Publication: The City Wire

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FBI Federal Bureau of Investigation
FBI Federal Bureau of Investigation

Arkansas Treasurer arrested, faces extortion charge

story info from Talk Business , a content partner with The City WireArkansas Treasurer Martha Shoffner, 68, has been arrested and is being held for the U.S. Marshals office under a charge of extortion.The arresting agency is the Federal Bureau of Investigation ... [Published The City Wire - 21 hours ago]
First reported May 17 2013 - Updated May 17 2013 - 1 reports
IRS Internal Revenue Service
IRS Internal Revenue Service

U.S. House votes (again) to repeal Obamacare

All four Arkansas member of the U.S. House of Representatives voted Thursday (May 17) to repeal Obamacare. It is the 37th time the Republican-controlled body has voted to repeal the broad federal legislation that will vastly change U.S. health care delivery ... [Published The City Wire - May 17 2013]
First reported May 17 2013 - Updated May 17 2013 - 1 reports
Home BancShares Inc
Home BancShares Inc

Speaker Carter says no to Governor’s race

story by Roby Brock, with Talk BusinessHouse Speaker Davy Carter (R-Cabot) says he won’t run for Arkansas Governor in 2014, citing a return to the private sector.“After much deliberation, I have decided against a campaign for Governor at this time. In ... [Published The City Wire - May 17 2013]
First reported May 17 2013 - Updated May 17 2013 - 1 reports
Dr Pepper Snapple Group Inc
Dr Pepper Snapple Group Inc

The Jones Center opens new fitness center, expanded programming

The Jones Center announces the opening of a new expanded fitness center in Springdale. A formal grand opening is set for Thursday (May 23) at 11  a.m.The new fitness center was made possible through a number of major supporters including The Walton Family ... [Published The City Wire - May 17 2013]
First reported May 17 2013 - Updated May 17 2013 - 1 reports
Manufacturing
Manufacturing

Fewer employed, but state jobless rate falls to 7.1%

The number of unemployed in Arkansas fell by almost 3,800 in April but the size of Arkansas’ workforce and the number of employed continues to move in the wrong direction.Arkansas’ jobless rate was 7.1% in April, down from March and just slightly below ... [Published The City Wire - May 17 2013]
First reported May 17 2013 - Updated May 17 2013 - 1 reports

Area I-40 work adds to traffic issues

Commuters in Crawford County have started seeing more orange cones and it does not look like it will change anytime soon.According to Bill Fine, resident engineer with the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department, the newest project to slow traffic ... [Published The City Wire - May 17 2013]
First reported May 17 2013 - Updated May 17 2013 - 1 reports
Wal-Mart Stores Inc
Wal-Mart Stores Inc

Wal-Mart’s top merchandisers share insights

story and photo by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comIn a rare panel discussion Thursday (May 16) a team comprised of four senior management merchandisers for Walmart U.S. spoke candidly about the importance of communication in the busiest company on the ... [Published The City Wire - May 17 2013]
First reported May 17 2013 - Updated May 17 2013 - 1 reports

Whirlpool asked Fort Smith for TCE plan in June 2012

Documents reviewed by The City Wire show Fort Smith city officials knew about Whirlpool's plan to request a groundwater well ban as early as June of last year and that Whirlpool may not have been forthcoming with the city or the Arkansas Department of ... [Published The City Wire - May 17 2013]
First reported May 17 2013 - Updated May 17 2013 - 1 reports

Retailers, suppliers talk ‘Shop’ at UA conference

story and photos by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comToday’s shopper has retailers, suppliers and brand consultants continuously scratching their heads as they work feverishly to keep pace with escalating and changing expectations.More than 300 business ... [Published The City Wire - May 17 2013]
First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 1 reports

New board installed for Arkansas Bankers Association

story from Talk Business , a TCW content partnerDavid Bartlett was installed as the 2013–2014 chairman of the Arkansas Bankers Association at the 123rd Annual ABA Convention.Chuck Morgan was installed as Chairman-Elect, Robert Y. “Bob” Taylor as Vice ... [Published The City Wire - May 16 2013]
First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 1 reports

8 Arkansas cities in sustainability program

Submitted by The City Wire Staff on Thu, 05/16/2013 - 3:20pmstory from Talk Business, a TCW content partnerFayetteville is one of eight Arkansas cities to participate in a sustainability scorecard program.The Applied Sustainability Center at the Walton ... [Published The City Wire - May 16 2013]
First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 1 reports

Oaklawn, Southland top $1 billion in casino-style wagers

story from Talk Business , a TCW content partnerCasino-style electronic games of skill wagers at Oaklawn and Southland continued their year-over-year increases, but record months weren’t in the numbers in April.Still after back-to-back months of record ... [Published The City Wire - May 16 2013]
Entities: Poker, Gambling

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"Slow down and anticipate these closures and just use some caution and please pay attention to the signs" Fine said
Area I-40 work adds to traffic issues [Published The City Wire - May 17 2013]
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) has " been demonstrated to cause cancer , as well as a variety of other adverse health effects on the immune system, reproductive system, nervous system, and endocrine system."
Whirlpool asked Fort Smith for TCE plan in June 2012 [Published The City Wire - May 17 2013]
...for the first quarter were impacted by unfavorable weather and less than expected inflation," said Rosalind Brewer, Sam's Club president and CEO. "Our business member is an integral part of our business, and comp sales and traffic patterns indicated that they remained pressured in the first quarter. Small business optimism remains at historically low levels, as businesses adapt to higher payroll taxes and cautious consumers."
Wal-Mart income up, U.S. comp store sales fall [Published The City Wire - May 16 2013]

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Arkansas Treasurer arrested, faces extortion ch... [Published The City Wire - 21 hours ago]
Speaker Carter says no to Governor’s race [Published The City Wire - May 17 2013]
The Jones Center opens new fitness center, expa... [Published The City Wire - May 17 2013]
Fewer employed, but state jobless rate falls to... [Published The City Wire - May 17 2013]
Area I-40 work adds to traffic issues [Published The City Wire - May 17 2013]
Wal-Mart’s top merchandisers share insights [Published The City Wire - May 17 2013]
U.S. House votes (again) to repeal Obamacare [Published The City Wire - May 17 2013]
Whirlpool asked Fort Smith for TCE plan in June... [Published The City Wire - May 17 2013]
Retailers, suppliers talk ‘Shop’ at UA conference [Published The City Wire - May 17 2013]
New board installed for Arkansas Bankers Associ... [Published The City Wire - May 16 2013]
8 Arkansas cities in sustainability program [Published The City Wire - May 16 2013]
Gibson named Arvest mortgage loan officer for C... [Published The City Wire - May 16 2013]
Oaklawn, Southland top $1 billion in casino-sty... [Published The City Wire - May 16 2013]
UAFS business students score well in national a... [Published The City Wire - May 16 2013]
Sanabria promoted by Arvest in Fort Smith [Published The City Wire - May 16 2013]
Wal-Mart income up, U.S. comp store sales fall [Published The City Wire - May 16 2013]
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Board talks new trash term, water park process [Published The City Wire - May 14 2013]
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Wal-Mart expected to report slower growth [Published The City Wire - May 14 2013]
Fayetteville's Burger Life to close May 19 [Published The City Wire - May 14 2013]
Tyson and Wal-Mart honor WW II veterans [Published The City Wire - May 14 2013]
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