by - February 2, 2012 10:39 am
The world’s largest retailer is also one of the fastest growing big-box bankers in America offering an “a la carte menu of financial services” from check cashing to direct deposit…
by - February 2, 2012 9:39 am
It goes without saying that the two leaders of the Arkansas General Assembly will be pivotal and influential in their dealings in the 2012 fiscal session. House Speaker Robert Moore,…
by - February 1, 2012 9:35 pm
Whirlpool Corp. on Wednesday (Feb. 1) reported that improving operating conditions in the company’s North American segment helped boost fourth quarter earnings to $205 million, ahead of the $202 million…
by - February 1, 2012 9:04 pm
A Military.com story adds more weight to concern that the 188th Fighter Wing based in Fort Smith could lose its A-10 planes as a result of planned deep cuts to…
by - February 1, 2012 8:22 pm
From the outset, death is an indelible, omnipresent character in “Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close” — a silent supporting actor that both propels the movie forward and charges it with…
by - February 1, 2012 8:03 pm
Sparks Regional Medical Center in Fort Smith and Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville are among the nation’s Best Regional Hospitals 2011-12, according to U.S. News & World Report, publisher…
by - February 1, 2012 7:51 pm
Love is in the air this month, because you will love all the fun things to do. Feb. 5 5:30 p.m. Don’t forget to tune in to support the New York…
by - February 1, 2012 7:40 pm
The unemployment rate in the Fort Smith metro area was 8% in December, up above the November rate of 7.8% but below the 8.5% during December 2010. In the eight…
by - February 1, 2012 12:45 pm
Free admission. All local vendors. All proceeds benifit Crawford county district 5 volunteer fire department. Location-5920 hwy 59 north, figure five, just 4 miles north of van buren
by - February 1, 2012 12:13 pm
Dynamic Fuels — Tyson Foods’ subsidiary and joint venture with Tulsa-based Syntroleum Corp. — confirmed an agreement with Mansfield Oil Company to jointly market and distribute renewable diesel for use…
by - February 1, 2012 11:34 am
It’s been a full year since Tyson Foods’ patriarch Don Tyson lost his battle with cancer, but the meat company he built continues to persevere through a tough operating climate….
by - February 1, 2012 11:09 am
Dillard’s Inc. announced a $4 million strategic investment with Acumen Brands, an e-commerce company based in Fayetteville, Ark. “We are excited to partner with Acumen Brands, underscoring our continuing commitment…
by - February 1, 2012 10:53 am
The candidate roster for Fort Smith and Sebastian County grows, with Salvatore Salamone announcing for a Fort Smith Director position, and former Sebastian County Quorum Court member Danny Aldridge seeking…
by - January 31, 2012 6:45 pm
While a group representing city leaders statewide remains committed to raising the natural gas severance tax, local chamber groups within the heart of the Fayetteville Shale region are opposed. This…
by - January 31, 2012 5:41 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 - January 31, 2012 4:44 pm
Arvest Bank said it has entered an agreement to purchase Union Bank of Kansas City which has 10 branches in that market. This will double Arvest’s number of branches in…
by - January 31, 2012 4:39 pm
Database marketer Acxiom Corp. posted smaller quarterly profits than one year ago due to declining revenue and a one-time goodwill charge. The Little Rock-based tech firm reported third quarter net…
by - January 31, 2012 3:35 pm
Little Rock-based Metropolitan National Bank ekked out a $537,000 profit in the fourth quarter of 2011, but came up $4.8 million short for the full year, according to call reports…
by - January 31, 2012 3:16 pm
Fort Smith Mayor Sandy Sanders and City Administrator Ray Gosack will be the guest speakers at the Monday, February 27, Noon meeting of the League of Women Voters at the Golden Corral. They will discuss the proposed 1 cent sales tax. …
by - January 31, 2012 1:55 pm
Democratic leaders in the state House and Senate said they were “setting the tone” for the upcoming fiscal session, which begins Feb. 13. “We want to send the message to…
