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by The City Wire staff -

Porn star dreamin’

“Son, what are your plans after you graduate this month?” “Well Mom, I’m heading to California to be a porn star. I’m going to follow my passion!” If being a…

by The City Wire staff -

89th Session Wrap, part I

What began as a Session with historical implications ended as a lesson in real world governance and bi-partisanship with major agenda items being completed. The newly minted Republican majorities in…

by Larry Brannan -

Whatever Happened To Ben Pearson?

Manufactured in Pine Bluff, what started in Ben Pearson’s garage in 1931 with a few part-time helpers became within a few years the largest archery equipment company in the world. Then what?

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Historic Communities of the Fort Chaffee Area

September 20, 1941 seven hundred twelve (712) land-owners were displaced from 72,000  acres in the area now known as Fort Chaffee by the Department of Defense as they prepared to…

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Big River Steel: The Nucor pushback

With state lawmakers contemplating a $125 million bond program to advance a $1.1 billion steel mill project in northeast Arkansas, a competitor is quietly pushing back at the capitol by…

by Roby Brock -

Big River Steel: The Nucor Pushback

With state lawmakers contemplating a $125 million bond program to advance a $1.1 billion steel mill project in northeast Arkansas, a competitor is quietly pushing back by raising concerns about the investment group supporting Big River Steel.

by Steve Brawner -

For Tommy Boyer, It All Started At The Free Throw Line

Tommy Boyer, a longtime Kodak executive, entrepreneur and chairman of the University of Arkansas’ Campaign for the 21st Century, shot 89.2 percent from the line during his career as a Razorback. It was the foundation for his business success.

by Roby Brock -

Bill Cravens: The Bridge Builder

An engineer, accountant, banker and IT executive, William L. “Bill” Cravens may have one of the most diversified backgrounds of any inductee to ever enter the business hall of fame.

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Creative Writing III

Learn from a master and published author how to create the written word, the characters, and plot that makes your novel… or short story… or novella… or script. If you…

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Creative Writing II

Learn from a master and published author how to create the written word, the characters, and plot that makes your novel… or short story… or novella… or script. If you…

by Steve Brawner -

GOP Planning For Vouchers, More Charters

Editor’s note: This is the first in a series of articles focused on upcoming education issues that will be addressed by the 89th General Assembly. Republican legislators are considering bills…

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Five Political Storylines In 2012

In politics, Arkansas had a watershed year that saw the departure of major candidates from immediate future races, while a traditional blue state turned red. Throw in marijuana, casinos, taxes and ethics and it was about what you’d expect – the unexpected.