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Arkansas, U.S. trucking companies push to hire 100,000 veterans
Arkansas-based trucking companies like Lowell-based J.B. Hunt Transport and Fort Smith-based ArcBest are involved with the American Trucking Associations push for the industry to hire 100,000 veterans...
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UAFS officials say workforce education still a priority
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comThe University of Arkansas at Fort Smith will graduate nearly 350 bachelor degreed students next weekend, but Associate Vice Chancellor for Workforce...
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Members named to new Citizens Commission that will set elected salaries
story from Talk Business & Politics, a TCW content partnerThe Governor, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, Senate President and Speaker of the House released the names of their appointees to a...
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Fort Smith working on ‘challenge’ of hiring 82 people to meet DOJ order
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comOf the 82 people expected to be hired in coming years to implement various aspects of the programs required under the proposed consent decree between the city...
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Judge rejects settlement between Whirlpool and property owners
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comAn attempt to settle a class action lawsuit against Whirlpool by residents in and around the toxic plume of trichloroethylene (TCE) the company admits leaking...
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Speaker-elect Gillam talks about the legislative session, committee chairs
story by Roby Brock, with Talk Business & Politics, a content partner with The City Wireroby@talkbusiness.netIn January, the 90th General Assembly will convene with large Republican majorities in...
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Tyson Foods’ global footprint shrunk in 2014, China expansion delayed
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comTyson Foods’ focus on its prepared food business is coming at the expense of it international presence. The Springdale-based meat giant announced July 28 plans...
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Americans eye financial security despite stagnant income
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comFinancial security among Americans is another indicator of a stronger economy, but the degree of relief and its sustainability is uncertain. Bankrate’s Financial...
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Fort Smith metro building permit values down in November, year-to-date
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comBuilding permits in Fort Smith, Greenwood and Van Buren were a combined $5.599 million in November, a drop of 5.81% from the same month last year when permits...
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Deck: ‘Significant improvement’ possible for Fort Smith area economy
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comConsumer sentiment may be lower in Arkansas than other parts of the country, but Director of the Center for Business and Economic Research at the Sam M....
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U.S. Marshals Museum plans big March fundraiser gala
The U.S. Marshals Museum, a planned $53 million museum to be located along the shores of the Arkansas River near downtown Fort Smith, will host its first ever U.S. Marshals Stampede: Kickin' Up the...
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188th Wing to see a new commander in January
Col. Mark Anderson, the officer who oversaw the historic transition of the 188th Fighter Wing in Fort Smith to a unit without a manned flying mission, will soon step down as the commanding officer of...
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Gen. Clark: Energy policy key to U.S. economic strength, global power
story by Roby Brock, with Talk Business & Politics, a content partner with The City Wireroby@talkbusiness.netRetired Gen. Wesley Clark, former NATO Supreme Allied Commander and one-time Democratic...
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Cattle market factors to watch in 2015 include herd numbers, imports
This year has brought record cattle and prices across the U.S. as the overall herd shrinkage continues. Cattle expert Derrell Peel, extension livestock marketing specialist at Oklahoma State...
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Pevehouse Road project to detour Crawford County traffic for several months
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comCrawford County residents could have their daily commute detoured for the next year, but the end result will make for an easier commute and could ultimately...
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Arkansas banking sector better in 2014, healthy outlook predicted in 2015
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comThe state’s banking sector has climbed out of the doldrums in the past few years and through three quarters of 2014 the financial sector is healthier than a year...
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Plan calls to divert state water to make up for groundwater loss
story from Talk Business & Politics, a content partner with The City WireBetween $3.4 billion and $7.8 billion should be invested in the infrastructure needed to help Arkansas take advantage of...
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Study: Millennials concerned about retirement, face different challenges
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comMillennials are often characterized as the generation who live in the moment. But a new report from the Nationwide Retirement Institute disputes the image,...
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The Supply Side: Supplier unveils new photo service linked to Wal-Mart
story 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 and...
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U.S. Marshals Museum staff in ‘intense’ fundraising push
U.S. Marshals Museum President and CEO Jim Dunn told museum board members Tuesday (Dec. 9) that the staff is in an “intense period of fundraising” and that eight volunteers also are “deeply involved”...
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