Business, Political, and Cultural News in Fort Smith and Northwest Arkansas

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TV ad connects Pryor vote to Gwatney murder	Car-Mart profits slip, despite higher revenue
Whirlpool polluted property values drop 41.2%	Universities approve tuition hikes, reject gun option
Lawsuits seek Whirlpool pollution damage relief	Small businesses find success, challenges with social media
Pryor talks guns, immigration, farm policy	Fort Smith picked for ‘Main Street Matters’ contest
Sales tax revenue improves across the region	Ben Israel is eyeing success for a third time

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‘Gordon Family Tree’ makes NWA debut	Wakarusa celebrates 10th year with a ‘best of’ music lineup	Junior League event connects children with vehicles
Urban Challenge includes Fayetteville rooftop exercising	‘Boots and Bling Ball’ raises $9,000 for crisis center	Kid’s Safety Fair helps kids be safe and have fun