by The City Wire staff - January 17, 2014 12:30 pm
One of Oklahoma's most well-known politicians is calling it quits. U.S. Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Okla., announced late Thursday (Jan. 16) that he would resign following the conclusion of the 113th…
by The City Wire staff - January 17, 2014 12:30 pm
U.S. rail intermodal traffic declined 8.2% in the week ended Jan. 11 compared with the same week last year, the Association of American Railroads reported. Railroads moved about 236,000 intermodal…
by The City Wire staff - January 17, 2014 11:56 am
Banking media firm SNL Financial reports that the nation’s largest credit card issuers reported fewer late payments in December, with a 0.8% drop in delinquency rates from the prior month….
by The City Wire staff - January 17, 2014 11:19 am
Wal-Mart Stores is not the only retailer looking to win favor with the college-age consumers. It appears Target is planning its first TargetExpress store slated to open in July on…
by Talk Business & Politics - January 17, 2014 11:04 am
The initiative will allow APEI to grow its current manufacturing presence.
by Talk Business & Politics - January 17, 2014 10:57 am
The consolidation will take effect for consumers on March 22.
by Kreed - January 17, 2014 9:56 am
This month we will be headed to the offices of the Northwest Arkansas Council. https://www.facebook.com/events/249115668581457/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming
by Kreed - January 17, 2014 9:06 am
Business2Business Luncheon Networking Event The Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce is hosting its bimonthly Business2Business Connection Luncheon on January 21, 2014 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at…
The show features the legendary Ms. Ivory Tinklefinger, Queen of Sleep, whose absurd task is to sing the audience to sleep. On a magnificent grand piano, she proudly performs her…
As part of the 10×10 series, the Walton Arts Center presents Compagnie Kafig! Käfig’s sensational double bill of Correria and Agwa showcases the all-male ensemble of 11 Brazilian dancers in an…
by The City Wire staff - January 17, 2014 6:57 am
A legal turn for same-sex marriage, Coon Supper politics, shuffling money for a sports complex and the push for a third high school in Fort Smith are part of the…
by The City Wire staff - January 17, 2014 6:51 am
Moving a house from New Jersey to Bentonville, area branch bank closures and a California egg-production law are part of the Northwest Arkansas Friday Wire for Jan. 17. NOTES &…
by The City Wire staff - January 16, 2014 8:06 pm
Gov. Mike Beebe on Thursday (Jan. 16) announced appointments to boards and commissions: Ronald Angel, Maumelle, to the Arkansas Veterans Commission. Appointment expires Oct. 15, 2017. Replaces Roger McClain. Amber…
by The City Wire staff - January 16, 2014 7:58 pm
Bank of the Ozarks Inc. reported net income for the fourth quarter of 2013 was $24.4 million, an 18.1% increase from $20.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2012. For…
by The City Wire staff - January 16, 2014 6:26 pm
A federal grant awarded to NorthWest Arkansas Community College will fund courses designed to empower the unemployed by providing technology courses in fields in high demand by area industries and…
by The City Wire staff - January 16, 2014 6:14 pm
Jim Laughton, a member of the communication and arts faculty at NorthWest Arkansas Community College, was recently honored with the John and Suanne Roueche Excellence Award. The annual Roueche Excellence…
by The City Wire staff - January 16, 2014 6:08 pm
Year end figures for Fort Smith area home sales posted mixed results with Crawford County continuing a slide in home sales while Sebastian County posted double-digit growth during 2013. Starting…
by The City Wire staff - January 16, 2014 5:59 pm
It wasn’t a record year, but 2013 was the third best year of all time for home sales in Benton and Washington counties, according to Paul Bynum, economist with MountData.com….
by The City Wire staff - January 16, 2014 5:55 pm
Apollo Global Management said it will acquire CEC Entertainment, which operates 577 Chuck E. Cheese stores. The deal is valued at $1.3 billion, including the assumption of CEC’s outstanding debt….
