USA Truck expands terminal operation in West Memphis
Van Buren-based USA Truck announced Wednesday (March 11) an expansion of its West Memphis terminal operation “to meet the needs of its growing business in the nation’s most active ground transportation...
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Avian Influenza confirmed in Boone County turkey flock, exports banned
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comThe H5N2 “bird flu” strain has now been found in a Butterball turkey farm in Boone County. It’s been 11 years since the highly pathogenic strain of Avian...
View ArticleJohnny Cash home, U.S. Marshals coin received Arkansas tourism awards
The boyhood home of Johnny Cash and the U.S. Marshals Commemorative Coin Program received tourism awards during the 41st annual Arkansas Governor’s Conference on Tourism.The conference was held March...
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With U.S. economic growth, consumer debt remains a problem
U.S. GDP growth has improved and the national jobless rate fell to 5.5% in February, but rising consumer debt suggests that overall economic recovery is not resulting in a better financial position for...
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NWA hospitality sector expects bright 2015 after solid 2014
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comThe opening of the Amazeum, art and architecture, a film festival, a robust business climate and love for the Razorbacks are expected to draw more visitors to...
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Opportunities, problems noted with Arkansas aerospace and defense sector
story by Wesley Brown, courtesy of Talk Business & Politicswesbrocomm@gmail.comOne of the things learned during the recent Arkansas Aerospace and Defense Summit is that Arkansas could be a big...
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Patent owner hopes ‘House Arrest’ iPhone app replaces ankle bracelets
story from Talk Business & Politics, a content partner with The City WireOn Feb. 18, Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced his legislative proposals meant to reduce the state’s incarceration rates. He may...
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The Video Wire: Notes on parades, pub crawls and pageants
The Video Wire this week delivers an unusual way to conduct a beauty pageant, changes in commands at the 188th Wing, a parade with men in kilts and nothing else and the legendary ‘stache.Dawson Meadows...
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Downtown Bentonville continues to develop with restaurant options
story by Rose Ann Pearce, special to The City WireInvestors continue to pour money into dining venues for downtown Bentonville, an area that hosts an estimated 500,000 visitors annually. Kalene...
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The Supply Side: Peds new $16 million plant part of Wal-Mart onshoring effort
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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Tyson Foods’ share price tumbles after bird flu reported
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comWhat are the costs of a few sick turkeys in north Arkansas? A little more than $4.19 million if you are Tyson Foods Board Chairman John Tyson, and almost $50...
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Oilfield companies feel pain of weak oil and gas futures
story by Wesley Brown, courtesy of Talk Business & Politicswesbrocomm@gmail.comWeak commodity prices are causing oil and gas producers and related oilfield and drilling specialty firms to revisit...
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Arkansas stocks fare well as Dow and S&P 500 tumble
story by Wesley Brown, courtesy of Talk Business & Politicswesbrocomm@gmail.comArkansas’ publicly traded concerns held their own this week as many U.S. stocks got caught in the broader market’s...
View ArticleButterfield Trail Village opening two new facilities
Butterfield Trail Village recently opened a new aquatic center with pool, fitness and spa facilities, and a new assisted living cottage on its 44-acre campus in Northwest Arkansas. Butterfield is a...
View ArticleGeorgia O’Keeffe’s exhibit to feature new acquisition by Crystal Bridges
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art has recently acquired Georgia O’Keeffe’s Jimson Weed/ White Flower No. 1, (1932, oil on canvas), which will debut in a focused exhibition, Georgia O’Keeffe: See...
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J.B. Hunt executives cash in after strong corporate profits in 2014
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comLogistics giant J.B. Hunt Transport Services posted healthy revenue and profits in 2014 which translated to hefty bonuses for the company’s top executives,...
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‘Innovation Summit’ geared to help manufacturers better use technology
story by Wesley Brown, courtesy of Talk Business & Politicswesbrocomm@gmail.comCentral Arkansas will play host next month to a two-day, first-of-its-kind Arkansas Manufacturing Innovation Summit...
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Active new home market pushes up Northwest Arkansas real estate price
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comRising prices and a more than 9% gain in home sales is the emerging early trend in Benton and Washington counties.Agents sold 928 homes in the first two months...
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Fort Smith area homes sales off to strong start in 2015
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comThe possibility of rising interest rates, easier loan requirements and rising rental costs are helping to nudge more first-time homebuyers into the market, a...
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Labor numbers positive for Arkansas in January, jobless rate dips to 5.6%
Labor market numbers moved in the right direction for Arkansas during January, with the number of employed up more than 3%, the workforce size up more than 2% and unemployment down 13.09%.Arkansas’...
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