by - November 23, 2010 5:48 pm
Whirlpool Corp. has confirmed that two rounds of recent layoffs have resulted in 850 indefinite job losses at its Fort Smith operation, and leave the employee count at 1,020 hourly…
by - November 23, 2010 4:52 pm
William R. Walker, a Fort Smith native and businessman who was a key player in Fort Smith’s industrial expansion and the expansion of St. Edward Mercy Medical Center, died Sunday….
by - November 23, 2010 3:00 pm
Several local businesses will be set-up for you to shop! Come join the fun and help support the Christ the King Catholic School! There is still vendor space available. For…
by - November 23, 2010 12:10 pm
Sparks Health System has been good for Naples, Fla.-based Health Management Associates. HMA purchased Sparks Health System in a $138-million deal that closed Nov. 30. The company operates 55 hospitals…
by - November 23, 2010 10:40 am
And now some Census data on holiday-related facts and figures.
by - November 23, 2010 10:34 am
Thanksgiving Day visitors at Mt. Magazine State Park will have the added bonus of the scenery inside the large and modern lodge sitting atop the state’s largest mountain. The work…
by - November 23, 2010 10:20 am
Despite gains several key Arkansas job sectors, Arkansas’ jobless rate during October increased to 7.8% from a September rate of 7.7%. October marks the 20th consecutive month the unemployment rate…
by - November 23, 2010 9:06 am
Dr. Jo Blondin, chancellor of Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus, has been named as a new board member with The Women’s Foundation of Arkansas. Also joining the board in January 2011…
by - November 22, 2010 6:54 pm
Former President George W. Bush visited Bentonville on Monday (Nov. 22) to promote his book at the Walmart home office. "I have written a book about the presidency which has…
by - November 22, 2010 5:34 pm
Stockman says good human resources practices are the best preventive medicine for small businesses.
by - November 22, 2010 4:20 pm
story by Chris Rushing, College Sports Matchups (CSM is a content partner with The City Wire) [email protected] Nick Bell would have been proud. With a picturesque backdrop surrounding Davis-Wade Stadium,…
by - November 22, 2010 3:49 pm
Although some locally based trucking companies still struggle to turn a profit, a trucking industry economist says the October freight numbers indicate a “bit of life” in the economic recovery….
by - November 22, 2010 9:57 am
story submitted by the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith Lion Rifles, the air rifle club team at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith, topped the University of Nebraska…
by - November 22, 2010 9:48 am
Survey finds Americans are more thankful than in recent years.
by - November 22, 2010 9:38 am
Area home sales, on a downward trend coming out of September, fell flat in October, with sales in Crawford and Sebastian counties down a combined 49.1% for the month. The…
by - November 22, 2010 8:31 am
Higher meat prices and better sales of pork and prepared foods improved Tyson Foods Inc. fourth quarter profits despite what company officials called “market headwinds.” For the three months ended…
by - November 21, 2010 7:46 pm
The thing with this regional economic development alliance thing is that I’m not feeling the religion. You’ll find me on the back pew working hard to suppress my cynicism as…
by - November 21, 2010 12:04 pm
Connections create action, and actions connect. A virtuous circle.
by - November 21, 2010 11:49 am
The Holiday Market event helps raise funds for the League’s community projects.
by - November 21, 2010 11:16 am
The 10th annual Cotillion had more than 200 in attendance to honor the nine debutantes.
