by - March 1, 2015 9:01 am
There’s More Than One Way to Race
Electronic gaming, Instant Racing and increased purses have helped Oaklawn Park to continue to gain momentum at a time when a number of other tracks across the country are suffering.
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by - March 1, 2015 7:12 am
Made In America: Manufacturing Parts Sales Tax Exemption Heads To Committee
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. MANUFACTURING…
by - March 1, 2015 12:16 am
Legislature To Focus On Diverse Issues In Week 8
The eighth week of the Arkansas General Assembly is likely to include discussions involving agriculture, education and highways starting Monday, and the public can expect more conversation on changes to…
by - March 1, 2015 12:10 am
Highway Bill ‘On Hold,’ Sponsor Hopes For Compromise
The sponsor of a bill that would dedicate $2.8 billion in general revenues over 10 years to highways hopes to find a compromise after placing it “on hold” because of…
by - March 1, 2015 12:02 am
Wal-Mart Exec Says Retailer Still Committed To U.S Manufacturing Push
There have been many executive changes at Wal-Mart Stores in recent months, including a new management team at the retailer’s mammoth U.S. division. And while some say all has seemed…
by - February 28, 2015 6:34 pm
Delta Challenge Sparks Ideas At Jonesboro Forum
A group of judges heard presentations Saturday from everyone from barbecue sauce makers to a WiFi sports broadcasting owner to see if their ideas were up to the challenge. There…
by - February 28, 2015 5:26 pm
Rogers-Lowell Chamber braves cold weather to hold banquet
Awards, highlights from 2014 and a chat with University of Arkansas Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics Jeff Long were key features during the 93rd Annual Rogers/Lowell Area Chamber of…
by - February 28, 2015 11:42 am
Congressional Recap: Late-night Homeland Security Vote Brings Drama
Congress returned this past week from a President’s Day recess to deal with several issues, including funding for the Department of Homeland Security and a veto from President Barack Obama on the Keystone XL pipeline.
by - February 28, 2015 11:24 am
Julie Kohl: Doe’s Delta Fans Flock To Tamale Factory In Woodruff County
Blogger Julie Kohl, a frequent contributor at OnlyinArk.com, gives a first-person account of her recent visit to The Tamale Factory. The two-year old restaurant in the Delta community of Gregory…
by - February 28, 2015 7:59 am
Weekend Digest: The Farewell Spock Edition
For our weekend business and political readers: TV PREVIEW: CRIME & PUNISHMENT On this week’s edition of Talk Business & Politics, which airs Sundays at 9 a.m. on KATV Ch….
by - February 27, 2015 4:58 pm
Jonesboro Mayor Pushes Infrastructure In Chamber Talk
The city of Jonesboro has grown exponentially in recent years, both in population and size. With that growth, the city has to prepare to meet the expansion, Mayor Harold Perrin…
by - February 27, 2015 4:07 pm
Home Bancshares Taking Over Another Bank In Florida Panhandle
Home BancShares, Inc. has acquired another bank in Florida. According to a company release, Conway-based Home Bancshares’ subsidiary Centennial Bank will take over the deposits and substantially all assets of…
by - February 27, 2015 3:00 pm
ASU Negotiating With O’Reilly Hospitality Management For Embassy Suites On Campus
Arkansas State University is negotiating a deal with O’Reilly Hospitality Management LLC for a land lease agreement that could eventually bring an Embassy Suites hotel, a conference center and Houlihan’s…
by - February 27, 2015 12:58 pm
Bear State Earnings Boosted by Income Tax Benefit
Bear State Financial, Inc. reported fourth quarter earnings of $4.8 million, or 14 cents per share, rallying from flat earnings a year ago of nearly $200,000. For the full year…
by - February 27, 2015 10:55 am
New manager named for Cherokee Casino & Hotel in Roland
Cherokee Nation Entertainment officials have named Chad McReynolds as the new general manager of Cherokee Casino & Hotel Roland. McReynolds, a Cherokee Nation citizen, brings more than 20 years of…
by - February 27, 2015 10:43 am
Arkansas Lawmakers Lambast FCC’s Net Neutrality Vote
Arkansas’ congressional delegation reacted angrily to a controversial net neutrality decision by the Federal Communications Commission on Thursday, ending the week with more stinging criticism of the Obama administration’s move…
by - February 27, 2015 10:38 am
Insurance Department Monitoring Anthem Cyberattack, No Complaints To Date
The Arkansas Insurance Department said it is monitoring the situation involving the breach of data at Anthem, Inc. – a story first reported by Talk Business & Politics on Wednesday….
by - February 27, 2015 12:04 am
Rep. Eddie Armstrong: A Better Start
Editor’s note: The author of this guest commentary is House Minority Leader Rep. Eddie Armstrong, D-North Little Rock. He can be reached by email at [email protected]. I, along with many…
by - February 27, 2015 12:03 am
Bill Would Pull Arkansas Out Of Common Core Test
The sponsor of a bill that would end Arkansas’ participation in an end-of-the-year Common Core exam plans to run his bill in committee on Tuesday. House Bill 1241 by Rep….
by - February 27, 2015 12:02 am
Year-Ago Investments Paying Dividends For Sam’s Club
Off and on through the years analysts have said they believe Sam’s Club might perform better if Wal-Mart cut it loose. However, few believe it will happen given that the…