by - November 16, 2011 9:47 am
Arkansas’ Second District Rep. Tim Griffin (R-Little Rock) led a contingency of fellow Congressmen who are criticizing President Obama’s delay of a major pipeline project from Canada to Texas.
by - November 16, 2011 8:20 am
Fourth District Congressional candidate Beth Anne Rankin (R-Magnolia) is touting an internal poll that shows her with a big lead over her GOP rivals in name recognition and early support.
by - November 15, 2011 3:44 pm
Broadband’s potential is exciting Arkansas leaders as changes to a national universal service fund could spur further investment to transform the state’s and nation’s rural communications backbone.
by - November 15, 2011 3:42 pm
The Walton Family Foundation announced today that it is investing $25.5 million in the KIPP Foundation over the next five years.
by - November 15, 2011 9:18 am
The longtime executive director of the Arkansas Alumni Association has announced he will retire from his position in June 2012. Myron D. “Mike” Macechko said he intends to retire at…
by - November 15, 2011 8:53 am
Details emerge in the shutdown of Whirlpool’s Fort Smith plant, including a potential effort from union leaders to reverse the decision.
by - November 15, 2011 8:28 am
Dr. Andy Allison, a graduate of Ouachita Baptist University, will return to Arkansas to lead the state’s Medicaid Division at the Department of Human Services.
by - November 15, 2011 8:13 am
For the first time in recent memory, Wal-Mart’s quarterly profit slipped compared to one year ago, but the retail giant did report improving metrics.
by - November 14, 2011 5:28 pm
The Quapaw Quarter Association (QQA) of Little Rock hosted its annual membership meeting on Thursday, November 3 and elected two new board members to serve three year terms: Ron Maxwell…
by - November 14, 2011 12:52 pm
Windstream will keep a major presence in Rochester, New York after its $2.3 billion buyout of PAETEC Holding Corp.
by - November 14, 2011 4:47 am
A Chapter 13 bankruptcy case in the Eastern District of Arkansas, Jonesboro Division, has caused title companies in the state to investigate foreclosure sales to determine if the properties were properly taken back by lenders.
by - November 12, 2011 10:40 am
Anna Strong has been named health policy director for Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families. The Little Rock-based non-profit promotes information and education regarding state policies toward children and families….
by - November 11, 2011 8:18 am
Dillard’s Inc. kept its momentum going as it approaches the all-important holiday shopping season.
by - November 10, 2011 11:08 pm
The much-anticipated Crystal Bridges Museum is set to officially open on Friday, Nov. 11 in Bentonville, Ark.
by - November 10, 2011 10:36 pm
American Stitchco has re-opened a vacant shirt factory in Yellville with plans to ramp up staffing.
by - November 10, 2011 9:54 pm
State auditors revealed to legislators that the travel records of former lottery executives have been turned over to a local prosecutor.
by - November 10, 2011 11:08 am
Higher turkey and milk costs helped push the average cost of a traditional Thanksgiving meal 14% higher from one year ago, according to an annual survey conducted by the Arkansas…
by - November 10, 2011 9:59 am
Casino-style gambling at Oaklawn Park and Southland Park continues its steady rise and is on pace to reach nearly $2 billion this year.
by - November 9, 2011 11:30 pm
Two new members have been elected to the Arkansas Children’s Hospital board of directors, Tamika Silverman Edwards and Charles M. Glasier, MD, both of Little Rock. Edwards was elected for…
by - November 9, 2011 11:28 pm
The Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board announced its board of directors for 2011. Each member of the board is appointed by Gov. Mike Beebe and serves a two-year term. Board officers…
