by - January 4, 2011 12:17 pm
State tax revenue up in December
Indicating continued growth in consumer spending, Arkansas tax revenue was up 1.5% in December and is up 2.4% for the first six months of the fiscal year. The Arkansas Department…
Fort Smith
by - January 4, 2011 11:43 am
Beebe on prison report: ‘Not the be-all and end all’
Gov. Mike Beebe, Supreme Court Chief Justice Jim Hannah, state legislators, and a host of law enforcement, legal and corrections officials gathered at the capitol to reveal a new study…
by - January 4, 2011 8:44 am
Arkansas Legislative Preview: Taxes, redistricting and prisons
Editor’s note: The following is the first of three articles by Talk Business Editor Roby Brock, who is a content partner with The City Wire, about nine big issue areas…
by - January 4, 2011 8:04 am
A new year and new entrepreneurial health
Stockman says good physical and mental health are also key factors in entrepreneurial success.
by - January 4, 2011 7:17 am
Library may rename a facility to honor former Mayor Baker
Fort Smith City Director Kevin Settle has asked city staff to consider the options to honor former Fort Smith Mayor Ray Baker. Baker ended on Dec. 31 a 20-year stint…
by - January 3, 2011 6:15 pm
Another Arkansas Congressman to serve on ‘whip’ team
Incoming U.S. Rep. Tim Griffin, R-Little Rock, who will be sworn in on Wednesday, says he has been asked to serve on the House Republican "whip team" as an assistant…
by - January 3, 2011 5:46 pm
Bank of the Ozarks announces dividend
Little Rock-based Bank of the Ozarks announced Monday (Jan. 3) a regular quarterly cash dividend of 17 cents per common share payable Jan. 21, 2011 to shareholders of record as…
by - January 3, 2011 5:22 pm
Postal Service hearing on Fort Smith facility postponed
U.S. Rep.-elect Steve Womack is a little frustrated with the U.S. Postal Service. When USPS announced Dec. 3 it would study the option of closing the mail processing center in…
by - January 3, 2011 4:48 pm
ABF expands service into the Dominican Republic
Fort Smith-based ABF Freight System announced Monday (Jan. 3) an expanded Caribbean coverage in response to increased demand for shipping solutions from customers taking advantage of opportunities created by the…
by - January 3, 2011 4:30 pm
Area manufacturing association announces new officers
The Fort Smith Area Manufacturing Executive Association announced new officers for 2011. Serving as president of the organization is Greg Boschert, plant manager of Owens-Corning; vice president is Randy Breaux,…
by - January 3, 2011 11:39 am
Sanders begins mayoral duties; ‘new’ city board set to convene
The “new” Fort Smith Board of Directors will consider a relatively short and simple agenda Tuesday (Jan. 4) during its first official voting session. New on the board will be…
by - January 3, 2011 9:29 am
Good manufacturing report
An ISM report notes 17th consecutive months of sector growth.
by - January 3, 2011 9:02 am
Razorbacks ignoring Big Ten bowl woes; avoiding discipline issues
When Arkansas and Ohio State square off Tuesday night (Jan. 4) in the Sugar Bowl it will be the Big Ten’s last chance to salvage from post season pride, notes…
by - January 3, 2011 8:34 am
Baldor, Dillard’s see largest share price gains in 2010
Economic conditions were certainly mixed and uncertain in 2010, but share price moves among the 16 Arkansas-based publicly held companies monitored by The City Wire indicate a good year for…
by - January 2, 2011 9:22 am
Continuing the SOB watch
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. It’s just another day, really….
by - January 2, 2011 9:18 am
Gubernatorial reflection
Gov. Mike Beebe reviews the ups and downs of 2010.
by - January 1, 2011 12:52 pm
Crowds come and go quickly on New Year’s in Fort Smith
Creekmore Park gathers a large crowd for the ball drop and a fireworks show.
by - January 1, 2011 11:38 am
Tinsel & Tails rings in the new year with a packed house
More than 450 gathered to eat, drink and raise money for Alzheimer’s programs.
by - December 31, 2010 3:30 pm
Womack asked to join ‘whip team’
U.S. Rep.-elect Steve Womack, R-Rogers, continues to add to his Congressional responsibilities. Womack was asked Thursday (Dec. 30) by U.S. Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., if he would serve as a…
by - December 30, 2010 5:04 pm
ABB, Baldor move to settle legal entanglements
Officials with ABB and Baldor Electric Co. have moved to settle out of court three lawsuits filed shortly after ABB announced its intent to acquire Baldor. Zurich, Switzerland-based ABB announced…