by - September 30, 2019 7:11 pm
U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Jonesboro, said he has concerns about Chinese investments in America, despite six Arkansas projects – including three in his Congressional District – being supported by Chinese…
by - September 29, 2019 9:51 am
House Intelligence Committee member U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Jonesboro, said he is troubled by the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump, declaring that he doesn’t think the president has committed…
by - September 24, 2019 4:33 pm
Declaring that the president has committed “a betrayal” of national security, national intelligence, and whistleblower statutes, U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said Tuesday (Sept. 24) the Democratically-controlled…
by - September 24, 2019 4:20 pm
When Arkansans think about the state’s startup scene, the images that come to mind are over-caffeinated Millennials in co-working spaces with laptop computers and smartphones whiteboarding a way to tap…
by - September 23, 2019 9:03 pm
Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort will be increasing minimum wage for non-tipped staff from $9.25 per hour to $13.00 per hour starting at the end of September, it announced on Monday…
by - September 22, 2019 10:14 am
State Senate President Jim Hendren, R-Gravette, said it could be months before consensus is formed on his proposal, which he calls a starting point, to tax and regulate vaping and…
by - September 19, 2019 3:53 pm
Arkansas Children’s in association with Jefferson Regional made an announcement Thursday (Sept. 19) to advance pediatric care in Jefferson County and South Arkansas. The two health systems will establish a…
by - September 19, 2019 1:15 pm
Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., is launching an internet/social media only ad that levels a broadside punch to Arkansas Democrats, not necessarily his opponent, Josh Mahony. The ad, titled “Standing up…
by - September 19, 2019 12:06 pm
Regional broadband provider Ritter Communications announced Thursday (Sept. 19) that it is bringing state-of-the-art communications technology and advanced business services to Harrison, Arkansas. Jonesboro-based Ritter said it will expand with…
by - September 18, 2019 10:17 am
Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s longtime spokesman J.R. Davis is leaving his role as communications director for a private sector job. He will be replaced by Katie Beck, currently Hutchinson’s aide for…
by - September 17, 2019 6:04 pm
The Arkansas House of Representatives will meet on Friday, Oct. 11 at noon to consider a resolution to expel Rep. Mickey Gates, R-Hot Springs, from membership. Gates had been charged…
by - September 15, 2019 7:08 pm
Ritter Communications announced that the first Hot Springs customer to receive its state-of-the-art communications technology and advanced business services is Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort. In February, the Jonesboro based company,…
by - September 12, 2019 3:34 pm
Michael Hallmark has been named Executive Vice President and Regional President for Northeast Arkansas for Encore Bank of Little Rock. Hallmark, a native of Pocahontas, has an extensive 17-year banking…
by - September 9, 2019 11:45 am
We are pleased to introduce to you the 2019 class of Northeast Arkansas Women in Business award winners. This is our first year producing this award for the region, and…
by - September 8, 2019 10:34 am
Business leader Randy Zook said negotiations between the U.S. and China won’t be resolved soon, but he believes the end result will be better for the American consumer. Zook, president…
by - September 7, 2019 9:23 am
Arkansas Speaker of the House Matthew Shepherd on Friday (Sept. 6) said he is taking the rare action to remove a colleague from a House seat. Shepherd, R-El Dorado, wrote…
by - September 5, 2019 8:51 am
The latest Metroplan report shows that Central Arkansas is seeing a slowdown in its growth, but trail-oriented developments are gaining traction. The 2019 Demographic Review and Outlook chronicles trends in…
by - September 3, 2019 1:57 pm
Retired attorney and law professor William Hanson said Tuesday (Sept. 3) that he would formally announce a run for U.S. Congress in the Fourth District on Friday as a Democrat….
by - September 2, 2019 10:48 am
University of Arkansas Walton College of Business economist Mervin Jebaraj said that the lack of global coordination among world leaders isn’t helping efforts to avoid a U.S. or worldwide recession….
by - August 30, 2019 4:49 pm
A new ballot question committee, Arcade Arkansas, filed a statement of organization a week ago. The group proposes an amendment to the state Constitution to “authorize coin-operated amusement machines within…
