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Around 200 new jobs coming to Fort Smith, Alma
story by Michael Tilleymtilley@thecitywire.comExpansion of a health and rehab center in Alma and the Sykes call center operation in Fort Smith could add up to 220 jobs in the Fort Smith region – an...
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Beebe pushes officials to meet broadband challenge
story by Roby Brock, with Talk Business, a content partner with The City Wireroby@talkbusiness.netEditor’s note: This is the first of a three-part series from Roby Brock with Talk Business.State...
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Sebastian County home sales up almost 8%
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comHome sales in the area were down for the month of June, pulled down by a more than 50% decline in sales in Crawford County. The county sandwiched between the...
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Whirlpool submits ‘final’ pollution remedy
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comEnvironmental consultants hired by Whirlpool submitted a final remedy work plan to the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality yesterday (July 16) to...
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Dining Dialogue: Carman works to stay positive
story by Michael Tilleymtilley@thecitywire.comEditor’s note: The Fort Smith area Dining Dialogue is sponsored by Whole Hog Cafe in Fort Smith and managed by The City Wire. The Dining Dialogue delivers...
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Fitch: Online grocery growth faces headwinds
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comOnline grocery sales continue to grab headline media attention in the U.S. but they remain a small part of the overall market, according to Fitch Ratings. Fitch...
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Tyson names new director over chaplain program
Michael Tarvin was recently named director of chaplain services for Springdale-based Tyson Foods. Tarvin will be responsible for leading more than 120 workplace chaplains employed by the multinational...
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Meat industry sues USDA over new COOL rules
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comFresh meat sold at U.S. grocery stores will soon have a label detailing where an animal was born, raised and slaughtered, with the labels costing an estimated...
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Back-to-school spending dip expected
Retailers began their “back-to-school” push earlier this year, but the National Retail Federation expects consumers will shell out $54 less per family this year compared to 2012. A survey conducted by...
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Declines continue for regional tourism tax revenue
Editor’s note: This story is a component of The Compass Report. The quarterly Compass Report is managed by The City Wire and presented by Fort Smith-based Benefit Bank. Other supporting sponsors of The...
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Van Buren farmers seeks to expand with crafts
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comA local farmers market expects new business and continued growth following action taken by the Van Buren City Council this week. On Monday (July 15), the city...
View ArticleSimmons, Home BancShares see quarterly income rise
story from Talk Business, a TCW content partnerSimmons First National Corp. posted second quarter 2013 net income of $6.58 million, a slight increase from the $6.54 million it reported one year ago....
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ABC approves 37 liquor store permits in Benton County
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comThe Alcohol Beverage Control of Arkansas approved 37 permits for new liquor stores in Benton County during the past three full days of hearings held in Little...
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House flips pick up steam, but it’s not easy money
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comHouse flipping is up 256% in Arkansas, but those involved in buying and renovating a home for a profit say the process is tough and risky in smaller metro areas....
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Fewer employed, but state jobless rate remains 7.3%
Editor’s note: This story is a component of The Compass Report. The quarterly Compass Report is managed by The City Wire and presented by Fort Smith-based Benefit Bank. Other supporting sponsors of The...
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Broadband issue includes ‘ravine of communication’
story by Roby Brock, with Talk Business, a content partner with The City Wire roby@talkbusiness.netEditor’s note: This is the second story of a three-part series from Roby Brock with Talk Business on...
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CVS Pharmacy sets sights on NWA (updated)
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comOne of the largest pharmacy chains in the country – CVS Corporation – recently met with city planning officials in Bella Vista about a proposed 13,225...
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Dining Dialogue: Home Builders face tough issues
story by Michael Tilleymtilley@thecitywire.comEditor’s note: The Fort Smith area Dining Dialogue is sponsored by Whole Hog Cafe in Fort Smith and managed by The City Wire. The Dining Dialogue delivers...
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Family-owned Ryan’s to close Springdale shop
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comRetail is tough business even in the best of times, and for Max Ryan, who is closing his Springdale clothing store after 47 years, it’s a crossroads into...
View ArticleBancorpSouth reports increase in quarterly income
BancorpSouth, which has operations in the Fort Smith and Northwest Arkansas areas, reported second quarter net income of $20.75 million, slightly ahead of the $20.62 million for the same quarter of...
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