by - February 9, 2012 5:57 pm
Apple enthusiasts perked up Tuesday (Feb. 7) when a report posted by 9to5Mac, indicated Apple is in early talks to open a store-within-a-store concept inside certain Sam’s Club locations. The…
by - February 9, 2012 4:34 pm
Electronic games of skill wagers for January 2012 were released Thursday (Feb. 9) by the Arkansas Racing Commission.
by - February 9, 2012 4:04 pm
Conner Eldridge, United States Attorney for the Western District of Arkansas, announced Thursday (Feb. 9) that Kimberly O’Dell, 51, of Fayetteville, was sentenced to 108 months imprisonment for wire fraud,…
by - February 9, 2012 3:28 pm
Mammography services at Summit Medical Center in Van Buren now offers a new high-tech digital mammography suite. The new equipment also features Computer-aided detection (CAD), which allows computer software to…
by - February 9, 2012 12:03 pm
After 16 months of investigation and several months of negotiations, federal and state regulators announced a landmark settlement with 5 of the nation’s largest banks regarding abuses in the mortgage…
by - February 9, 2012 11:08 am
After 16 months of investigation and several months of negotiations, federal and state regulators announced a landmark settlement with 5 of the nation’s largest banks regarding abuses in the mortgage servicing industry.
by - February 8, 2012 8:20 pm
Union members at Whirlpool’s Fort Smith refrigeration plant on Wednesday approved an “effects” agreement” that stipulates how they will be paid — including retirement and medical benefits — as the…
by - February 8, 2012 7:17 pm
Maryl Koeth, executive director of the Van Buren Advertising and Promotion (A&P) Commission said that while nothing is official, the May 15 and 16 dates for the Arkansas River Connections…
by - February 8, 2012 4:46 pm
With the pending loss of Whirlpool and the recent struggles of the Air National Guard’s 188th Fighter Wing, Fort Smith has seen its share of turmoil. But according to Steve…
by - February 8, 2012 12:28 pm
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 a deal soon.
by - February 8, 2012 11:48 am
Gov. Mike Beebe (D) said Wednesday there “absolutely” is a chance Caterpillar could locate a manufacturing operation in Fort Smith — possibly in the large manufacturing plant Whirlpool is expected…
by - February 7, 2012 10:19 pm
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…
by - February 7, 2012 4:20 pm
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…
by - February 7, 2012 3:39 pm
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.
by - February 7, 2012 3:31 pm
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.
by - February 7, 2012 3:17 pm
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….
by - February 7, 2012 2:13 pm
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….
by - February 7, 2012 1:58 pm
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…
by - February 7, 2012 11:55 am
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…
by - February 7, 2012 11:50 am
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.
