by - April 1, 2009 11:33 am
For a fee of $6.83 million, Fort Smith-based Baldor Electric Co. announced Wednesday (April 1) it was able to amend a credit agreement so as to avoid future problems related…
by - April 1, 2009 11:03 am
The real estate market continues to struggle in the Fort Smith region, with February home sales dipping almost 30% in Crawford County and down more than 16% in Sebastian County….
by - April 1, 2009 11:00 am
Tornado season is here — be prepared for any weather, any disaster, any emergency by attending the American Red Cross’ FREE COMMUNITY CLASS: BE RED CROSS READY Class will be…
by - April 1, 2009 6:51 am
Internet advertising revenue pushed past $23 billion in 2008 despite the difficult economy, according to a report from the Interactive Advertising Bureau and PricewaterhouseCoopers. Total internet advertising revenue in 2008…
by - March 31, 2009 6:05 pm
Editor’s note: This post has been updated to correct the stock prices for Tyson Foods. Few of the publicly held companies based in Arkansas saw their stock price improve in…
by - March 31, 2009 4:24 pm
American Spirit Wear announced Tuesday (Mar. 31) it will locate a new production facility and about 30 jobs in Booneville. ASW is a wholesale supplier of jackets for sports, hunting and…
by - March 31, 2009 2:42 pm
Fort Smith is a finalist in the 2009 All-America City Award program sponsored by the National Civic League. The 32 finalist cities will compete June 17-19 in Tampa for the…
by - March 31, 2009 2:20 pm
Rep. Tracy Pennartz, D-Fort Smith, has reported to The City Wire that HB 1060 made it out of committee and will face a vote tomorrow (April 1) in the House…
by - March 31, 2009 11:40 am
The Arkansas Public Service Commission has approved a request by Arkansas-Oklahoma Gas Corp. to lower rates beginning April 1. Fort Smith-based AOG estimated the rate cut would lower the average…
by - March 31, 2009 11:33 am
Various Web sites offer different target markets that could boost your business presence.
by - March 31, 2009 11:15 am
Fort Smith Mayor Ray Baker has called off a health care forum planned for today (Mar. 31) at 7 p.m. at the Fort Smith Convention Center. The Mayor, then citing…
by - March 31, 2009 11:04 am
Gov. Mike Beebe will not support a bill (HB 1060) to provide tax credits to renovation and new construction in central business improvement districts. Sponsored by Rep. Tracy Pennartz, D-Fort…
by - March 31, 2009 7:01 am
The Elders bring their high-energy Celtic rock to downtown Fort Smith.
by - March 30, 2009 8:38 pm
For Fort Smith residents who are tired of the tax and spend policies in Washington. The Fort Smith rally is part of a nationwide protest called Tax Day Tea Party…
by - March 30, 2009 8:07 pm
Following the announcement that Sparks Health System is being sold to Alpharetta, Ga.-based Jackson Healthcare, The City Wire was granted an interview with Jackson Hospital Affiliates President Gary Bell, Sparks…
by - March 30, 2009 3:07 pm
The Sparks Health System Board of Directors announced today (Mar. 30) that the hospital system is being purchased by Alpharetta, Ga.-based Jackson Healthcare. Terms of the deal were not disclosed….
by - March 30, 2009 1:48 pm
There is a full-court press underway around Arkansas to get HB 1060 out of a legislative committee and to the desk of Gov. Mike Beebe. Sponsored by Rep. Tracy Pennartz,…
by - March 30, 2009 12:11 pm
If judging solely by the number of bills filed and the number of bills enacted into law, the Fort Smith area has at least three legislators on track to record…
by - March 30, 2009 9:34 am
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 29, 2009 7:28 pm
Credit history is important, but a low score is not the deal killer some might think.
