by - February 23, 2012 2:27 pm
In the era of term limits, it doesn't take long to find yourself in the seat of power at the Arkansas legislature. Rep. Uvalde Lindsey, D-Fayetteville, and Rep. Tracy Pennartz,…
by - February 23, 2012 1:08 pm
The U.S. Postal Service has decided against moving mail processing operations from Fayetteville to Little Rock, but will move processing operations from Harrison to Fayetteville. Also, plans remain to move…
by - February 23, 2012 11:46 am
FAYETTEVILLE — While relishing the success of the Million Dollar Quartet, a highlight of the Walton Arts Center’s 2011-12 Broadway season, president and CEO Peter Lane hinted at one of the…
by - February 23, 2012 11:32 am
Welspun continues to grow its large manufacturing operation in Little Rock, with company and state officials announced Thursday (Feb. 23) a $100 million expansion that will add 200 jobs. Based…
by - February 23, 2012 11:10 am
A big fourth quarter propelled mall and online retailer Dillard’s, Inc. to a stellar year of profits. The Little Rock-based retailer reported fourth quarter net income of $141.5 million boosted…
by - February 23, 2012 9:23 am
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…
by - February 22, 2012 6:24 pm
Windstream Corp. produced fourth quarter and full-year financials that resembled the Clint Eastwood classic — “The Good, The Bad & The Ugly.” The results were only slightly better for El…
by - February 22, 2012 5:09 pm
The Descendants is far from perfect. Much like the family it depicts, The Descendants is pockmarked with lulls and awkward moments. Yet these imperfections do little else but varnish the…
by - February 22, 2012 3:00 pm
Information in the inaugural The City Wire’s Arkansas Home Sales Report indicates that Arkansas’ housing market continues on a slow pace toward recovery, with low interest rates and economic uncertainty…
by - February 22, 2012 2:59 pm
Forecasting what will happen in the airline industry is about as unpredictable as forecasting the weather. “Going forward, it looks like there’s good news and bad news,” said Steve Lott,…
by - February 22, 2012 2:19 pm
The World Trade Center Arkansas will host the Commercial Minister of Thailand for a trade seminar at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, March 5, at the organization’s headquarters in Rogers. Minister…
by - February 22, 2012 1:27 pm
Another downtown landmark in Fayetteville is getting a face lift. Dickson Street Liquor store owner William Waite will add 2,000 square feet to the historic building that has been its…
by - February 22, 2012 11:21 am
The first of the major brokerage houses have downgraded Wal-Mart Stores Inc. from a strong buy to a neutral position while trimming the expectations for the retail giant in the…
by - February 22, 2012 11:07 am
Ryan Gehrig will assume post in April.
by - February 21, 2012 7:04 pm
FAYETTEVILLE — University of Arkansas officials are toying with the idea of retrofitting its 1930s men’s gymnasium — former home of the University Museum and now being used by the…
by - February 21, 2012 3:59 pm
A troubled nine-story condo and retail building on Fayetteville’s Dickson Street and adjacent to the University of Arkansas campus has a new marketing and management plan that could help Arvest…
by - February 21, 2012 3:23 pm
Gov. Mike Beebe (D) offered on Tuesday (Feb. 21) a detailed impact of how Republican proposed budget cuts would affect certain state agencies. The Governor has proposed a $4.72 billion…
by - February 21, 2012 12:54 pm
Wal-Mart investors spot more than one reason to sell Tuesday (Feb. 22) as the retail giant’s fourth quarter profits slid 14.7% to $5.163 billion for what is typically the busiest…
by - February 21, 2012 11:42 am
FAYETTEVILLE — The Phunbags Comedy Improv troupe members know what people want, and they’re constantly trying to find new ways to give it to them. During a rehearsal last month,…
by - February 21, 2012 11:21 am
Arvest Bank reported Tuesday (Feb. 21) an 8% increase in 2011 mortgage lending and servicing activities, from $553 million in 2010 to $598 million. In contrast, the Mortgage Bankers Association…
