by - August 26, 2015 6:25 pm
As Oshkosh Defense cheered the Pentagon’s announcement on Tuesday that it was the winner of the highly-sought after $30 billion Joint Light Tactical Vehicle contract, Lockheed Martin officials were left…
by - August 26, 2015 3:58 pm
A new multi-million dollar retail and office multi-story development on South Walton Boulevard could be a catalyst for redevelopment of businesses on both ends of the major thoroughfare through the…
by - August 26, 2015 2:45 pm
Wal-Mart Stores Inc., said Wednesday (Aug. 26) that it would stop selling the AR-15 and some other semi-automatic rifles. The retailer squashed the notion that the decision was based on…
by - August 26, 2015 1:27 pm
Nearly two years after Entergy Arkansas Inc. broke free from its system agreement with parent company Entergy Corp., customers of Entergy Louisiana LLC and Entergy Gulf States Louisiana LLC will…
by - August 26, 2015 1:19 pm
The number Northwest Arkansas supplier community jobs has grown in recent years along with Wal-Mart Stores growth. This expansion led a shortage of talent and competition for talent which keeps…
by - August 26, 2015 12:48 pm
Hendrix College has received a $26 million gift from the estate of Mary Ann Dawkins of Little Rock. The gift, the largest in Hendrix College’s history, will support scholarships, promote…
by - August 26, 2015 10:22 am
Hendrix College has received a $26 million gift from the estate of Mary Ann Dawkins of Little Rock. The gift, the largest in Hendrix College’s history, will support scholarships, promote…
by - August 26, 2015 8:37 am
U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton along with Cong. French Hill announced a $15.5 million grant for the construction of a new nursing home facility for veterans in North…
by - August 26, 2015 7:47 am
A vital anchor of the arts community in East Arkansas since 2001, Bradbury Gallery at Arkansas State University is getting a new look and a new name. Chancellor Tim Hudson…
by - August 26, 2015 7:10 am
Japanese auto supplier Denso announced Tuesday it plans to add 500 jobs and invest $400 million to expand its electronics manufacturing capabilities and build a new warehouse at its manufacturing…
by - August 26, 2015 6:59 am
Jay Chesshir, president and CEO of the Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce, was elected to serve as Chairman-elect of the Board of Directors of the national Association of Chamber…
by - August 26, 2015 6:00 am
Editor’s note: Each Wednesday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Health Beat,” a round-up of health-related topics in our email newsletter, which you can sign up to receive daily for free here. STUDY: CONSUMERS…
by - August 25, 2015 9:42 pm
A Hollywood-based movie production company is partnering with Northwest Arkansas businesses to help create the company’s next theatrical production. The casting director and a principal actor are from Fort Smith. Husband…
by - August 25, 2015 7:31 pm
The Arkansas Good Roads Foundation, a group that advocates for transportation investment and spending, is recommending an increase in the state’s motor fuel taxes of 10 cents per gallon to raise $125.7 million for state highway needs, and asking for a special session to accomplish it.
by - August 25, 2015 7:10 pm
AEDC Chief Mike Preston expressed disappointment in the outcome of the state’s JLTV effort, but said Arkansas put the best possible bid on the table.
by - August 25, 2015 5:45 pm
Entrepreneur Luke Irvin has a new startup called South Ventures, a mobile development and content creation studio. What are his hopes for this enterprise?
by - August 25, 2015 5:38 pm
Cranford Co. announced that is relocating its office space in downtown Little Rock. In a press release earlier this week, the company said it will occupy the corner space of…
by - August 25, 2015 5:33 pm
Tyson Foods filed its opening brief with the Supreme Court who is hearing the meat giant’s challenge to lower-court rulings that awarded a $5.8 million class-action payout for 3,300 employees…
by - August 25, 2015 5:27 pm
The Arkansas State University Alumni Association announced Tuesday the recipients of its Distinguished Alumni Awards for 2015, which will be presented during Homecoming on Saturday, Oct. 3. This year’s honorees…
by - August 25, 2015 5:25 pm
Basketball season may be several months away, but the sales tax revenues for Jonesboro and Craighead County rebounded in August after seeing a small decrease in July.
