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 9:13 pm
The stars of the show at Lawrence’s are the chorizo burger and the California dog. And the mac-n-cheese is stellar.
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 7:02 pm
It’s a cute, steampunk concept to package such a baffling array of abilities and styles into this group of noble warriors. But it didn’t work.
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 5:35 pm
Acxiom’s CEO said results were “in line with expectations.”
by - October 26, 2011 5:29 pm
Fort Smith-based Arkansas Best Corp. announced Wednesday (Oct. 26) a dividend of 3 cents per share payable Nov. 23 to share holders of record on Nov. 9. The transportation holding…
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 26, 2011 2:05 pm
The League of Women Voters of Fort Smith will host a panel discussing the Federal Role in Public Education, Monday, November 14, at Noon at the Fort Smith Golden Corral,…
by - October 26, 2011 1:57 pm
West-Ark Church of Christ will host a Praise and Harmony Worship Seminar featuring Keith Lancaster and John Bynum of Acappella on November 18 – 20. Contact the church office for more details…
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 10:03 pm
Twenty-one junior and senior high school marching bands from around Arkansas took to the field at Mayo-Thompson Stadium at Northside High School.
by - October 25, 2011 8:49 pm
More than 2,000 attended the 24th Annual Taste of Fort Smith, a charity event sponsored by Altrusa.
