by - January 7, 2011 11:24 am
Balancing state budgets
A slow economy will dominate state legislative agendas.
Regions
by - January 7, 2011 10:53 am
CASA Christmas gift issue now ‘accounted for’
It appears the Arkansas Department of Human Services moved quickly to resolve the issue of misappropriated Christmas gifts intended for a few children in Sebastian County. On Wednesday (Jan. 5)…
by - January 7, 2011 9:23 am
Regional bankruptcies and incorporations
Following are recent bankruptcy and incorporation filings from Crawford, Franklin, Logan and Sebastian counties. The information is provided by The Daily Record. a Little Rock-based news and legal information publisher….
by - January 7, 2011 8:50 am
CASA director: State working to fix Christmas gift problem
The Arkansas director of the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) association believes a “viable resolution” is in the works on the issue of misappropriated Christmas gifts. On Wednesday (Jan. 5)…
by - January 6, 2011 10:44 pm
Mallett is off to the NFL
story by Gary Brown, president of College Sports Matchups (CSM is a content partner with The City Wire) [email protected] Arkansas quarterback Ryan Mallett has decided it is time to leave…
by - January 6, 2011 6:12 pm
Post seating in Arkansas House draws objections
Just a day after they all rubbed shoulders at a chummy legislative reception at the Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce, State Reps. Gary Deffenbaugh, R-Van Buren; Jon Eubanks, R-Paris;…
by - January 6, 2011 5:24 pm
Tyson Partnership succession plans revealed
When Don Tyson died earlier today (Jan. 6), so did the majority voice in the Tyson Limited Partnership that controlled Springdale-based Tyson Foods Inc. — one of the world’s largest…
by - January 6, 2011 4:05 pm
Adam & Eats: Brannon’s Pub & Grill
Hoping to begin 2011 on a good note, Adam checks out the burgers at a pub that still has a smoking section.
by - January 6, 2011 3:43 pm
Leon Russell’s ‘distinctive warble’ set for Second Street Live!
Editor’s note: Leon Russell is scheduled to perform in downtown Fort Smith on Jan. 12. at 101 N. Second St., as part of the 2010-2011 Second Street Live! Concert Series. …
by - January 6, 2011 12:01 pm
Don Tyson dies of cancer (Updated)
Don J. Tyson, a college dropout who grew his father’s chicken production business to a Fortune 500 conglomerate, died early Thursday (Jan. 6) morning. The 80-year old Springdale native was…
by - January 6, 2011 11:36 am
Arkansas Legislative Preview: Lottery, constitution and ethics
Editor’s note: The following is the last of three articles by Talk Business Editor Roby Brock, who is a content partner with The City Wire, about nine big issue areas…
by - January 6, 2011 8:14 am
Fort Smith Rotary sponsors speech contest
The Fort Smith Rotary Club is holding its annual Four-Way speech contest Jan. 22 at the main branch of the Fort Smith Public Library. The contest is open to any…
by - January 5, 2011 10:34 pm
CASA alleges state workers ‘misappropriated’ Christmas gifts for children
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) officials in Sebastian County and Arkansas are angry about Christmas gifts they purchased for children being allegedly “misappropriated” by state employees of the Division of…
by - January 5, 2011 7:28 pm
Gov. Beebe, legislative leaders talk details on session plans
Speaking to reporters, Gov. Mike Beebe outlined issues important to his legislative agenda, covering a wide swath of topics that included highways, taxes, prisons, Medicaid, higher education and the economy….
by - January 5, 2011 4:00 pm
Ho, Ho, Ho online
Online holiday sales during 2010 were up 12%.
by - January 5, 2011 3:14 pm
Files: Prison system fix will require innovative thinking
Arkansas Sen. Jake Files, R-Fort Smith, said there will be disagreements on how to fix the state’s prison system, but is confident legislators will see that something must be done…
by - January 5, 2011 10:38 am
Arkansas Legislative Preview: Health care, trust fund and education
Editor’s note: The following is the second of three articles by Talk Business Editor Roby Brock, who is a content partner with The City Wire, about nine big issue areas…
by - January 5, 2011 10:17 am
QuickBooks at the Fort Smith Adult Education Center
Update your computer skills! The Fort Smith Adult Eduation Center offers computer classes to adults in a hands-on, stress-free environment. A variety of class levels are offered from the basics…
by - January 5, 2011 9:59 am
Aviation company to add 300 jobs in Blytheville
Aviation Repair Technologies (ART), an aircraft and component repair company, announced Wednesday (Jan. 5) a facility expansion at the Arkansas Aeroplex in Blytheville. The Arkansas Aeroplex is a multi-modal transportation…
by - January 5, 2011 9:50 am
$2.6 million ‘Movie Lounge’ project back on track
The Movie Lounge is back on, with Dwight Curry and Lynn Curry Weidman ready to move forward on a $2.6 million project that will create up to 60 jobs and…