by - February 15, 2012 12:06 am
It seems Democratic bloggers have opened a can of worms that perhaps inadvertently exposes quite a few problems on their side of the aisle. Yesterday, my Democratic colleague Michael Cook…
by - February 14, 2012 7:30 pm
The University of Arkansas’ chief fundraising official said Tuesday that mid-year totals indicate the state’s flagship university is right on track to reach its goal as long as gifts and…
by - February 14, 2012 7:22 pm
On a Garrison Avenue once packed with saloons, gambling halls and houses of ill repute, a small business that sells sex toys, how-to-in-the-bedroom books and other items classified as “adult…
by - February 14, 2012 6:38 pm
ROGERS — Olympic distance swimmer Janet Evans takes her health more seriously at 40 than she did when she was winning medals at 20. She took 15 years off from swimming…
by - February 14, 2012 5:18 pm
Paris-based Nexans has acquired El Dorado industrial cable company, AmerCable Holdings, Inc., for $275 million.
by - February 14, 2012 3:48 pm
Though it was cold outside, things heated up pretty quickly inside the Arkansas Best Performing Arts Center as dancers wowed a packed crowd at Come Fly Away — a musical…
by - February 14, 2012 3:41 pm
January enplanements at the Fort Smith Regional Airport were up more than 4%, continuing a trend of traffic improvements during 2011. The story is different at the Northwest Arkansas Regional…
by - February 14, 2012 2:31 pm
In its first full day of committee action, state lawmakers made haste in reviewing — and holding — a multitude of state agency funding requests. The Joint Budget Committee, which…
by - February 14, 2012 2:12 pm
The Agribusiness Weekly Update, compiled from various sources by The City Wire staff, is presented each Tuesday. Sources include the U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Meat Export Federation, and Stephens…
by - February 14, 2012 1:42 pm
In its first full day of committee action, state lawmakers made haste in reviewing — and holding — a multitude of state agency funding requests.
by - February 14, 2012 12:53 pm
As national manufacturing rebounds, Arkansas hasn’t been an obvious beneficiary, but economic development leaders are hoping to turn that around as an industry paradigm shift occurs.
by - February 14, 2012 12:13 pm
The last non-budgetary bill was filed late yesterday by Rep. Bruce Westerman (R-Hot Springs) focusing targeted Medicaid reforms aimed at cutting down on fraud. Remember when Gov. Beebe challenged legislators…
by - February 14, 2012 11:45 am
The House Rules Committee met quickly on Tuesday (Feb. 14) and pushed two key measures to the full House floor for consideration. Several other measures were left on hold.
by - February 14, 2012 11:40 am
As national manufacturing rebounds, Arkansas hasn't been an obvious beneficiary, but economic development leaders are hoping to turn that around as an industry paradigm shift occurs. The numbers don't lie…
by - February 14, 2012 10:50 am
The Jonesboro Sun reports that a call center facility in Jonesboro will close this spring laying off 223 workers.
by - February 14, 2012 10:44 am
The Springdale-based meat giant continues its quest to sell renewable diesel made from chicken fat. Tyson Foods’ joint venture — Dynamic Fuels — recently joined forces with Mansfield Oil Company…
by - February 14, 2012 10:25 am
FAYETTEVILLE — Theo’s is finally expanding its comfy but overcrowded bar/lounge. However, you’ll have to go to Rogers to enjoy it. After years of looking, Theo’s owner Scott Bowman has found…
by - February 14, 2012 9:56 am
Hotels and restaurant sales across Northwest Arkansas continued to improve in 2011 despite excess capacity created from robust expansion several years ago. The cities of Bentonville, Rogers, Springdale, Fayetteville and…
by - February 14, 2012 4:44 am
To all Arkansas Democratic candidates: If the Republican Party of Arkansas sent you a questionnaire, would you fill it out? Of course not. Last week the Republican Party of Arkansas…
by - February 13, 2012 11:32 pm
The Pentagon’s budget proposed Monday (Feb. 13) continues to push for deep cuts in A-10 units nationwide — a push that could result in about 300 job losses in Fort Smith.
