by - January 3, 2013 7:19 am
Freshman Congressman Tom Cotton (R) garners advance publicity in Politico this morning. Cotton, who was elected in November to represent Arkansas’ Fourth Congressional District, is pegged “most likely to succeed”…
by - January 2, 2013 10:05 pm
Viking Range Corp., owned in part by members of the Stephens family, has been sold to Middleby Corporation of Elgin, Illinois for an undisclosed sum. Viking, based in Greenwood, Mississippi,…
by - January 2, 2013 9:25 am
In a late Tuesday night vote, the U.S. Congress approved a Senate measure to deal with the so-called “fiscal cliff” issue as Arkansas’ four representatives split their votes 2-2. Reps….
by - December 28, 2012 11:44 am
Multiple sources have confirmed that Arkansas Livestock & Poultry Commission director, former State Senator and one-time Congressional candidate Steve Bryles died on Friday morning (Dec. 28). He had been suffering…
by - December 22, 2012 7:44 am
Attorney General Dustin McDaniel – whose 2014 gubernatorial bid has been threatened by his admission of an “inappropriate” relationship with a Hot Springs attorney – released a smattering of documents after the close of business on Friday night.
by - December 21, 2012 10:34 am
The state’s unemployment rate fell as the Arkansas workforce shrunk.
by - December 20, 2012 5:05 pm
The controversial John W. Turk power plant in Hempstead County is now in commercial operation. Owned by SWEPCO, a subsidiary of American Electric Power and other investors, the $1.7 billion…
by - December 20, 2012 4:17 am
A biomedical research company at UAMS, InterveXion Therapeutics, has taken a crucial step in advancing a medication that may help methamphetamine users fight their addictions.
by - December 19, 2012 8:01 pm
An Oklahoma bribery and conspiracy indictment brought in August against Little Rock-based Windstream Corp. has been dismissed. On Wednesday (Dec. 19), Windstream and the state of Oklahoma entered into an…
by - December 18, 2012 7:50 am
After two decades of public service, a youthful 51-year old Mike Ross leaves Congress, elected office, and the public arena.
by - December 17, 2012 10:32 pm
Small businesses are the key to transforming the Delta's economy and one major regional leader said it's time to “double-down” on these investments. Appearing on this week's edition of Talk…
by - December 16, 2012 10:59 pm
The incoming Republican leader of the Arkansas State Senate sees a lot of action on Medicaid and tax reform – maybe beyond the regular legislative session.
by - December 15, 2012 3:26 pm
Arkansas State University Chancellor Tim Hudson will travel to Querétaro, Mexico to continue due diligence on a project to expand the Jonesboro campus south of the border.
by - December 15, 2012 3:12 pm
State lawmakers said they would ask the Division of Legislative Audit to consider a law enforcement investigation of questionable bond transactions in State Treasurer Martha Shoffner’s office. Shoffner, a Democrat,…
by - December 14, 2012 9:34 am
On Thursday, hundreds of Hawker Beechcraft employees attended a jobs fair aimed at helping them find future employment. The event was held at the former Aerospace Education Center near the…
by - December 13, 2012 4:35 pm
Arvest Bank announced Thursday it has entered into an agreement with Bank of America to purchase 29 locations and most deposit accounts and loans associated with those locations, including 9 in Arkansas.
by - December 13, 2012 10:22 am
The Capital Hotel has named James Beard Award-winning Chef Joël Antunes as its new executive chef. Antunes, presently working in London, will oversee the kitchen at Ashley’s in the Capital…
by - December 12, 2012 5:39 pm
Bryan Harsin, a 13-year coaching veteran, has been named as the head football coach at Arkansas State University. Harsin, a finalist for the 2009 Broyles Award recognizing the top assistant…
by - December 12, 2012 10:00 am
The Delta Regional Authority (DRA) will invest nearly $200,000 into the El Dorado Incubator Environment – known as EDIE’s Village – to provide support for entrepreneurs across Ashley, Bradley, Chicot, and Union counties in south Arkansas.
by - December 10, 2012 11:09 pm
Delta Trust & Bank CEO French Hill is the incoming chairman of the Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce, the economic development arm for the capital city and surrounding region. He lays out his agenda for 2013.
