by - October 31, 2011 1:42 pm
story by Michael Tilley [email protected] Ron Embree is determined to not go the way of Southern Steel & Wire, Jarden, Fortis Plastics and other former Whirlpool vendors no longer in…
by - October 31, 2011 9:08 am
Trucking industry analyst Jack Waldo believes the Board of Directors at USA Truck have rejected a takeover attempt by Celadon Trucking because they believe USA Truck is “seriously undervalued” and…
by - October 31, 2011 8:22 am
Fort Smith sales tax collections in the city’s September report were down 0.27% compared to the 2010 period, with September only the second month in the 2011 reporting year to…
by - October 28, 2011 6:27 pm
After about 8 months on the bench, U.S. District Judge P.K. Holmes III, was formally “invited” to serve as a federal judge during an investiture ceremony held Friday (Oct. 28) …
by - October 28, 2011 4:52 pm
Nancy Baker, the widow of the late and former Fort Smith Mayor Ray Baker, has endorsed passage of the 1% prepared food tax. Her endorsement was first posted as a…
by - October 28, 2011 1:30 pm
Sales of new and existing homes in Crawford, Franklin and Sebastian counties totaled 1,365 during the first nine months of 2011, down 4.5% compared to the 2010 period, according to…
by - October 28, 2011 9:16 am
Celaya, Mexico-based Industrias Bachoco announced Friday (Oct. 28) that it will acquire OK Industries — a company based in Fort Smith since 1933. Bachoco officials say they will continue to…
by - October 28, 2011 8:43 am
Third-quarter net income of $12.265 million for Fort Smith-based Arkansas Best Corp. marks the first time since the end of 2008 that the trucking company has posted two consecutive quarters…
by - October 27, 2011 10:12 pm
The news that Benton Harbor, Mich.-based Whirlpool Corp. will close its Fort Smith plant after more than 45 years of operation drew several comments from business and political leaders. The…
by - October 27, 2011 7:28 pm
story by Aric Mitchell [email protected] “Feeling like you don’t have any opportunities means that you won’t have any opportunities,” former Alltel CEO Scott Ford told The City Wire at Thursday’s…
by - October 27, 2011 3:20 pm
The city of Fort Smith issued the following statement following Thursday’s (Oct. 27) news that Whirlpool will close its Fort Smith refrigerator manufacturing plant. Today’s news that Whirlpool will be…
by - October 27, 2011 2:50 pm
A gray, overcast and rainy Thursday (Oct. 27) seemed made-to-order on a day when it was confirmed that Whirlpool Corp. would cease operations at its Fort Smith refrigerator manufacturing plant….
by - October 27, 2011 11:22 am
Several sources tell The City Wire that Whirlpool will announce today (Oct. 27) the closure of its Fort Smith refrigeration manufacturing plant. Whirlpool Vice President Jeff Noel is expected to…
by - October 26, 2011 9:30 pm
Editor’s note: Roby Brock, with our content partner Talk Business, wrote this report. He can be reached at [email protected] Gov. Mike Beebe (D) appeared on our latest installment of "Talk…
by - October 26, 2011 6:13 pm
story and photos by Michael Tilley [email protected] Deepening of the Arkansas River channel and the hospitality of city residents along the river were two of the primary discussions during the…
by - October 26, 2011 4:33 pm
story by Aric Mitchell [email protected] Plans for the Steve Rinke Memorial Scholarship are moving closer to fruition, according to organizer Bill Coffelt of Hanna Oil and Gas. Rinke, who most…
by - October 26, 2011 4:04 pm
Editor’s note: Roby Brock, with our content partner Talk Business, wrote this report. He can be reached at [email protected] It’s all about perspective. While Arkansas attitudes on the economy remain…
by - October 25, 2011 10:43 pm
story by Michael Tilley [email protected] The Forward Fort Smith committee pushing for passage of the 1% hospitality tax has raised at least $9,100 to support their effort, but a leader…
by - October 25, 2011 8:20 pm
story by Aric Mitchell [email protected] The Fort Smith Regional Airport Commission bid farewell to one of its own at Tuesday night’s meeting. Commissioner Ryan Carter accepted an out-of-state position and…
by - October 25, 2011 5:48 pm
The Fort Smith Board of Directors appeared to back away from approving a resolution that would require utility companies to place lines underground with development at Chaffee Crossing. During a…
