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Big Screen Peter: The Magnificent Seven of Twenty Eleven

Now playing is this short list of the best of the 46 new movies reviewed for The City Wire.

Beebe says Medicaid shortfall postponed

Gov. Mike Beebe (D) used his weekly radio address to spell out several budget proposals, including hope that a Medicaid crisis may be delayed for another year. Speaking about the…

Guys like us

Editor’s note: This essay first appeared Dec. 28, 2008, on The City Wire. It continues to be an appropriate note to begin a new year. Riff Raff, by Michael Tilley…

Business resolve

It’s important to make self-promises.

New Year celebrated by large crowd at Creekmore Park

Temperatures were in the upper 50s through midnight making the celebration a very comfortable event and likely contributing to the large turnout.

Tinsel & Tails guests celebrated the New Year

The Alzheimer’s Association’s goal is to raise $100,000 to help support their programs. Last year, the event raised $85,000.

2011 tough on Arkansas-based stocks

The share price of just seven of the 15 publicly held companies based in Arkansas saw a gain during 2011, and the final trading day of 2011 saw share price…

Second opinion: Van Buren does not have to pay 2009 ‘true up’

A second legal opinion on a 2009 water payment dispute between Fort Smith and Van Buren concurred with the opinion given by Fort Smith attorney Jerry Canfield: Fort Smith does…

Talk Business: 2011 top business and political stories

There was nearly as much good news as bad news in 2011. For every job announcement, there seemed to be a layoff announcement. For any improvement in a key part…

Adam & Eats: Asian Buffet

One of the best things they offer has got to be the fried lobster. Imagine if you will a fried pastry with bits of minced lobster strewn throughout.

Area leaders hope for job growth, civility in 2012

Jobs, regional progress and civility top the 2012 wish list for several area business and civic leaders. The City Wire recently asked area private and public officials to note their…

New Year number

The U.S. population will hit 312.8 million on Jan. 1.

Payment appeal

An Appeals Court says deseg payments must continue.

Deputy clerk to seek Circuit Clerk post

If embattled Sebastian County Circuit Clerk Ken Blevins survives a GOP primary contest, he’ll face one of his employees on the November 2012 ballot. Chief Deputy Circuit Clerk Kathy Guthrie,…

Big Screen Peter: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

From the trippy, special effect laden opening title sequence — think a weird S&M porno mixed with a 1980s metal music video — the movie never pauses for breath.

November another good month for area home sales

A more than 16% increase in area home sales during November continues gains seen in October. However, it may not be enough to end a trend of four consecutive years…

2012 Hog football schedule released

Arkansas will host at least seven in-state games, including conference showdowns with Alabama, Kentucky, Ole Miss and LSU as part of the 2012 football tentative schedule released on Wednesday. The…

Walker family donation aids Fort Smith library

It indeed was a Merry Christmas for the Fort Smith Public Library. Library officials and the family of Barbara Jones Walker gathered Tuesday to officially a recognize a $50,000 donation…

Giving Thanks at New Year’s

While 2011 may have been a dream or left you screaming in your dreams, there is plenty to reflect on and give thanks to before 2012 opens the door. 

First quarter Mitsubishi jobs still doubtful

The opening of Mitsubishi’s large manufacturing operation at Chaffee Crossing continues to be under review, with the legal issues delaying the plant’s opening on a slow path through the courts….