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Shipping industry reports show slower economic start in 2015
story by Michael Tilleymtilley@thecitywire.comMay and April reports on the closely watched U.S. shipping industry suggest that the national economy may be struggling to maintain the pace that began in...
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Prosecuting Attorney adds another legal opinion to ‘Open Carry’ issue
story by Michael Tilleymtilley@thecitywire.comA recent letter from Sebastian County Prosecuting Attorney Dan Shue to state and local law enforcement leaders adds another legal opinion to the...
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School Board leader talks about mascot vote, opponent has a change of heart
story by Michael Tilleymtilley@thecitywire.comFort Smith School Board President Dr. Deanie Mehl is confident the board will on July 27 officially vote to do away with the “Johnny Reb” themed mascot at...
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Arkansas drops six spots in ranking of U.S. startup activity
story by Wesley Brown, courtesy of Talk Business & Politicswesbrocomm@gmail.comAs more prominence and recognition has been given to the state’s burgeoning startup and entrepreneurial community over...
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Fort Smith business leaders question need for business license fee
story by Michael Tilleymtilley@thecitywire.comThe Fort Smith business community may not be as open to reinstatement of a business license fee as some members of the Fort Smith Board of Directors might...
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The Video Wire: River Rats and a Ford Pinto
The Video Wire anchor Dawson Meadows reports that Sebastian County River Rats is a leading contender for a new mascot idea at Southside High School in Fort Smith. As usual, Meadows has bad...
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Sam Walton, Wal-Mart history part of Smithsonian’s ‘American Enterprise’ exhibit
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comThe iconic ball cap worn by Sam Walton, a miniature Wal-Mart truck and short biographical stories of Walton’s retail rise are among more than 600 artifacts woven...
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U.S. Supreme Court upholds Obamacare subsidies, Scalia rebukes court decision
story from Talk Business & Politics, a content partner with The City WireIn a 6-3 ruling Thursday, the United States Supreme Court upheld the use of healthcare subsidies in connection with the...
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Fort Smith sales tax revenue trends higher in May report
Editor’s note: This story is a component of The Compass Report. The quarterly Compass Report is managed by The City Wire and is sponsored in the Fort Smith area by Arvest. Supporting sponsors of The...
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Innovation Hub coming to Fayetteville, connects to central Arkansas effort
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comThe Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub and the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce have formed a partnership to develop a new Innovation Hub in a building that the...
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Arkansas severance tax revenue falls almost 55% in May report
story by Wesley Brown, courtesy of Talk Business & Politicswesbrocomm@gmail.comArkansas severance tax collections fell more than 50% in May from year ago levels as the state’s rig count plummeted...
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The Supply Side: Area companies benefit from Wal-Mart’s onshoring agenda
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. Supreme Court opinion legalizes same sex marriage in all states
The United States Supreme Court ruled Friday that same-sex marriage in the United States is legal, granting marriage rights to couples on a politically divided issue. In the 5-4 ruling on Obergfell v....
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Arkansas policy leaders seek ‘prudent progress’ on health insurance reform
story from Talk Business & Politics, a content partner with The City WireState policy leaders say Arkansans should look for “prudent progress” and an “Arkansas-centric approach” to health insurance...
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Arkansas politicians, activists divided on same sex marriage ruling
Arkansas’ political leaders and activists had a wide range of reactions to the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on same sex marriage. Gov. Asa Hutchinson said he disagreed with the ruling but would direct...
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Army official: JLTV decision may come by late summer
story by Wesley Brown, courtesy of Talk Business & Politicswesbrocomm@gmail.comA Pentagon official confirmed over the weekend that a decision on the $30 billion award for Joint Light Tactical...
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U.S. Supreme Court OKs death penalty drugs, states move on execution plans
Members of the U.S. Supreme Court ventured far into the debate about the overall legality of the death penalty in a Monday (June 29) ruling that Oklahoma could continue with its process to carry out...
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Fort Smith area tourism numbers up in 2015, state numbers set new records
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Gov. Hutchinson: Clerks have no discretion on gay marriage licenses
story by Steve Brawner, courtesy of Talk Business & Politicsbrawnersteve@mac.comCounty clerks do not have discretion when it comes to issuing same-sex marriage licenses, Gov. Asa Hutchinson said...
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Businesses face benefit, HR policy changes after same sex marriage ruling
story by Michael Tilleymtilley@thecitywire.comJohn Woodham works for a company that provides benefit and human resources services to more than 300 companies in 38 states. His world got a lot busier...
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