by - December 11, 2013 4:01 pm
The holiday season in the Fort Smith area includes a special ceremony at the National Cemetery, candles, Nutcrackers, Carols and a pajama party on the Polar Bear Express. • Christmas…
by - December 11, 2013 3:53 pm
A laboratory in the city of Fort Smith's Utility Department was recently re-certified, not only allowing the lab to continue analysis of surface water and wastewater, but also serve as…
by - December 11, 2013 3:35 pm
Cleanup of debris leftover from last week's ice storm will be collected starting next week, according to the city of Fort Smith's Department of Sanitation. Tree limbs and branches felled…
by - December 11, 2013 12:01 pm
First Data Corporation, a large electronic payments processing company, reports softer spending patterns among consumers so far this holiday season. The report released Wednesday (Dec. 11) found overall retail spending…
by - December 11, 2013 11:50 am
While many Arkansans have come to know Greg Henderson’s work through his satirical news website Rock City Times, his next venture will be anything but a joke. Henderson is set…
by - December 11, 2013 11:42 am
The Walton Family Foundation has announced a $2.1 million grant to the University of Arkansas to fund several programs within the College Access Initiative and the Center For Multicultural and…
by - December 11, 2013 10:46 am
J. Thomas May came to Pine Bluff-based Simmons First National Corp. more than 25 years ago when the bank enterprise was a $500 million operation. $4.5 billion in assets and…
by - December 11, 2013 10:13 am
Tyson Foods is expanding its FarmCheck animal welfare program to include its beef and chicken suppliers, according to plans announced in 2012. The company says suppliers must meet the auditing requirements…
by - December 11, 2013 9:46 am
The Miller McNeil Woodruff Foundation, recently presented a $25,000 check to the Amazeum leadership team that will help the interactive venue be more accessible to children with disabilities. The funds…
by - December 10, 2013 7:23 pm
Most of the Fort Smith and Northwest Arkansas business leaders who responded to an informal survey from The City Wire are optimistic about overall economic conditions in 2014, but worry…
by - December 10, 2013 7:08 pm
The kudos continue to come in for a few Razorback football players. Three Razorbacks were recognized on the All-SEC team voted by the conference’s coaches and released Tuesday (Dec. 10)….
by - December 10, 2013 4:49 pm
The Sebastian County Quorum Court remains uncertain regarding its funding obligations to Ben Geren Aquatics Center after Monday's (Dec. 9) split vote. Ditto for the Fort Smith Board of Directors….
by - December 10, 2013 4:13 pm
Jim Dunn said Tuesday (Dec. 10) that the U.S. Marshals Museum leadership and staff have a lot to do in the next few months as they work to meet a…
by - December 10, 2013 4:07 pm
A project announced at Tuesday's (Dec. 10) Board of Directors meeting will not only improve the appearance of one of the city's busiest intersections, but it could lead to a…
by - December 10, 2013 9:12 am
Two weeks after Wal-Mart Stores Inc. chose Doug McMillon to be the next CEO beginning Feb. 1, the retail giant has tagged David Cheesewright as president and CEO of the…
by - December 10, 2013 6:47 am
Import volume at the nation’s major retail container ports is expected to grow 1.8% in December over the same month last year, and the year should end with an increase…
by - December 9, 2013 9:43 pm
The Sebastian County Quorum Court voted Monday night (Dec. 9) to amend an interlocal agreement with the city of Fort Smith that would see both governments adding about $800,000 combined…
by - December 9, 2013 5:24 pm
Although not headed to a bowl game for the second consecutive year, there may be some solace in the news that four Razorbacks were recognized on the Associated Press All-SEC…
by - December 9, 2013 5:17 pm
It could be several months – if not well into 2014 – before any changes happen at the Fort Smith Regional Airport or the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) as…
by - December 9, 2013 4:21 pm
Bank of the Ozarks says it has entered into a definitive agreement and plan of merger with Bancshares, Inc. of Houston, Texas. Under the terms of the agreement, Bank of…
