by - March 19, 2009 2:40 pm
The American Legislative Exchange Council rates Arkansas high on an economic outlook list as part of its “Rich States, Poor States” report. Helping Arkansas rank 12th among the 50 states…
by - March 19, 2009 1:11 pm
Extension of the trolley tracks in downtown Fort Smith could begin before the end of 2009, Bradley Martin and Jayne Hughes said during a Thursday (Mar. 19) commission meeting of…
by - March 19, 2009 6:08 am
OG&E has received approval for a $13.6 million rate increase for its 65,000 customers in western Arkansas. But the company noted in a press release that the increase “could be…
by - March 18, 2009 7:50 pm
Recent survey finds that just 3% of employers discontinued the match in 2008.
by - March 18, 2009 6:46 pm
Peter gets all mushy with mango juice and smooching after a movie. Get a room!
by - March 18, 2009 5:55 pm
An annexation of Ben Geren Park by the city of Fort Smith would allow the city to fall under a state hospitality tax provision of which North Little Rock is…
by - March 18, 2009 1:39 pm
Immaculate Conception School is having their annual spring festival on May 1st and 2nd. The festival is being held beside the Immaculate Conception Church at the end of Garrison. This…
by - March 18, 2009 1:36 pm
Immaculate Conception School is having their annual spring festival on May 1st and 2nd. The festival is being held beside the Immaculate Conception Church at the end of Garrison. This…
by - March 18, 2009 10:00 am
A press release from the Arkansas Insurance Department about the department’s ability to answer questions from Arkansans about financial assist with the continuation of health care coverage is only half…
by - March 18, 2009 8:53 am
Send less to the IRS by paying close attention to the deduction rules.
by - March 17, 2009 9:33 pm
The Arkansas-Oklahoma State Fair was named the 2008 Grand Old Classic Special Event award winner Tuesday night at the closing ceremonies of the 35th Annual Governor’s Conference on Tourism. The…
by - March 17, 2009 8:56 pm
Citing a need to focus on the declining quality of health care in the Fort Smith area, Fort Smith Mayor Baker has scheduled a health care forum for 7 p.m.,…
by - March 17, 2009 8:39 pm
Beginning May 1, the small lake at Carol Ann Cross Park in Fort Smith will be home to a fleet of five pedal-boats available for rental from Noah Steffey, owner…
by - March 17, 2009 1:35 pm
Editor’s note: The City Wire invited journalism students from Greenwood High School to obtain real-world reporting experience by researching, writing and contributing stories to The City Wire. The following story…
by - March 17, 2009 11:40 am
Many of the forces causing a decline in the global economy resulting in lower commodity prices.
by - March 17, 2009 11:09 am
Editor’s note: Peter Lewis, the only cultured member of The City Wire staff, is traveling to Austin, Texas, to provide updates on the popular SXSW music festival. He will provide…
by - March 16, 2009 8:10 pm
The tourism industry in the Fort Smith region survived 2008, but state tourism officials are holding their breath on how the industry might fare in 2009. Figures released Monday (Mar….
by - March 16, 2009 2:20 pm
Events in Seattle and Denver possibly present examples of what’s to come.
by - March 16, 2009 2:01 pm
Times are tough for trucking operations like Fort Smith-based Arkansas Best Corp. and Van Buren-based USA Truck Inc., but if they can hang on, the future is bright. The American…
by - March 16, 2009 12:28 pm
The top mistake of those planning and managing community festivals and events is not understanding that the effort is “a full-time job that requires a lot of planning,” noted Kristine…
