by - February 19, 2016 8:16 am
The Video Wire: German shepherds and Peter Pan
We are out of words. Out. Of. Words. The Video Wire is a collaboration between Talk Business & Politics and Things To Do In Fort Smith. …
Author: Talk Business & Politics staff
by - February 19, 2016 6:59 am
Energy In-depth: Dallas utility offers virtual solar, wind power to homeowners
Editor’s note: Each Friday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Energy In-depth,” a round-up of energy and regulatory news. DALLAS-BASED UTILITY GIANT OFFERS VIRTUAL SOLAR POWER TO TEXAS HOMEOWNERS: Dallas-based TXU…
by - February 18, 2016 8:32 pm
Fort Smith Board narrows list of city administrator candidates to three finalists
The Fort Smith Board of Directors on Thursday (Feb. 18) narrowed down a list eight qualified applicants for the city administrator job with one person making the short list being…
by - February 18, 2016 4:05 pm
Jones, Carter sentenced in federal corruption probe
Steven B. Jones and Phillip W. Carter were both sentenced to federal prison Thursday morning in connection with a bribery and corruption probe involving a bribery scheme and the…
by - February 18, 2016 10:58 am
Entergy posts annual loss of $156.7 million, pushes positive estimate for 2016
Entergy Corp. on Thursday reported that fourth-quarter earnings beat Wall Street expectations although assets impairments for the company’s nuclear and wholesale energy business caused the utility operator to end fiscal…
by - February 18, 2016 9:21 am
Fort Smith Police Chief says perjury investigation ‘uniting’ the department
Fort Smith Police Chief Kevin Lindsey said the allegations against a department captain resulting in an ongoing investigation of the captain are “weak in substance,” and have had a “uniting…
by - February 18, 2016 6:56 am
Fiscal year income down 9.2% for Wal-Mart Stores, U.S. comp sales up 0.6% (Updated)
Wal-Mart Stores’ full fiscal year revenue fell 0.7% to $482.13 billion, with net income of $14.694 billion down 9.2% compared to fiscal year 2015. Although sales were up 3.6% in…
by - February 18, 2016 6:25 am
Startup Talk: AT&T joins Verizon with announcement of 5G network roadmap, speeds 100x faster
Editor’s note: Each Thursday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Startup Talk,” a round-up of startup, technology and entrepreneurial news. AT&T JOINS VERIZON WITH ANNOUNCEMENT OF 5G NETWORK ROADMAP, SPEEDS 100X FASTER: Six…
by - February 17, 2016 8:31 pm
Apple-FBI issue more than just us vs. them
The smartphone data access issue between Apple and the FBI comes with many layers of nuance and complexity and certainly requires adult contemplation that continues to elude the knee-jerk positions…
by - February 17, 2016 5:09 pm
Fort Smith area high school students compete in 2016 Home Show event
While it was a mixed year for Fort Smith area home builders, companies in the industry are gathering this weekend for the 2016 Home Show to not only promote the…
by - February 17, 2016 1:23 pm
Youth advisory group with Future School of Fort Smith hosting ‘Diversity BBQ’
The youth advisory council of the Future School of Fort Smith is inviting 9th grade students and their families to the group’s ever “Diversity BBQ,” which is set for 4…
by - February 17, 2016 1:23 pm
Youth advisory group with Future School of Fort Smith hosting ‘Diversity BBQ’
The youth advisory council of the Future School of Fort Smith is inviting 9th grade students and their families to the group’s ever “Diversity BBQ,” which is set for 4…
by - February 17, 2016 6:37 am
Health Beat: Next phase of ACA to bring more changes, challenges to employee benefit plans
Editor’s note: Each Wednesday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Health Beat,” a round-up of health-related topics. ––––––––––––––– NEXT PHASE OF ACA TO BRING MORE CHANGES, CHALLENGES TO EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS…
by - February 16, 2016 8:05 pm
Higher Ed Coordinating Board blesses University of Arkansas $30 million bond issue
The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board Tuesday approved the economic feasibility for the University of Arkansas to issue bonds of up to $30 million for campus facility improvements. The move…
by - February 16, 2016 8:05 pm
Higher Ed Coordinating Board blesses University of Arkansas $30 million bond issue
The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board Tuesday approved the economic feasibility for the University of Arkansas to issue bonds of up to $30 million for campus facility improvements. The move…
by - February 16, 2016 4:53 pm
Feds say state can reinstate $7 million to private option insurance carriers
Arkansas Medicaid has been given approval by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to use federal funding to reinstate at least $7 million in monthly premiums to private…
by - February 16, 2016 4:53 pm
Feds say state can reinstate $7 million to private option insurance carriers
Arkansas Medicaid has been given approval by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to use federal funding to reinstate at least $7 million in monthly premiums to private…
by - February 16, 2016 4:14 pm
UAMS Northwest campus hosts patient recruitment event
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ (UAMS) Northwest Arkansas Campus in Fayetteville will host an open house for its clinical skills center, seeking people interested in helping students learn…
by - February 16, 2016 4:14 pm
UAMS Northwest campus hosts patient recruitment event
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ (UAMS) Northwest Arkansas Campus in Fayetteville will host an open house for its clinical skills center, seeking people interested in helping students learn…
by - February 16, 2016 1:05 pm
Pilgrim’s Pride to invest $35 million in Arkansas for a new feed mill
Pilgrim’s Pride Corp. announced plans to spend $190 million expanding its chicken business which included a $35 million investment in Nashville, Ark., the company said Tuesday (Feb. 16). The investment…