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Edgar to direct international programs at UA Bumpers College
Leslie Edgar, associate professor in the agricultural education, communications and technology department, has been named director of the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences...
View ArticleCar-Mart opens its 127th dealership
America's Car-Mart Inc. opened its 127th dealership this week continuing its expansion in Georgia. The dealership is located in Covington, Ga. and marks the company’s third store in the Peach State....
View ArticleThe 66 Federal Credit Union changes its name
The name has changed at the 66 Federal Credit Union in Springdale. The financial institution is now Truity Credit Union, the board announced this week.“Our new name, Truity Credit Union, stands...
View ArticleThe Greens at Bella Vista is sold
Festiva Hospitality Group said it has purchased new properties in Arkansas and Missouri as it expands its real estate portfolio throughout the Ozarks. The Greens in Bella Vista, Cherokee Village at...
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Wal-Mart gives update on Bangladesh safety initiative
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. told investors on Thursday (Aug. 29) that it could provide up to $50 million in low-interest loans or other types of payments to Bangladesh factory owners for building...
View ArticleConsumer confidence dips in August
Consumers sentiment dipped slightly in August from the prior month, but American’s were still more upbeat than a a year ago, according to the University of Michigan Sentiment Index released today (Aug....
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Weilenman named nursing executive for Sparks Health and Summit Medical
Sparks Health System announced Friday (Aug. 30) the promotion of Shelly Weilenman, RN, MSN, CENP, to the position of Arkansas market chief nursing executive, effective Sept. 3, 2013. Weilenman serves...
View ArticleArvest Bank launches 1 million meals initiative
Arvest Bank on Sept. 4 will launch its two-month, bank-wide effort to provide at least one million meals to local, hungry families. The initiative will continue through Nov. 2, and culminates just...
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Court again rejects ABF suit against Teamsters
ABF Freight System has again seen a $750 million lawsuit against the International Brotherhood of Teamsters and YRC rejected by a federal court.ABF, the largest subsidiary of Fort Smith-based Arkansas...
View ArticleTarget contributes to Youth Bridge
Youth Bridge received a $2,000 donation from Target to continue its art therapy program for the girls and boys at its emergency shelters. Youth Bridge depends on a variety of psychotherapy services...
View ArticleAmazon, Wal-Mart, eBay favored by consumers
A recent survey by STORES asked consumers to identify their favorite online retailers. Consumers were simply asked which websites they shopped most often. Rankings were based on the total number of...
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Murphy USA spin-off begins first trading day
story by Roby Brock, with Talk Business, a content partner with The City Wireroby@talkbusiness.net Being ready for Day One is the No. 1 priority for Arkansas’ newest publicly traded company, Murphy...
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ARK Challenge Demo Day approaches for nine teams
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comIt’s crunch time for nine entrepreneurial teams taking part in this year’s ARK Challenge as they get ready for the high stakes program finale — Demo Day — set...
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Enrollment dips at NWACC, up at the UA
NorthWest Arkansas Community College officials are pleased with the 8,102 students enrolled as of the 11th day of classes for this fall semester, despite a 3.8% decline from the year-ago report. The...
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Musteen twins, family bleed Wal-Mart blue
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comEditor’s Note: The City Wire interviewed two local families, Scott and Sherry Swenson along with Dave and Doug Musteen, about being related and employees of...
View ArticleGraves Foundation adds new exec director
The Jackson L. Graves Foundation announced today (Sept. 4) the departure of Mitzi Traxson as the organization’s managing director, who is pursuing other opportunities. Traxson has served as managing...
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Fort Smith area building permit values up 44%
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comBuilding permit values were a combined $17.67 million in Fort Smith, Greenwood and Van Buren for the month of August, up 61.31% from the same period last...
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NWA construction sector stays hot
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comTemperatures weren’t the only thing hot in July. The local construction sector reports a strong month of building with new residential and commercial permit...
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OG&E officials say EPA ruling will raise rates
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comOklahoma Gas & Electric Company on Tuesday (Sept. 3) joined Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt in challenging a ruling by the Denver-based 10th...
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U.S. to accept some Chinese poultry imports
story and photo by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comThe Food Safety and Inspection Service said Friday (Aug. 30) that it has cleared the way for some fully-cooked chicken and turkey to be exported from...
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