by - January 4, 2012 8:12 am
Beebe administration officials offered a new argument today that financial mismanagement of federal grant money had more to do with budget woes and layoffs than previously thought at the embattled…
by - January 3, 2012 8:50 pm
“It’s time to move on.” Those were City Director Kevin Settle’s words about the Van Buren true up controversy on Tuesday night (Jan. 3). Settle’s fellow directors agreed with him,…
by - January 3, 2012 5:59 pm
If you paid for a ticket to these movies and didn't regret your decision, you're either above the economic woes of this land or have series cranial issues.
by - January 3, 2012 4:48 pm
Kenny Thompson, division vice president for Whirlpool and manager of the Fort Smith plant, noted in an Oct. 27 statement that union and management at the plant were like family…
by - January 3, 2012 2:56 pm
Fort Smith and Van Buren are two of 12 Arkansas communities to receive the 2011 Arkansas Volunteer Community of the Year Award. The awards will be presented at the Arkansas…
by - January 3, 2012 2:43 pm
Here are a few good things to get January and 2012 off to the right start.
by - January 3, 2012 11:52 am
Award-winning business reporter Kim Souza will join The City Wire in mid January to lead the web publication’s coverage of business and politics in Northwest Arkansas. The City Wire, re-launched…
by - January 3, 2012 9:30 am
The Faulkner family helps buy UA uniforms.
by - January 2, 2012 5:03 pm
Now playing is this short list of the best of the 46 new movies reviewed for The City Wire.
by - January 2, 2012 11:56 am
Gov. Mike Beebe (D) used his weekly radio address to spell out several budget proposals, including hope that a Medicaid crisis may be delayed for another year. Speaking about the…
by - January 1, 2012 7:07 pm
Editor’s note: This essay first appeared Dec. 28, 2008, on The City Wire. It continues to be an appropriate note to begin a new year. Riff Raff, by Michael Tilley…
by - January 1, 2012 6:06 pm
It’s important to make self-promises.
by - January 1, 2012 3:58 pm
Temperatures were in the upper 50s through midnight making the celebration a very comfortable event and likely contributing to the large turnout.
by - January 1, 2012 12:14 pm
The Alzheimer’s Association’s goal is to raise $100,000 to help support their programs. Last year, the event raised $85,000.
by - December 30, 2011 5:48 pm
The share price of just seven of the 15 publicly held companies based in Arkansas saw a gain during 2011, and the final trading day of 2011 saw share price…
by - December 30, 2011 4:14 pm
A second legal opinion on a 2009 water payment dispute between Fort Smith and Van Buren concurred with the opinion given by Fort Smith attorney Jerry Canfield: Fort Smith does…
by - December 29, 2011 6:00 pm
There was nearly as much good news as bad news in 2011. For every job announcement, there seemed to be a layoff announcement. For any improvement in a key part…
by - December 29, 2011 5:27 pm
One of the best things they offer has got to be the fried lobster. Imagine if you will a fried pastry with bits of minced lobster strewn throughout.
by - December 29, 2011 5:06 pm
Jobs, regional progress and civility top the 2012 wish list for several area business and civic leaders. The City Wire recently asked area private and public officials to note their…
by - December 29, 2011 3:50 pm
“Seeing Color” Center For Art & Education- Van Buren 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. January 13-14 A two day workshop at the Center For Art & Education. In this workshop…
