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Arvest program highlights food insecurity in Fort Smith, NWA area
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comFood insecurity is a problem that has only grown in severity since the financial crisis of 2008, according to a local food bank executive. Arvest Bank is...
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More details announced on osteopathic college project at Chaffee Crossing...
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comEditor's note: Story updated with comments from Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Tim Allen.The proposed Arkansas College of...
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Governor’s race options features candidate who would sell Governor’s Mansion
story by Roby Brock, a TCW content partner and owner of Talk Business & Politicsroby@talkbusiness.netIf you’re tired of Republicans and Democrats, there may be an alternative for you in the...
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Wal-Mart’s Rick Webb says nation must do more to boost STEM education
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comRick Webb is tasked with helping solve big problems and improving global processes at the world’s largest retailer. He leads a team of other engineers dispersed...
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Brooks appointed to Arkansas Economic Development Commission
Mary Beth Brooks, president and CEO of Bank of Fayetteville, has been appointed by Gov. Mike Beebe as a member of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, the 16-member panel that provides...
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New Oklahoma earthquake insurance rule may apply to Arkansas agents
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comThe rash of earthquakes plaguing the state of Oklahoma have the state's governor and insurance head pushing for new regulations for insurance agents, but at...
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Whirlpool submits addition to ‘Final Remedy Work Plan’ for TCE pollution
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comWhirlpool submitted a proposed supplement to its Final Remedy Work Plan on Monday (Sept. 8) to the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality that would add...
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Wal-Mart’s onshoring manufacturing effort hits snag with Redman problem
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comMel Redman was the early face of the much-publicized effort by Wal-Mart Stores Inc. to return manufacturing jobs on the U.S., but his company faces a troubling...
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Health care cost burden shifts toward consumers, away from employers
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comThere’s a major shift underway in how health insurance costs will be covered as corporations are transferring more of the burden toward employees. Higher...
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The Supply Side: Wal-Mart continues focus on helping women suppliers
story and photos by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comEditor’s note: The Supply Side section of The City Wire focuses on the companies, organizations, issues and individuals engaged in providing products...
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Centennial Bank invests $2 million in Fort Smith branch bank addition
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comGround was broken on a fourth Centennial Bank location at 5801 Rogers Ave. on Tuesday (Sept. 9), bringing an investment of more than $1 million to the local...
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Fort Smith Comprehensive Plan update moving closer to a Board vote
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comThe Fort Smith Board of Directors received an update on the effort to update the city's comprehensive plan that has been underway since last year. Senior...
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Crawford County officials seek to expand land buy for new jail site
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comThe amount of land to be purchased for a voter-approved, bond-financed $20 million county jail facility in Crawford County could be growing in size if a plan...
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Wal-Mart unveils its kid-approved toy list, holiday layaway dates
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comWal-Mart toy buyers said kids’ tastes are changing and they’re gambling on 20 top picks that show an appetite for imagination and creativity.“The kids surprised...
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Under $3 per gallon gas could soon be in Arkansas
story by Wesley Brownwesbrocomm@gmail.comTumbling crude oil prices are pushing gasoline pump prices to their lowest level in years, giving optimism to U.S. and Arkansas consumers that they will be able...
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GAO report says Arkansas’ Private Option plan $778 million over budget
story from Talk Business & Politics, a TCW content partnerA Congressional watchdog agency says Arkansas' private option won't be revenue neutral and could bring a price tag for state taxpayers of...
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Dollar General launches hostile takeover of Family Dollar
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comDollar General won’t take “no” for an answer. The company extended a tender offer directly to Family Dollar stockholders for $80 a share on Wednesday (Sept. 10)....
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Tyson execs provide update on Hillshire marriage, talk ‘Tyson 2.0’
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comWith the ink barely dry on its blockbuster $8.55 billion deal, Tyson Foods CEO Donnie Smith wasted no time in providing an upbeat “Brady Bunch” assessment on the...
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Hampton hotel in Fort Smith sold to local company for $8.8 million
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comFort Smith's highest grossing hotel is back under local ownership and millions of dollars in renovations are planned for the facility, according to its new...
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RITA director hopes Rep. Shuster’s visit will shine ‘bright light’ on area needs
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comThe Regional Intermodal Transportation Authority is scheduled to meet with the chairman of the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee next...
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