by - April 6, 2015 12:08 pm
USA Truck CEO John Simone, 53, is on an indefinite leave because of a “serious medical condition,” with Tom Glaser appointed interim chief operations officer to lead the company. Company…
by - April 6, 2015 11:49 am
Pat Lockridge was appointed president of Atlas Technology Group of Bentonville. The local startup is one of the fastest growing third party suppliers in the region with 32 employees in…
by - April 5, 2015 8:09 pm
Senate President Jonathan Dismang and Speaker of the House Jeremy Gillam said they are satisfied with the outcome of the controversial Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) that nearly derailed the…
by - April 5, 2015 7:49 pm
Freedom. Good word. Who doesn’t love “freedom” … at least in the abstract? Conceptually, “freedom” flourishes as an abstraction. After all, who’s for “captivity,” “confinement” or “oppression?” Freedom wins by not being…
by - April 5, 2015 7:24 pm
It’s that time of year again. It arrives the same time each year. A sign this time is here is the number of usually smiling people you see with scowls….
by - April 5, 2015 7:08 pm
“Dare to compete” is the title of one the chapters in Secretary Hillary Clinton’s best-selling autobiography, “Living History.” In that chapter of the book, then U.S. First Lady Clinton recalls…
by - April 2, 2015 9:15 pm
The last full day of the 90th General Assembly regular session felt like a relay race at times as lawmakers hurriedly sped a compromise religious freedom solution through committee, to…
by - April 2, 2015 5:53 pm
From Great Value bacon and eggs to George branded apparel and MainStay home wares, Wal-Mart is the largest private label player in the U.S., according to Walmart U.S. CEO Greg…
by - April 2, 2015 4:59 pm
The Northwest Arkansas housing sector continues its economic expansion at a steady and sustainable pace, according to the Arvest Bank sponsored Skyline Report that examined data from the second half…
by - April 2, 2015 4:02 pm
A compromise religious freedom bill received a veto-proof majority in the House Thursday with the bill being signed into law. The group leading the opposition to the original religious freedom…
by - April 2, 2015 3:51 pm
Bentonville-based America’s Car-Mart has opened its 140th car dealership which is located in Carrollton, Ga., the company reported Thursday (April 2). The Carrollton location marks the sixth corporate dealership…
by - April 2, 2015 3:45 pm
Retailers are not the only companies pulling out all the stops to appease changing consumer demands. Several food companies that supply retail grocers are also busy shifting their businesses away…
by - April 2, 2015 3:18 pm
The coming weeks will feature opportunities to run for a cause, sample fine wines, volunteer, enjoy great music. Events will include Miles for Mutts, "An Evening at the Gallery," United…
by - April 2, 2015 3:14 pm
April will bring more than just showers to Northwest Arkansas as the region plays host to a number of special events. Activities will include a film and discussion with Bradley…
by - April 2, 2015 2:48 pm
State revenues fell below projections in the March report, a dip caused by sales tax and individual income tax collections that did not meet expectations due to wintry weather that…
by - April 2, 2015 10:46 am
University of Arkansas System President Don Bobbitt has named Dan Ferritor as interim chancellor to take over the flagship university’s top position when UA Chancellor G. David Gearhart retires on…
by - April 2, 2015 8:26 am
The Video Wire anchor Dawson Meadows offers a less than factual take on Fort Smith area news and events including info on a “grown up prom” with “tons of roses.”…
by - April 1, 2015 11:48 pm
Having watched and interviewed elected officials for more than 30 years, there are only two with which it was easily and immediately evident why they were popular and successful: Bill…
by - April 1, 2015 9:42 pm
Legislators from the Fort Smith and Northwest Arkansas areas give Gov. Asa Hutchinson high marks on his first legislative session. Most who responded to questions from The City Wire were…
by - April 1, 2015 8:54 pm
The bank concentration in Benton and Washington counties is one of the highest in the nation, with 180 branches operated by 31 different banks in the growing region of 500,000…
