Mercy has three new primary care locations in the Fort Smith area
Mercy in Fort Smith now has three new primary care clinic locations in the Fort Smith region. Mercy Convenient Care-Zero Street is now open. Mercy Clinic invested $2.6 million in building renovations,...
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Local hospitality sector growth continues
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comNorthwest Arkansas’ hospitality sector continues to register robust growth posting revenue of $2.799 million through the first half of 2013. Taxes collected on...
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July traffic up at Arkansas’ largest airports
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View ArticleWashington Regional renews accreditation
Washington Regional Medical Center again recently achieved full accreditation as a “Chest Pain Center with PCI” (percutaneous coronary intervention). The hospital first earned the PCI accreditation in...
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Manufacturing wages rise, but hours worked decline
story from Talk Business, a TCW content partner Statistics released by the Arkansas Department of Workforce Services (DWS) show that while hourly manufacturing wages are rising, the number of hours...
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Wal-Mart struggles to meet growth expectations
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comSentiment out of Bentonville on Thursday (Aug. 15) was one of caution by Wal-Mart executives who slashed the company’s growth projections for this fiscal year by...
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Arzoumanian named assistant administrator at Sparks
Aimee Arzoumanian is now serving as assistant administrator for Sparks Health System in Fort Smith. With more than a decade of experience in the healthcare industry, Arzoumanian began her career at...
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Area tourism tax revenue down YTD in 2013
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USPS tweaks service to gain footing
The U.S. Postal Service announced several changes to its “Priority Mail” service, offering free insurance and tracking, and day-specific delivery of packages. Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe said he...
View ArticlePilgrim’s to shutter rendering site in El Dorado
Pilgrim's Pride Corp. plans to close a rendering facility in El Dorado, that produces chicken meal used in pet food. The plant closure in September will eliminate 29 jobs, the company said on Wednesday...
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Wal-Mart expands site-to-store effort; tests lockers in D.C.
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comWal-Mart Stores continues to integrate its e-commerce platform with stores to create what company officials hope is a unique shopping experience. Walmart U.S....
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Second lawsuit filed challenging state liquor law
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comBenton County resident Robert McCurry filed suit this week against the state’s Alcoholic Beverage Control Division after his application for a liquor store...
View ArticleTexas hearing aid group sues Wal-Mart
Members of the Texas Hearing Aid Association have filed a federal class-action lawsuit against Wal-Mart Stores Inc. based on claims that the world's largest retailer sells hearing aids without the...
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HMA seats new Board, moves jobs to Fort Smith
The same day a new Board of Directors was seated for Health Management Associates, the hospital company announced it would move 75 jobs from a service center in Knoxville, Tenn., to the service center...
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Wal-Mart looks to trade gift cards for gadgets
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comWal-Mart said this week it will take unwanted iPhone, Galaxy S3 or other electronic gadgets in exchange for gift cards that can be spent in its stores or online....
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NWACC to honor Paneitz on Thursday
NorthWest Arkansas Community College will dedicate its student center to Dr. Becky Paneitz at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 22. The brief ceremony will be held at Bogle Plaza on the college campus in...
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Number of Arkansans employed down 1.8% in July
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Walton Foundation gives $2 million to Marshals Museum
The Walton Family Foundation is donating $2 million to help fund construction and operation of the U.S. Marshals Museum planned for downtown Fort Smith. Announced Monday (Aug. 19), the $2 million is...
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College textbook rental programs showing growth
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comCollege students on average are racking up thousands of dollars in debt thanks to escalating tuition and textbook prices as they return to class over the next...
View ArticleLeadership Franklin County announces 2013-2014 class
Leadership Franklin County Director Marci Gage of Ozark has announced the program’s 2013-14 class. Housed at Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus, Leadership Franklin County develops current and...
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