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Plan proposed to extend Kelley Highway to downtown riverfront
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comIt was announced Tuesday (Sept. 23) that an important link in future infrastructure development along the Arkansas River could become a reality by the end of...
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Arkansas, next Governor need new model for workforce development
story from Talk Business & Politics, a TCW content partnerArkansas has jobs. Arkansas has people who need jobs. Arkansas has too many people who need jobs who can’t do the job.Those problems were...
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UAFS enacts programs to protect students from sexual assault, other issues
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comThe University of Arkansas at Fort Smith introduced a variety programs Tuesday (Sept. 23) at its Board of Visitors meeting that it said would protect students...
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Latture Sr. praised for river vision, connection to manufacturing
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comAn awards banquet held Tuesday night (Sept. 23) in Fort Smith honored the legacy of a man some say is single-handedly responsible for Fort Smith becoming the...
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As pump prices fall below $3 a gallon, local price wars ignite
story by Wesley Brownwesbrocomm@gmail.comAs pump prices across Arkansas retail locations move below the psychological $3 a gallon level, local price wars are igniting at strategic and high-traffic...
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Large crowd gathers in Fort Smith for U.S. Marshals Museum groundbreaking
story by Ryan Saylor, photos by Michael Tilleyrsaylor@thecitywire.comGround was broken Wednesday (Sept. 24) on the U.S. Marshals Museum along the banks of the Arkansas River near downtown Fort Smith,...
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Wal-Mart expands banking services with Green Dot, legal challenge possible
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comWal-Mart continues its move toward big box banking by unveiling a new checking account partnership with Green Dot Corp. aimed at lower costs for its core...
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Marijuana economic impact of $22.6 million may not play out in Arkansas
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comA study released by the personal finance website NerdWallet says if marijuana were legalized in the state of Arkansas, the economic and tax revenue impacts...
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August report sales tax revenue up in Fort Smith, below budget estimate
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comFor the third month in a row, Fort Smith sales tax collections have surpassed the same month last year. But even with the increase in revenues, sales tax...
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Field Agent, a mobile market research startup, to go global
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comHow does a retailer or product supplier find the proverbial “Bubba” to review a deer hunting product? Or how would a property manager based in Fayetteville or...
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Exec says culture helps Wal-Mart remain competitive, be able to ‘course correct’
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comThe retail landscape has never been more competitive even for the almost half-trillion dollars in sales Wal-Mart Stores will report this year. A difference maker...
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Most area public school board seats were unopposed
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comWith all the focus on statewide races for governor and U.S. Senate, as well as local special elections on millage rate increases, one likely would not be...
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Fort Smith reviews trail, bikeways plan; may seek funds from street tax
story and photos by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comFort Smith citizens were offered the opportunity Thursday (Sept. 25) to have a say in the future of the city's 88-mile trails and greenways master...
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Arkansas jobs chief returns from Taiwan, optimistic about ‘large projects’
story by Roby Brock, a TCW content partner and owner of Talk Business & Politicsroby@talkbusiness.netGrant Tennille, director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, says it’s time for...
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Wal-Mart opens its Pickup Grocery format in Northwest Arkansas
story by Kim Souza (photos courtesy of Wal-Mart Stores Inc.)ksouza@thecitywire.comGrocery drive-up convenience with low price guarantees are the latest ploy by Wal-Mart Stores Inc. to bridge the...
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ADEQ memo indicates Whirlpool pollution plume is spreading
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comThe plume of potentially cancer-causing trichloroethylene (TCE) found under the former Whirlpool manufacturing facility and an adjoining neighborhood in South...
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Spartan seals deal to buy large warehouse, 50-plus acres from Whirlpool
The deal by Spartan Logistics to acquire the large warehouse and distribution center and a little more than 50 acres from Whirlpool has closed, with Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce President...
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Arvest, First National hold top spots in metro area deposits
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comDeposits were up 3.32% and 1.45%, respectively, among banks in Northwest Arkansas and the Fort Smith metro area, according to a report issued Monday (Sept. 29)...
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Realtors review policies following murder of Little Rock Realtor
story by Ryan Saylor and Kim Souzarsaylor@thecitywire.comksouza@thecitywire.comThe kidnapping and murder of Little Rock area real estate broker Beverly Carter has caused the real estate industry to...
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Arkansas home sales down in August, numbers up year-to-date
Year-to-date home sales and sales volume in Arkansas through August remains positive, but August home sales were down more than 5% and sales were down more than 8%.Home sales in Arkansas’ four largest...
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