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Fort Smith Directors address hunting, jobs and alcohol

The Tuesday night (Feb. 5) meeting of the Fort Smith Board of Directors saw votes in favor of urban hunting and bringing to jobs to Fort Smith, and talk about…

NWA Beer: Start spreading the brews

FAYETTEVILLE — The pinnacle of the sporting world descended upon New Orleans this past weekend with the arrival of Super Bowl 47, smack dab in the center of a city…

The Oklahoma report

In recent years, Oklahoma’s state government has played a vital supporting role to the private sector, helping to promote a business friendly environment that has lead to a net gain…

The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith Chorale and Women's Chorus will present their annual ECCO Concert (Eclectic Choral Concert Opportunity) at 7:30 pm. This concert will feature original compositions by…

UpStream Art

Water is like a magnet, picking up everything in its path. When it rains, water picks up pollutants and takes them into our storm drains which flow untreated to our…

NWA Dining Dialogue: Steve Clark’s chamber focus

Steve Clark says the economic development portion of his job is all about “Eds, Meds and Innovation.” Clark, president and CEO of the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce, believes the future…

NWA business community invested in good schools

When students perform well in school, teachers and parents are naturally delighted but there’s another sector of society that is also pleased with the success: the business community. In Northwest…

The Supply Side: Wal-Mart supplier retail news briefs

• Supervalu turnover puts Duncan on top Sam Duncan was named CEO and president of Supervalu Inc. on Monday, replacing Wayne Sales and confirming a leadership turnover that was set…

I Heart Derby Extravaganza

Join the River Valley Roller Girls at the Fort Smith Convention Center February 16 for tons of derby! MIni bouts, featuring skaters from all over the region, begin at 3:00 pm. The main…

Smart911 use growing in Fort Smith region

Smart911 has only been available in Arkansas since June 2012. Even though it is relatively new, the program, an enhanced 911 service which can provide emergency dispatch centers everything from…

Tyson Foods Gets ‘A’ on Sustainability Report

The meat processor’s 2012 report met the Global Reporting Initiative’s highest level of transparency and disclosure.

UA to offer doctorate in nursing

The University of Arkansas will offer a doctorate in nursing practice beginning this fall, according to a university statement. The new degree is part of continuing efforts by the Eleanor…

Tyson declares dividend and sets new high

Tyson Foods’ board of directors has declared a cash dividend of 5 cents for each A share and 4 cents for the restricted B class shares. The dividend is payable…

Tyson Foods scores an ‘A’ on sustainable efforts

Tyson Foods Inc. received an “A” from the Global Reporting Initiative for its latest corporate social responsibility report, company officials announced today. The new sustainability report is the fourth…

NWA building pace rose sharply in 2012

Building permit values across Northwest Arkansas rose 74% during 2012, as construction crews logged more hours and completed more jobs than in the prior two years combined. The four largest…

Bank profit recovery shows progress in 2012

The community banking sector across Northwest Arkansas held on to 14.5% more profits in 2012 than in the prior year. The group surveyed by The City Wire includes 17 banks…

Senators quiz officials on steel mill ‘superproject’

Arkansas economic and finance leaders fielded more than two-and-a-half hours of questions from the Arkansas State Senate on the state’s recruiting of a $1.1 billion Big River Steel Mill superproject…

Concept plans unveiled for Ben Geren aquatic park

Residents got a look at plans for the new Ben Geren Aquatic Center Monday night (Feb. 4) at the Sebastian County Courthouse. A group of more than 30 residents attended…

Republican Curtis Coleman enters race for governor

Republican businessman Curtis Coleman announced today (Feb. 4) that he will seek his party's nomination for governor in 2014. In a phone call to The City Wire on Monday, Coleman…

Effort continues to change Fort Smith gun laws

Steve Jones is not letting up on his effort to convince Fort Smith officials to change the rules on firearms in city parks. On Monday (Feb. 4), Jones e-mailed Fort…