Month: February 2012

Mii Monday

Start off the week with fun! Come play the library’s Wii. This is a free program for ages 13-18. For more information, please call the Alma Public Library at 632-4140.

eReaders, eReaders

Library books are available for eReaders. Curious about eReaders? Comparing eReaders? You have a new eReader and you have questions. We’ll try to help you find answers. This is a…

Crawford County Library Week – Gift Basket Drawing

Enter to win a great basket of goodies to celebrate Crawford County Library Week! Put your name in the drawing starting on March 1st. There will be one winner each…

Talk Politics With Gov. Mike Beebe

This morning, Feb. 8, at 10 a.m., Talk Business & Politics will launch its latest installment of “Talk Politics,” our Q&A session with Gov. Mike Beebe (D).

Legal door closes on ‘true up’ issue

On Tuesday night (Feb. 7), Fort Smith closed the door on legal action for past Van Buren water true ups. But the door wouldn’t shut quietly. Directors passed a settlement…

300 jobs possible with Union Pacific facility

Between 200 and 300 jobs could come back to Fort Smith if attorney and land buyer David Harp, Union Pacific, and the Fort Chaffee Redevelopment Authority (FCRA), can work out…

Plans Under Way for New Poultry Federation Building

Tyson million-dollar gift initiates capital campaign.

Arkansas PRSA To Honor Rep Artistic Director

The Arkansas Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) will honor Bob Hupp with its Diamond Award on March 16 at the Little Rock Club. Hupp is the…

Hallum: No Knowledge of Grand Jury Investigation

I caught up with Rep. Hudson Hallum (D-West Memphis) today at the state capitol and asked him about the grand jury convening today in Little Rock and also about some…

Tourism focus of 2012 Compass Conference

The 2012 The Compass Conference will focus on one of the few highlights of the Fort Smith regional economy during 2011: The tourism industry. The luncheon conference is set for…

Mark Martin Hires Outside Counsel In Redistricting Lawsuit

Arkansas Secretary of State Mark Martin (R) hired former Congressman and Republican gubernatorial candidate Asa Hutchinson’s law firm to defend his office in a lawsuit challenging black majority legislative boundaries.

Walmart Investing $750 Million To Expand Canadian Footprint

Walmart confirmed today (Feb. 7) plans to spend $750 million in Canada to complete at least 73 projects this year, which will add 4.6 million square feet for retail giant.

Fort Smith Firm To Print London 2012 Olympic Tickets

Fort Smith-based Weldon, Williams & Lick (WWL) has won the contract to print about 8.8 million tickets for the London 2012 Olympics, according to several European news agencies.

Agribusiness Weekly Update: Egg prices down

The Agribusiness Weekly Update, compiled from various sources by The City Wire staff, is presented each Tuesday. Sources include the U.S.Department of Agriculture, U.S. Meat Export Federation, and Stephens Inc….

Local stars set Hairspray ablaze

Rogers Little Theater’s production of the smash hit Hairspray, opening Friday (Feb. 10) at Victory Theater, features some behind-the-scenes talent from a local television news anchor and up-and-coming choreographer who…

Walmart to expand Canadian footprint

Walmart confirmed today (Feb. 7) plans to spend $750 million in Canada to complete at least 73 projects this year, which will add 4.6 million square feet for retail giant….

Fort Smith firm to print London 2012 Olympic tickets

Fort Smith-based Weldon, Williams & Lick (WWL) has won the contract to print about 8.8 million tickets for the London 2012 Olympics, according to several European news agencies. “Weldon, Williams…

Northwest Arkansas, Little Rock leaders to meet

For more than a decade, the superpower business communities of central and Northwest Arkansas have competed for influence, sway and credit as the driving economic engine for Arkansas. Now, they're…

Northwest Arkansas Council, Little Rock Chamber Holding Two-day Meeting

For more than a decade, the superpower business communities of central and Northwest Arkansas have competed for influence, sway and credit as the driving economic engine for Arkansas. Now, they’re looking to join forces.

Acxiom Hiring Tech Workers

Acxiom says it is looking to bring on hundreds of new tech workers as the Little Rock-based data and digital marketer adds a greater emphasis to its digital media strategies.