Board of Directors hear an appeal to the city's...
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AG issues opinion on water park construction
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comAn attorney general's opinion released late today (Aug. 5) regarding the use of construction managers at-risk on county projects has left more questions than...
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Democrats come out hard against Tom Cotton
story by Roby Brock, with Talk Business, a content partner with The City Wireroby@talkbusiness.net U.S. Rep. Tom Cotton, R-Dardanelle, has not even formally announced he will run for the U.S. Senate,...
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Owner financing of homes comes with risks
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comIt is no secret that lending institutions have been forced to tighten requirements since the financial crisis of 2008. But a little-discussed financing...
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