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ADEQ: Whirlpool pollution plume may be larger
The Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality has called into question a claim made by Whirlpool in their 2012/2013 Groundwater Monitoring Report, dated June 24 of this year. In the report,...
View ArticleArkansas tax revenues were up in July
story by Roby Brock, with Talk Business, a content partner with The City Wire roby@talkbusiness.netArkansas revenue officials said the state’s first month of its fiscal year saw an increase in...
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Tyson shares rally on strong profits, bright outlook
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comTyson management expects better food service demand, strong retail sales and improving international metrics to propel profits higher in 2014, building momentum...
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Fuel efficiency not a top factor for area car buyers
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comA recent report by an auto industry organization says that fuel efficiency standards in new cars are at their highest numbers in years, but that is not...
View ArticleWalton College and J.B. Hunt host a supply chain forum
Nearly 300 sales executives from across the United States who work for J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. attended the company’s supply chain forum July 30 - Aug. 1 on the University of Arkansas campus....
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Owner financing of homes comes with risks
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comIt is no secret that lending institutions have been forced to tighten requirements since the financial crisis of 2008. But a little-discussed financing...
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Veterans Affairs Sec. Shinseki visits Wal-Mart
story and photos by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comU.S. Secretary for Veterans Affairs Eric Shinseki made a quick stop in Northwest Arkansas on Tuesday (Aug. 6) to talk jobs with Wal-Mart’s Bill Simon,...
View ArticleNorthwest Health offers 3-D mammography
Northwest Breast Imaging Center at Willow Creek in Johnson, announced it recently began offering digital tomosynthesis, which relies on three-dimensional imaging to screen for breast cancer. A new...
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Bids open for Metropolitan National Bank
story and photo by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comBankruptcy Judge James Mixon is accepting bids for the sale of Metropolitan National Bank from its insolvent holding company, Rogers Bancshares. The...
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Wal-Mart eyes Hong Kong supermarket chain
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is reportedly considering a bid for a Hong Kong supermarket chain ParkNShop valued at $4 billion, by owner Whompoa Ltd., according to Reuters. The deadline for bidding is set for...
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Wal-Mart fined for safety violations (updated)
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. agreed to improve the safety conditions in 2,857 U.S. Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club stores following health hazards uncovered by the federal inspectors during a routine safety audit in...
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Dynamic Fuels plant on standby, indefinitely
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comThe $150 million renewable fuels plant co-owned by Tyson Foods and Syntroleum Corp. remains idle despite favorable operating conditions. The Dynamic Fuels...
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Manufacturing job rebound fades in Arkansas
story by Michael Tilleymtilley@thecitywire.comRecent jobs data shows that Arkansas has not been able to maintain a rebound in manufacturing jobs like has been seen in the U.S. and most neighboring...
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U.S. consumer debt load remains high
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comAs the economy continues to tip toe toward a healthier state, consumer confidence has risen substantially from a year ago but remains wobbly on a month-to-month...
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Small business growth helps Crawford County
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comIt's been a mixed bag for Crawford County's economy this year, with a loss of one major employer even while other employers have been expanding. The year got...
View ArticleTyson Foods declares cash dividend
The board of directors of Tyson Foods Inc., recently declared the quarterly dividend of 5 cents per share on its Class A common stock and 4.5 cents per share on Class B common stock. The cash dividend...
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UA researchers post record number of inventions
During a February interview with The City Wire, Jeff Amerine said much of the research conducted by scientists at the University of Arkansas is “potentially groundbreaking.” On Wednesday (Aug. 7), the...
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Dr. Sarasombath joins Cooper Clinic in Fort Smith
Dr. Ongkarn Sarasombath has joined the practice of Dr. Paul Howell and Elaine Thrift, APN in the Cooper Clinic Department of Endocrinology. Sarasombath recently completed a diabetes and metabolism...
View ArticleRemington Arms unveils $32 million Arkansas expansion
story from Talk Business, a TCW content partnerRemington Arms Co. broke ground on a $32 million expansion in Lonoke that should employ around 60 new workers. The expansion will include construction of...
View ArticleNorthwest Arkansas, Central Arkansas among top places to do business
Arkansas’ two largest metropolitan areas once again find themselves ranked among the nation’s top places to do business. Forbes magazine on Wednesday placed Northwest Arkansas (No. 28) and Central...
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