by - January 17, 2012 11:28 am
UAMS Receives $1.5 Million Gift From Walker Charitable Foundation
The Willard and Pat Walker Charitable Foundation has gifted the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Northwest campus with $1.5 million.
by - January 17, 2012 11:28 am
The Willard and Pat Walker Charitable Foundation has gifted the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Northwest campus with $1.5 million.
by - January 17, 2012 11:04 am
There were no big surprises in Gov. Mike Beebe’s (D) FY 2013 budget proposal, but key budget leaders expressed ideas for additional spending priorities.
by - January 17, 2012 10:27 am
Fourth District Republican Congressional challenger Tom Cotton said his campaign has raised more than $540,000 in five months, including close to $200,000 in the fourth quarter.
by - January 17, 2012 8:30 am
The NanoBusiness Commercialization Association (NanoBCA) has honored two of Springdale-based NanoMech’s leaders — Jim Phillips, Chairman, president and CEO, and Dr. Ajay Malshe, chief technology officer. The two men were…
by - January 17, 2012 8:24 am
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. has been chosen as Walmart’s 2011 Intermodal Carrier of the Year. Walmart has selected J.B. Hunt as Intermodal Carrier of the Year for 10 of…
by - January 16, 2012 7:09 pm
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. announced that Neil Ashe, 44, is the new president and CEO of the company’s Global eCommerce business, beginning today (Jan. 16). Ashe was most recently president of…
by - January 16, 2012 7:04 pm
Schulze & Burch Biscuit Co., the Chicago-based food manufacturer, said it has completed its acquisition of Yarnell’s Ice Cream from bankruptcy and hopes to have products on the shelves of grocery stores by spring.
by - January 16, 2012 12:24 pm
Political columnist John Brummett says this year’s Presidential election poses problems for state Democrats and Republicans.
by - January 16, 2012 11:53 am
Photographer Bob Ocken didn’t choose his profession. It chose him. Talk Business spends a day in the life of this Little Rock photographer.
by - January 15, 2012 11:13 pm
On the King holiday, we offer a look at this great American’s finest speech. What significance do his words carry today?
by - January 15, 2012 10:50 pm
The subject of free trade recently made its way into conversation among the state’s local and federal elected officials.
by - January 15, 2012 10:37 pm
It has been 9 months in the making, but the multi-million renovation of the Arkansas Museum of Discovery is complete. The facility re-opened to the public last weekend.
by - January 13, 2012 3:43 pm
Governor Mike Beebe announced the following appointments to boards and commissions: Elizabeth Farris, Hot Springs, to the University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees. Appointment expires January 14, 2014. Replaces…
by - January 13, 2012 3:18 pm
The Arkansas Federation of College Republicans (AFCR) announced a Fourth District Congressional GOP debate using Twitter, the popular social media platform.
by - January 13, 2012 2:37 pm
Former First District Congressional Democratic candidate Chad Causey has a new gig. Causey has joined Noble Strategies as a Senior Associate in their Little Rock and Washington, D.C. offices. “I…
by - January 13, 2012 11:39 am
Somebody is gauging a Second Congressional District match-up between Rep. Tim Griffin (R) and former Lt. Governor Bill Halter (D).
by - January 12, 2012 5:57 pm
Irvine, Calif.-based RealtyTrac reports 7,685 foreclosure filings in Arkansas during 2011. The distressed mortgage activity across the Natural State declined 61% from the prior year.
by - January 12, 2012 4:19 pm
House Speaker Robert Moore asked his committee chairmen to remain focused on budget matters in the upcoming fiscal session, including a request that no interim study proposals be brought before standing committees.
by - January 12, 2012 12:29 pm
Sen. Jason Rapert (R-Bigelow) used Thursday’s interim Revenue and Tax Committee to push for tax incentives for impoverished regions of Arkansas, but the committee chairman challenged the committee to think about broader tax policy issues.
by - January 12, 2012 9:50 am
Jeannette Robertson, 57, has announced she will run for the Arkansas Court of Appeals, District 1, Position 2.