by - September 15, 2022 8:41 am
Bob Burns, the founding president of NorthWest Arkansas Community College when it opened in 1990 in Bentonville, has died. He was 82. According to his obituary, Burns was living in…
by - September 14, 2022 8:47 pm
Developers announced a $70 million upscale apartment complex Wednesday (Sept. 14) for the Rockwater community in the Argenta district of downtown North Little Rock. The project will include 360 units…
by - September 14, 2022 8:14 pm
The U.S. Department of Agriculture awarded Riceland Foods $20 million Wednesday (Sept. 14) as part of the first pool of partnerships for a “Climate-Smart Commodities” initiative. Seventy projects were selected…
by - September 14, 2022 5:37 pm
A potential strike by union workers of railroad companies would cause such significant economic disruption – an estimated $2 billion a day in losses across many sectors – that analysts…
by - September 13, 2022 9:16 am
Ted Thomas, chairman of the powerful Arkansas Public Service Commission, has submitted his resignation to Gov. Asa Hutchinson. The former Republican legislator and longtime member of the PSC has been…
by - September 12, 2022 6:20 pm
Shareholders have approved the sale of Van Buren-based USA Truck to DB Schenker. The estimated $435 million deal – $31.72 per share – was announced June 24 after being recommended…
by - September 12, 2022 4:37 pm
Off-price retailer Tuesday Morning is getting a $35 million capital boost from an investor group led by Retail Ecommerce Ventures (REV), the parent of Pier 1 and SteinMart. The deal…
by - September 11, 2022 9:48 am
Starting Sunday, Sept. 18, Talk Business & Politics will move to Fox stations in central and Northwest Arkansas and will remain in its time slot in Northeast Arkansas on KAIT-8….
by - September 11, 2022 9:26 am
The Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival (HSDFF) will return October 7–15 and be held at the Arlington Resort Hotel & Spa. HSDFF announced that Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort will be…
by - September 11, 2022 9:18 am
Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced the following appointments: Ryan Howard, Melbourne, to the Board of Trustees of Ozarka College. Term expires on July 1, 2029. Reappointment. Aaron Wright, Springdale, to the…
by - September 10, 2022 7:50 pm
An investigation is set to begin Monday to determine if Sebastian County Election Commission Chairman Jason Vineyard is legally able to hold the appointed position with the body that plays…
by - September 9, 2022 10:57 am
NEW HIRES Poultry William Herring Siloam Springs Employer: Cobb-Vantress Title: vice president of research and development Previous employer: Genus Previous title: director, global genetic improvement Ben Church Siloam Springs Employer:…
by - September 8, 2022 4:15 pm
Fort Smith-based ArcBest is likely to again post impressive financial numbers in its third quarter report. The logistics and shipping company on Thursday (Sept. 8) said its July revenue was…
by - September 8, 2022 2:15 pm
Queen Elizabeth II died Thursday (Sept. 8), bringing an end to the longest serving term of any monarch in British history at 70 years and seven months. She was 96….
by - September 8, 2022 8:00 am
Nexstar Corp. and Talk Business & Politics announced Thursday (Sept. 8) that Roby Brock will be the new host of Capitol View, which airs statewide. Brock was an original host…
by - September 7, 2022 8:23 pm
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge announced Wednesday (Sept. 7) a $438.5 million agreement in principle between JUUL Labs and 34 states and territories resolving a two-year investigation into the e-cigarette…
by - September 7, 2022 4:10 pm
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock said Wednesday (Sept. 7) it exceeded its enrollment predictions and is experiencing record-setting growth for first-time freshmen, transfer, and graduate students for the…
by - September 7, 2022 3:53 pm
Tyson Foods has pledged $2.5 million to address food insecurity by partnering with Feeding America member food banks. The gift comes in addition to 2.5 million pounds of meat, which…
by - September 7, 2022 11:12 am
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture recently awarded $20,000 in scholarships to eight students attending Arkansas universities with agricultural programs. The universities include Arkansas State University, Southern Arkansas University, the University…
by - September 6, 2022 6:53 pm
The Fort Smith Board of Directors on Tuesday (Sept. 6) voted 7-0 to approve a settlement with the city of Barling in which that city will pay $325,000 to cover…
