Fort Smith

Union files complaint against Whirlpool

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…

Fort Smith, Van Buren recognized for volunteerism

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…

Scene by Carson: Jumpin’ January

Here are a few good things to get January and 2012 off to the right start.

Souza to bring award-winning talent to The City Wire

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…

Band money

The Faulkner family helps buy UA uniforms.

Big Screen Peter: The Magnificent Seven of Twenty Eleven

Now playing is this short list of the best of the 46 new movies reviewed for The City Wire.

Beebe says Medicaid shortfall postponed

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…

Guys like us

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…

Business resolve

It’s important to make self-promises.

New Year celebrated by large crowd at Creekmore Park

Temperatures were in the upper 50s through midnight making the celebration a very comfortable event and likely contributing to the large turnout.

Tinsel & Tails guests celebrated the New Year

The Alzheimer’s Association’s goal is to raise $100,000 to help support their programs. Last year, the event raised $85,000.

2011 tough on Arkansas-based stocks

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…

Second opinion: Van Buren does not have to pay 2009 ‘true up’

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…

Talk Business: 2011 top business and political stories

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…

Adam & Eats: Asian Buffet

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.

Area leaders hope for job growth, civility in 2012

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…

“Seeing Color”

“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…

J.R.’s Country Variety Show

JR’s Country Variety Show January 21 King Opera House- Van Buren 7 p.m. JR’s Country Variety Show at 7 p.m. at the King Opera House. Tickets are $5 at the…

“Places In Space” The impression of three women artists

“Places In Space” the impressions of three woman artists Center For Art & Education- Van Buren January 8-January 27 “Places In Space” the impressions of three women artists. Opening exhibition…