by - January 20, 2015 1:17 pm
Reshaping the tax code
Last Saturday, news broke of President Obama’s intentions to reshape the tax code in favor of the middle class and working families, which would require raising taxes and fees on…
Tag: Fort Smith area home sales
by - January 20, 2015 12:45 pm
Program, campus and enrollment growth continues at ATU-Ozark
With student and program growth at Arkansas’ leading universities capturing most of the headlines, one may be forgiven for not knowing of the almost 33% enrollment growth and the broad…
by - January 20, 2015 11:33 am
Wal-Mart to give consumers a cash tax refund option at its stores
Tax refund time is important for retailers and Wal-Mart who will again use their services platforms to help shoppers complete their 2014 income taxes. The retail giant announced this year…
by - January 19, 2015 8:34 pm
Tyson Foods marks 80 years as a company, set for shareholder meeting
When Springdale-based Tyson Foods holds its annual shareholders meeting Jan. 30, the company will also mark 80 years of continued business in one form or another. This milestone is thanks…
by - January 19, 2015 1:32 pm
Cherokee Nation holds topping out ceremony on $80 million expansion in Roland
Officials with the Cherokee Nation gathered in Roland on Monday (Jan. 19) for a topping out ceremony on the $80 million expansion of its casino and hotel operation. The new…
by - January 19, 2015 1:25 pm
Bill filed to record executive sessions for prosecutorial review
A bill has been filed that would require all executive sessions to be recorded, with copies provided to the prosecuting attorney’s office for review. Prosecutors will oppose it as written…
by - January 19, 2015 1:13 pm
XNA sets new traffic record in 2014, Fort Smith airport traffic up almost 10%
Improved economic conditions and stable air fare rates in 2014 helped the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) set a new enplanement record, and helped the Fort Smith Regional Airport post…
by - January 19, 2015 1:07 pm
Startups to Watch: EcoVet and DataRank primed for growth in 2015
Two very different companies — EcoVet of Springdale and DataRank of Fayetteville — each tagged by The City Wire as startups to watch in 2014 said they are primed and…
by - January 19, 2015 12:43 pm
Arkansas severance tax tally on record pace, but low prices could end run
Arkansas’ severance tax collections hit a record for the month of December, but plummeting natural gas prices and declining rig counts could threaten the state’s incredible run of good fortune…
by - January 18, 2015 7:42 pm
Make a legislative connection
While national political events capture the attention of the majority of our news media, Arkansas lawmakers are meeting in Little Rock writing, debating, and passing state laws that affect our…
by - January 18, 2015 6:03 pm
Gearhart did go home again
A surprise announcement came about this past week when G. David Gearhart, the chancellor of the University of Arkansas, announced he would resign on July 31. A national search for…
by - January 18, 2015 5:29 pm
Crystal Bridges’ Electric Art Forum allows guests to visit with artists
On Saturday (Jan. 17), guests at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art had the rare opportunity to chat with 10 artists from all over the country about their art. The…
by - January 18, 2015 4:29 pm
‘Duck Dynasty’ member attends Arkansas Tackle, Hunting and Boat Show
The Fort Smith Convention Center transformed into an outdoorsmen's paradise this weekend (Jan. 16-18), as the Arkansas Tackle, Hunting and Boat Show made its way to town. Featuring some of…
by - January 16, 2015 9:33 pm
Group meets to begin effort to change Fort Smith’s form of government
About 40 people gathered Friday night (Jan. 16) in Fort Smith for the first official meeting of a group – Take Back the Fort 2015 – to collectively discuss their…
by - January 16, 2015 8:44 pm
McMillon approves more exec moves, departures at Walmart U.S.
Change has been a theme at Bentonville-based Wal-Mart Stores under the new leadership of CEO Doug McMillon who took the helm almost a year ago. Executives continue to come and…
by - January 16, 2015 11:51 am
University of Arkansas sports programs rank 19th in Learfield standings
The University of Arkansas ranks 19th nationally in the 2014-15 Learfield Sports Directors Cup final fall standings released on Thursday by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of America (NACDA)….
by - January 15, 2015 10:39 pm
The Supply Side: NWACC notes 15 years of training Walmart supplier analysts
It was around 1990 that Wayne Callahan, former local management for H.J. Heinz, got a call from then Wal-Mart CEO Lee Scott to head up a project to train more…
by - January 15, 2015 7:03 pm
‘Web-cam’ abortion bill, concealed handgun bill filed
A so-called “web-cam abortion bill” was filed Thursday with supporters expecting a committee hearing on the bill sometime in the near future, its sponsor said. State Rep. Julie Mayberry, R-Hensley,…
by - January 15, 2015 6:26 pm
Why would we want to do that?
Have you ever heard anyone say that it’s not easy to attract people to move to Fort Smith? Or maybe you’ve heard someone say we need more development along the…
by - January 15, 2015 4:46 pm
Bank of the Ozarks posts record income in 2014
Little Rock-based Bank of the Ozarks posted full year net income of $118.6 million, a record for the company and a 30% increase compared to 2013. The total was boosted…