by - June 8, 2015 8:49 pm
The U.S. Supreme Court announced Monday (June 8) that it will hear the challenge petition recently filed by Tyson Foods. Springdale-based Tyson vowed to appeal the $5.8 million judgment against…
by - June 8, 2015 7:21 pm
A French manufacturer plans to set up shop in West Memphis to supply glass insulators for a multi-state renewable energy project that is expected to deliver wind powered electricity from…
by - June 8, 2015 6:01 pm
“It’s about time.” That was the sentiment Monday night as Craighead County justices approved an agreement with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission for the operation of Bono Lake. The…
by - June 8, 2015 5:06 pm
A study group recommended changing the state’s Common Core test provider before it made its other recommendations because of timing issues and certainty, the group’s chairman, Lt. Gov. Tim Griffin, told legislators.
by - June 8, 2015 4:28 pm
Wal-Mart has in recent years spent billions on its e-commerce focus. The investments have included numerous acquisitions and significant internal growth at the retailer’s @Walmartlabs group. The investments have cut…
by - June 8, 2015 4:20 pm
Sam’s Club CEO Rosalind Brewer told the media last week that the wholesale club continues to find ways to pack more value into its memberships in response to poor first quarter numbers and competitive pressures in the retail sector. Small businesses stand to benefit greatly.
by - June 8, 2015 4:10 pm
Wal-Mart has in recent years spent billions on its e-commerce focus. The investments have included numerous acquisitions and significant internal growth at the retailer’s @Walmartlabs group. The investments have cut…
by - June 8, 2015 3:54 pm
A French manufacturer plans to set up shop win West Memphis to supply glass insulators for a multi-state renewable energy project that is expected to deliver wind powered electricity from Oklahoma to markets in Arkansas and other southern states.
by - June 8, 2015 3:44 pm
The Van Buren Chamber of Commerce celebrated June 4 its 60th Anniversary Banquet and Business Fair that featured more than 40 local businesses and organizations. Booths filled the grand lobby…
by - June 8, 2015 3:43 pm
The unemployment number may have trickled up slightly in Arkansas during April, but counties throughout the state have seen precipitous drops in their unemployment rate in the past year, leading…
by - June 8, 2015 3:37 pm
Governor Asa Hutchinson has selected Mayor Harold Perrin of Jonesboro to represent elected municipal officials on the Arkansas Workforce Development Board. Mayor Perrin was recommended to the governor by the…
by - June 8, 2015 2:34 pm
Sam’s Club CEO Rosalind Brewer told the media last week that the wholesale club continues to find ways to pack more value into its memberships in response to poor first…
by - June 8, 2015 12:12 pm
The Arkansas Department of Education will terminate its contract with the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers, the end-of-the-year test associated with the Common Core State Standards,…
by - June 8, 2015 9:24 am
Entergy Arkansas President and CEO Hugh McDonald will retire in 2016 after a 34-year career with the utility giant. He’s served 16 years at the helm of the state’s largest…
by - June 8, 2015 5:57 am
Editor’s note: Each Monday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Money Talk,” a wrap-up of banking and financial news in our email newsletter, which you can sign up to receive daily for free here….
by - June 7, 2015 2:27 pm
The Jonesboro television market just got a little more crowded with the announcement this weekend of a new FOX affiliate in Northeast Arkansas. The station, KJNB, is now on the…
by - June 7, 2015 2:26 pm
Editor’s note: Each Sunday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Made In America,” a wrap-up of manufacturing news in our email newsletter, which you can sign up to receive daily for free here. U.S….
by - June 7, 2015 8:27 am
Second District Congressman French Hill, R-Little Rock, says it is too early to tell how much federal aid may be needed to help with flooded areas of Arkansas. Appearing on…
by - June 7, 2015 4:30 am
With hundreds of millions of dollars ginning from SEC sports – particularly football – the league is in an incredible position to navigate the challenges of the future.
by - June 7, 2015 12:14 am
Ritter Communications President Alan Morse talks about the changes in the cable industry, telecommunications, and how the industry is faring in the current technology revolution.
