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Cherokee Nation unveils $80 million gaming complex in Roland
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comThe Cherokee Nation broke ground Tuesday (April 29) on a new $80 million Cherokee Casino and Hotel at a site adjacent to its more than 20-year-old facility in...
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Wal-Mart convenes key partners to talk recycling, sustainability
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comPartnering for a greener world was the theme of Wal-Mart’s Sustainability Expo event held Tuesday (April 29) in Rogers. The retail giant assembled a cast of...
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WalletHub: Arkansas ranks next to last in financial literacy
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comFinancial literacy ratings assigned by WalletHub based on federal data indicates Arkansas is way behind the curve when it comes to overall financial knowledge in...
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Wal-Mart expands non-retail portfolio with auto insurance quotes
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comWal-Mart continues to expand its a la carte financial services with a new partnership with AutoInsurance.com that aims to save consumers money on auto coverage....
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USA Truck posts $1.5 million loss in the first quarter
Van Buren-based USA Truck continues to lose money, but the losses are trending lower and officials with the trucking company maintain that their turnaround plan is delivering better results.The company...
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Arkansas Best Corp. to become ArcBest, stock ticker symbol to change
Christmas may come early to select signage and print companies with Fort Smith-based Arkansas Best Corp. announcing Wednesday (April 30) that as of May 1 the transportation holding company will rename...
View ArticleSparks Health again recognized for stroke care
Sparks Health System has been recognized for its stroke care by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association.Sparks received the Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold-Plus Quality...
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Residential building permits rise more than 20% in Northwest Arkansas
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comThe local residential building sector continues its steady trek forward in March with the region’s four largest cities reporting new permits valued at $35.795...
View ArticleMurphy Oil income falls in the first quarter
story from Talk Business, a TCW content partnerMurphy Oil Corp. saw profits decline as discontinued operations showed up on the company’s earnings.The El Dorado-based pure play oil and gas explorer...
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Minimum wage hike fails in U.S. Senate, debate continues in Arkansas
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comEfforts to increase the minimum wage aren't just happening – or not happening – in the halls of Congress or the West Wing. A group in Arkansas is working to...
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First Bank sues Dennis Smiley, Arvest and other lenders
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comAnother bank has joined the growing web of lawsuits, counter complaints and pleas for judgment in the Dennis Smiley fraud saga. To date there have been seven...
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Superior Industries names new CEO
Superior Industries International announces Donald J. Stebbins as its president and CEO effective May 5, succeeding Steven J. Borick, who retired March 31. He will also join Superior’s board of...
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Shepard named CEO of Arvest Bank operations in Fort Smith area
Rodney Shepard, a former top officer with Arvest Bank operations in the Fort Smith area, is returning to be the new president and CEO of Arvest Bank of Fort Smith. He is now the head of Arvest Bank...
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First quarter home sales up almost 3% in Arkansas’ largest markets
Home sales in Arkansas four largest metro areas during the first quarter of 2014 are up almost 3% compared to the same period of 2013, but the average per home sales price is down more than 3% and the...
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Weather, one-time charge pushes ArcBest to first quarter loss of $5.2 million
The first quarter financials for ArcBest Corporation (formerly known as Arkansas Best Corp.) were not as good as analysts expected thanks to a pension settlement charge and the estimated negative...
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Northwest Arkansas metro jobless rate dips to 5.4% in March
Gains in the number of employed and a 3.7% decline in the number of unemployed helped push the Northwest Arkansas metro jobless rate down to 5.4% in March compared to 5.6% in February and 5.7% in March...
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Fort Smith area jobless rate falls to 6.9% in March
Editor’s note: This story is a component of The Compass Report. The quarterly Compass Report is managed by The City Wire. Supporting sponsors of The Compass Report are Cox Communications and the Fort...
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Big second fiscal quarter profits expected for Tyson Foods
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comThe stars have been aligned for Tyson Foods this past year and the meat giant is expected to produce another record quarter when it reports earnings on Monday...
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The Supply Side: Wal-Mart’s tethering plan opens logistics opportunities
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comEditor’s note: The Supply Side section of The City Wire focuses on the companies, organizations, issues and individuals engaged in providing products and...
View ArticleArvest Bank receives high marks from J.D. Power study
Arvest Bank ranks highest both in the South Central Region and in the Southwest Region in the J.D. Power 2014 Retail Banking Satisfaction Study. This is the sixth year Arvest has been recognized with a...
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