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Simmons, Home BancShares post positive second quarter numbers
story from Talk Business & Politics, a TCW content partnerThe second quarter was kind to Pine Bluff-based Simmons First National Corp. and Conway-based Home BancShares Inc., with Simmons posting...
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Arkansas' labor force down in June, jobless rate dips to 6.2%
Arkansas’ jobless rate fell to 6.2% in June, with the number of employed virtually flat compared to June 2013 and the labor force size shrinking by almost 20,000 in the year-over-year period. However,...
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Fort Smith included in National Geographic ‘Face of Hunger’ feature
A recently released feature from National Geographic Magazine titled, “The New Face of Hunger,” documents hunger programs in Iowa, New York and Texas and also includes a four-minute video of efforts by...
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Bill Kristol opines on Pryor-Cotton race, talks about Clinton in 2016
story from Talk Business & Politics, a content partner with The City WireThe Weekly Standard founder, publisher and editor Bill Kristol says Arkansas is “almost” a must-win for Republicans if they...
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Wal-Mart Stores criticized for not matching online prices
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comRetail giant Wal-Mart might claim to be a constant low cost leader and match other retailers’ sale prices, but it does not match its online prices and makes no...
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Bikes, Blues and BBQ expanding with events at Arvest Ballpark
Bikes, Blues and BBQ, an event that began in 2000 with around 300 motorcycle riders, is expanding to include a motorcycle rally at Arvest Ballpark in Springdale that will include a car show, cooking...
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Back-to-school spending to rise, Wal-Mart offers teachers cash back
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comWal-Mart Stores is offering teachers across the country 10% savings on classroom supplies. The retail giant kicked off the campaign in its hometown of...
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Library director makes case for $2.8 million property tax increase
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comA proposed millage increase to be voted on next month would net the Fort Smith Public Library an additional $2.8 million in revenue, allowing the library to...
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Crawford County Election Commission runs out of money
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comThe Crawford County Quorum Court will look for additional funding for the Crawford County Election Commission after the commission ran out of money following...
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U.S. freight sector trends remain positive, capacity issues persist
story by Michael Tilleymtilley@thecitywire.comSome reports of the closely watched U.S. freight industry suggest the economy performed well in the first half of 2014, with the only hiccup being a 0.8%...
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Possible water rate increases noted in Fort Smith budget review
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comThe City of Fort Smith has already begun preparations of the fiscal year 2015 budget and members of the city's Board of Directors had their first public...
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Arkansas’ political week focuses on health care rulings, alcohol sales
story from Talk Business & Politics, a TCW content partnerSome Republican candidates in Arkansas are jumping on the opportunity to comment on Tuesday’s (July 22) rulings by two federal appeals...
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Optimism falls in national poll, up with informal quiz of Arkansans
Regional business and civic leaders who responded to an informal survey by The City Wire do not share the pessimism exhibited in a recent Rasmussen Poll in which only 29% said America’s best days like...
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‘Lack of movement’ by military hampers Fort Smith airport fire service
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comThe transition from fire protection provided by what is now known as the 188th Wing to an airport-run fire department has hit some speed bumps, the Fort Smith...
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Arkansas River tonnage down 3% January-June, some sectors see gains
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comTonnage shipped along the Arkansas River is down for the first half of 2014, but it is not necessarily bad news according to a Fort Smith-area river...
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Utility official says rules may threaten Arkansas’ ranking for low energy costs
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comA recent study by the website Wallet Hub lists Arkansas as among the nation's most inexpensive states when it comes to energy consumption, but an official...
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U.S. Marshals coins unveiled in Washington, Fort Smith
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comJoint events in Fort Smith and Washington, D.C., Wednesday (July 23) unveiled the design of a U.S. Marshals commemorative coin to be minted later this...
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Simon to step down as CEO of Walmart U.S., Foran to succeed (Updated)
story by Kim Souza and Michael Tilleyksouza@thecitywire.comEditor's note: Story updated with opinions from Wal-Mart watchers and with other changes throughout.Walmart U.S. CEO Bill Simon is stepping...
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Proposed Oklahoma law could limit areas allowed for strip clubs
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comA move by an Oklahoma state representative could potentially limit any future growth of strip clubs and other adult oriented businesses in the eastern...
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Geologist: Fort Smith, Northwest Arkansas should prep for earthquakes
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comFort Smith and Northwest Arkansas areas do not sit on or near regularly active fault lines, but residents in the regions should pay attention to a new hazard...
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