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Attorney Addition

Local attorney Michael Johnson, who was commissioner of the Arkansas Securities Department from 2001 to 2007, recently joined Fayetteville law form Smith Hurst PLC.

New Mathews

Grady Mathews is leaving Newmark Grubb Arkansas and will no longer be the real estate agent handling Bentonville Plaza.

Hicks Hire

Great Southern Bank scored a nice hire recently by naming Matt Hicks its new market manager for Northwest Arkansas.

Apple Pay Potential

Arvest Bank has the ball rolling on Apple’s brand new mobile payment system.

Beau Terre Bought

A California-based investor recently paid $21.75 million for 370,000 SF of upscale office space through the purchase of Beau Terre Office Park in Bentonville.

Purchase From Paragould

First National Bank of Paragould recently purchased five empty bank branches in Benton and Washington counties for a combined $12.2 million.

Tusk to Tail 2014: Any freakin’ chance there is a Moral Victory Bowl?

When Arkansas running back Kody Walker crossed the goal line without the ball early in the first quarter, it wasn’t just foreshadowing a game of missed opportunities. It was also…

J.B. Hunt Transport looks for strong quarter despite rising costs

Freight volume has been strong across the trucking industry in the third quarter which analysts agree should propel J.B. Hunt Transport’s profits up 13% over the same period in 2013….

Speak Up Americans!!

Come learn about November 4th election and upcoming issues, especially Issue 3 (term limits). So mark your Calendar and Plan on joining Us! Our voices WILL BE HEARD IF WE USE…

Startups To Watch: Oh Baby Gets Private Label, Picasolar And DataRank Hiring

Editor’s note: The City Wire has consulted with people closely affiliated with Northwest Arkansas entrepreneurial programs to compile a list of the five entrepreneurial startups to watch in 2014. Our…

Car-Mart Amends Its Corporate Credit Line

America’s Car-Mart amended its credit agreement with lenders, securing a $200 million credit line made public in a federal filing Friday (Oct. 10). The prior credit limit was $145 million….

Cotton-Pryor debate begin a week of candidate debates in Arkansas

After a year-and-a-half of attack ads and press releases, Sen. Mark Pryor, D-Ark., and Rep. Tom Cotton, R-Dardanelle, will debate on the same stage twice this week: first on Monday…

AP scores show gains in Arkansas’ education system

Education continues to be our top priority in Arkansas, and we know that one of our biggest educational challenges is increasing the number of Arkansans who earn college degrees. This…

The old lion speaks

The youngest old lion in the pride of Arkansas’ politicians from the era of “retail politics” roared loudly this past week. And like him or not, his words still ring…

Senate Clashes Headline Week Of Debates

After a year-and-a-half of attack ads and press releases, Sen. Mark Pryor and Cong. Tom Cotton will square off twice in back-to-back debate performances.

NYT’s Jonathan Martin: High Stakes For Senate Debates

With two U.S. Senate debates planned on back-to-back nights this coming week, New York Times national political correspondent Jonathan Martin says, “This could be one of those moments where a…

Weekend Digest: The Never Ending Election Edition

Haven’t had enough of the 2014 election cycle? Never fear – it could extend into 2015, thanks to one state’s quirky law. These stories and more in our Weekend Digest.

Retail imports expected to surge ahead of holiday push

Import cargo volume at the nation’s major retail container ports is expected to see a final surge and set a new monthly record in October as the holiday season approaches,…

Car-Mart amends it corporate credit line