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Wal-Mart wages rise $200 million to add more store employees
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comAn area Wal-Mart is most hammered on by media and unions is the reduction in employees per store – especially when the retailer’s customer ratings are mixed and...
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Arkansas operations not changed in Kinder Morgan $70 billion deal
story by Wesley Brownwesbrocomm@gmail.comHouston-based Kinder Morgan’s $70 billion tax-friendly deal to bring all of its energy assets under one corporate umbrella and stock symbol will not have an...
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Arkansas worforce, employment numbers decline in July
Arkansas’ July jobless rate of 6.2% is well below the 7.7% of July 2013, but the decline of more than 26,000 in the state’s labor force and an employment decline of almost 6,000 in the year-over-year...
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Crawford, Sebastian county home sales remain on positive track
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comHome sales in the Fort Smith area continue to show growth year to date, with Crawford County's sales volume up 40.25% and Sebastian County sales volume up...
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Employment continues to return to Trane’s Fort Smith plant
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comIt was just four years ago that Trane laid off more than 200 at its Fort Smith facility, but production has returned and with it, so have many of the jobs...
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Rates favorable for bonds to pay for Crawford County jail
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comBonds that will pay for construction of the new Crawford County jail were issued Monday (Aug. 18), with rates coming in lower than expected saving the county...
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Immigration, budget cuts hot topics at Womack town hall meeting
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comImmigration, the federal budget and national defense were among the most discussed topics Wednesday (Aug. 20) at a town hall event held by U.S. Rep. Steve...
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New Fort Smith, Van Buren fire station per square foot costs nearly equal
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comTwo fire stations built and paid for using sales tax proceeds in Fort Smith and Van Buren came in at nearly the same price per square feet, with the Fort...
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The Supply Side: Heineken opens a supplier office in Northwest Arkansas
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comHeineken USA is among at least five adult beverage companies to hang a shingle near Wal-Mart’s corporate offices in Bentonville amid the retailer’s push to boost...
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Van Buren, other Arkansas cities obtain Rural Development loan extension
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comFor realtors and mortgage loan officers fearing the impacts of Van Buren's loss of eligibility for the Rural Development Loan program, it appears the city and...
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Plains to build $900 million pipeline across Arkansas
story by Wesley Brownwesbrocomm@gmail.comTexas-based Plains All American announced Thursday that it plans to build a 440-mile, 20-inch crude oil pipeline across Arkansas, running from the company’s...
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Mercy officials say Cliff Drive clinic will deliver medicine via technology
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comMercy Fort Smith officially opened its newest $5.3 million clinic on Cliff Drive Thursday (Aug. 21) and with it, took the next step forward in its efforts to...
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First plans for osteopathic school building revealed
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comThe planned Arkansas Colleges of Health Education presented the first renderings of the layout of its proposed $60 million college of osteopathic medicine at...
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Boozman says Internet tax bill could pass U.S. Senate by end of 2014
story by Michael Wilkey, with Talk Business & Politics mwilkey@talkbusiness.netA tax reform issue and a stronger infrastructure bill await Congress when it returns from its summer recess early next...
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Sparks Health System hoping to hire 50 nurses by Halloween
Officials with Sparks Health System announced Thursday (Aug. 21) a push to hire 50 nurses before Halloween as part of an effort to expand surgical and critical care services and better manage overall...
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Sebastian County Election Commission corrects polling center votes
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comThe Sebastian County Election Commission took action Friday (Aug. 22) to be in compliance with state election laws following an attorney general's opinion...
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Airport commission approves contract for fire, rescue services
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comThe Fort Smith Regional Airport Commission approved a contract Tuesday (Aug. 26) with Pro-Tec Fire Services to provide firefighting protection and rescue...
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Fort Smith plans to soon livestream coverage of regular Board meetings
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comThe city of Fort Smith will make the leap into the modern age in September with the launch of livestreams – video of event available via the Internet – of...
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Tyson’s purchase of Hillshire to create a global meat behemoth (Updated)
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comEditor's note: Updated with Wednesday's report from the U.S. Department of Justice.Tyson Foods is moving toward closing its acquisition of Hillshire Brands but...
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Fort Smith metro workforce declines 4.14% in July, jobless rate rises to 6.5%
The Fort Smith regional economy workforce, which appeared to be stabilizing during the past year, took a negative turn in July with a 4.14% decline. The number of employed in the metro fell 2.35% in...
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