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Van Buren also facing problems with sewer system overflows
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comFort Smith is not the only city facing sewer overflow issues. It’s proving a problem in Van Buren, also.According to Director of Van Buren Municipal Utilities...
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Tyson expected to report record year, revenue could hit $42 billion
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comWall Street is eyeing a big payday from Tyson Foods on Monday (Nov. 17) when meat giant is reports fourth quarter and fiscal 2014 year earnings, with quarterly...
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Fort Smith officials discuss 2015 budget ideas, shortfall solutions
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comFor anyone expecting a solution to the crisis facing the city of Fort Smith's general fund following Thursday's (Nov. 13) first budget meeting, keep...
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Hundreds gather in Bentonville for book signing by former President Bush
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comFreezing weather and the potential for winter precipitation did not deter hundreds of people from waiting in line for almost two hours to get a glimpse of former...
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Tyson Foods beats estimates with annual income at $864 million (Updated)
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comEditor's note: Story updated with additions and changes throughout.Thanks to an operating income boost of 20% and record annual sales of $37.58 billion, Tyson...
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Airline traffic numbers up at Fort Smith, on a record pace at XNA
Editor’s note: This story is a component of The Compass Report. The quarterly Compass Report is managed by The City Wire, and sponsored by Arvest Bank. Supporting sponsors of The Compass Report are Cox...
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Fort Smith airport officials to negotiate 188th lease with National Guard Bureau
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comThe Fort Smith Regional Airport will face a $450,000 deficit in its operating fund for fiscal year 2015 and the blame can rest with the new mission of the...
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Fort Smith Board to review cost-of-living hike, other raises for city staff
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comAfter three and a half hours of discussion, analysis and frank comments by a department head on Monday (Nov. 17), the Fort Smith Board of Directors will hold...
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Consumer confidence up in Arkansas, trails rest of the U.S.
story by Wesley Brownwesbrocomm@gmail.comArkansans were feeling better about the state of the economy heading into the fall, rebounding from negative sentiments earlier this summer when consumers...
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Technology, tradition challenge retailers in response to consumer shifts
story by Michael Tilley and Kim Souzamtilley@thecitywire.comTechnology and a slight return toward tradition may change nationwide the typical Black Friday shopping rush associated with Thanksgiving....
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Trends up for U.S. freight sector, but West Coast port issues may limit gains
story by Michael Tilleymtilley@thecitywire.comAfter several years of ups and downs in the national freight transportation sector, 2014 trends appear to be well in favor of the trucking industry and...
View ArticleBudgets, amenities changed for two downtown Fort Smith projects
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comPlans for the new River West Trail near downtown Fort Smith have been scaled back after bids for the project, jointly funded through a grant from the Walton...
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New U.S. Corps easement line likely to move Marshals Museum footprint
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comWhat initially appeared to be a setback for the U.S. Marshals Museum in Fort Smith could turn out to only be a bump in the road after the U.S. Army Corps of...
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Logistically centered Bentonville dubbed as North Pole for toys
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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Phoenix Village mall owner acquires Masonic Temple in downtown Fort Smith
Lance Beaty, the developer who transformed the eyesore that was once Phoenix Village Mall into an area that is now home to more than 1,100 jobs, hopes he is able to perform similar magic on the iconic...
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Survey: Moms peg family time as top Thanksgiving priority
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comTurkey Day traditions run deep within family tapestries and though it’s historically a day of big family meals, football and afternoon naps, shopping in recent...
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Tyson Foods boss predicts 12% earnings growth in 2015
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comCEO Donnie Smith said Tyson Foods “2.0” is at the beginning of a new growth phase with the integration of Hillshire Brands it acquired earlier this year at a...
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Annual city employee bonuses remain in Van Buren budget
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comThe city of Van Buren has continued a long tradition of providing $100 annual bonuses to its employees, even as the city's budget could be impacted by a rise...
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Crawford County officials still struggling to fix budget deficit
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comCrawford County's general fund budget deficit for fiscal year 2015 has narrowed by more than $100,000, but the quorum court still has to find a way to cut...
View ArticleCapitol rally opposing gay marriage draws cheers and jeers
story from Talk Business & Politics, a content partner with The City WireSupporters of Arkansas’ anti-gay marriage amendment rallied at the Capitol Wednesday, the day before the Arkansas Supreme...
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