by - February 2, 2025 2:24 pm
Frank Cuervo, UA Little Rock’s director of athletics, has spent nearly three decades in the business of intercollegiate competition, and he says there has never been a dull moment. “It’s…
by - January 29, 2025 9:00 pm
Arkansas legislators spent a second day advancing two controversial bills that stirred debate on the House and Senate floors on Wednesday (Jan. 29). In the Arkansas Senate, SB 3 by…
by - January 29, 2025 1:00 pm
The year 2025 has not disappointed for Northeast Arkansas and its growing political influence at the state capitol and in Washington, D.C. We received a surprise in mid-January when U.S….
by - January 28, 2025 1:01 pm
Gov. Sarah Sanders on Tuesday (Jan. 28) pitched the new Trump administration for a waiver to Arkansas’ Medicaid insurance program that will add a work requirement for able-bodied individuals. The…
by - January 26, 2025 9:51 am
Jobs are growing, unemployment is low, gross domestic product is strong, and consumer spending is healthy. Arkansas’ economy is booming, right? Yes and no. That’s according to University of Arkansas…
by - January 23, 2025 10:49 pm
Members of the Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday (Jan. 23) grilled each other in a three-and-a-half marathon meeting over the role of the Chief Justice and her administrative duties during…
by - January 21, 2025 5:15 pm
Stone Bank invited the public to tour its newly remodeled Little Rock headquarters on Tuesday (Jan. 21) at an official ribbon cutting. The new location, at 12615 Chenal Parkway, in…
by - January 21, 2025 5:03 pm
Dr. Joe Thompson announced Tuesday (Jan. 21) that he will transition from his role as president and CEO of the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement (ACHI) and serve as president…
by - January 16, 2025 1:32 pm
Gov. Sarah Sanders on Thursday (Jan. 16) clarified her positions on eliminating the grocery tax, higher education changes, phone free schools, and health care – subjects she touted in her…
by - January 14, 2025 12:55 pm
Gov. Sarah Sanders delivered her state of the state speech to a joint session of the Arkansas Legislature on Tuesday (Jan. 14) outlining her priorities for the 95th General Assembly….
by - January 13, 2025 4:58 pm
Farm real estate investment company AcreTrader is one of Arkansas’ best modern-day startup success stories, but founder and CEO Carter Malloy says the Fayetteville-based company’s newest iteration, Acres.com, has already…
by - January 13, 2025 2:35 pm
Officially installed as the Speaker of the Arkansas House of Representatives, Rep. Brian Evans, R-Cabot, told his fellow lawmakers that “sacrifice over self” should be at the root of decision-making…
by - January 12, 2025 6:10 pm
Arkansas’ all-GOP Congressional delegation will wield a lot of influence in the 119th Congress. Arkansas’ two U.S. Senators will chair influential standing committees, while two of the state’s four Congressmen…
by - January 9, 2025 8:24 pm
Tire cord manufacturer Tokusen announced Thursday (Jan. 9) it will close its Conway, Ark., facility laying off approximately 250 workers in central Arkansas. Employees are being offered severance and healthcare…
by - January 9, 2025 4:23 pm
The Arkansas Supreme Court remains divided over Chief Justice Karen Baker’s decision to remove the director of the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC). A five-justice majority has challenged Baker’s…
by - January 7, 2025 11:50 am
Financial services giant Stephens Inc. announced Tuesday (Jan. 7) that CEO Warren Stephens will retire as CEO immediately after he was selected to serve as U.S. Ambassador to the United…
by - January 6, 2025 5:09 pm
State Sen. Kim Hammer, R-Benton, said Monday (Jan. 6) he will run for Arkansas Secretary of State in 2026. Hammer has served in the State Senate since 2019 and previously…
by - January 3, 2025 6:33 pm
Newly sworn-in Arkansas Supreme Court Chief Justice Karen Baker terminated key employees at the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC), but five of the high court’s justices contend she lacks…
by - December 30, 2024 12:00 pm
Jonesboro businessman Alec Farmer ended his 10-year stint on the prestigious Arkansas Highway Commission and had a lot to reflect on upon his departure. For the past two years, he…
by - December 20, 2024 2:22 pm
Gov. Sarah Sanders on Friday (Dec. 20) announced that Cole Jester will serve as Arkansas’ Secretary of State and Justice Cody Hiland and Nicholas Bronni would fill vacancies on the…
