by - July 28, 2014 12:32 pm
P.A.M. Transportation Services Inc. posted record quarter earnings behind 8.5% more loads hauled and a roughly 1.4% rise revenue per mile, before fuel surcharges. The Tontitown-based trucking firm reported net…
by - July 28, 2014 9:11 am
Dollar Tree announced Monday (July 28) it plans to acquire rival Family Dollar Stores for an estimated $8.5 billion in cash and stock for a total of $9.2 billion, including…
by - July 28, 2014 9:11 am
Dollar Tree announced Monday (July 28) it plans to acquire rival Family Dollar Stores for an estimated $8.5 billion in cash and stock for a total of $9.2 billion, including…
by - July 28, 2014 8:59 am
In 2007, Arkansas State University was forced to make a decision: fight what would almost certainly be a losing battle with the National College Athletic Association to keep their long-time…
by - July 28, 2014 6:20 am
The metamorphosis of Tyson Foods is well underway as the meat giant sheds its chicken operations in Brazil and Mexico to Brazilian-based JBS Holdings for $575 million and continues its…
by - July 28, 2014 6:10 am
Tyson Foods capped a busy weekend with a higher third quarter profit, the sale of its Mexican and Brazilian poultry business, and closure of three U.S. plants. As it announced…
by - July 28, 2014 12:02 am
By a 20-point margin, Craighead County voters oppose an effort to expand local alcohol sales, according to a new Talk Business & Politics-Hendrix College Poll.
by - July 28, 2014 12:01 am
City leaders are doing much more than just keeping Fayetteville funky. Grounded by the University of Arkansas, this college town has a strong manufacturing and technology base.
by - July 27, 2014 9:31 pm
Johnathan Reeves with our content partner, KASU FM 91.9, interviews Hailey Knight, executive director of the Downtown Jonesboro Association. Downtown Jonesboro has received certification to become part of the Main…
by - July 27, 2014 9:31 pm
Editor’s note: This guest commentary is written by Matthew C. Glass, President & CEO of Fidelity Insurance Group which has offices in West Memphis, Marion and Hughes, Arkansas. Fidelity was…
by - July 27, 2014 6:45 pm
Talk Business & Politics will launch two new web sites to provide more local coverage of news in Northeast and Northwest Arkansas. Read on for more details.
by - July 27, 2014 9:28 am
Green Party Senate candidate Mark Swaney is promoting a business and personal carbon tax, while Libertarian nominee Nathan LaFrance is concerned with the government’s reach into personal lives.
by - July 27, 2014 8:24 am
Sen. Linda Chesterfield and businessman Sherman Tate, who came of age in the civil rights era, recalled their roles and memories in the tumultuous decade, which celebrates the 50th anniversary this month of the signing of the 1964 Civil Rights Act.
by - July 26, 2014 8:34 pm
The Northwest Arkansas community has strong support for a community college-level sports program, a room full of area sports program advocates told the NorthWest Arkansas Community College Board of Trustees…
by - July 26, 2014 6:17 pm
A new five-year strategic plan is in the works at NorthWest Arkansas Community College and it is specifically geared to measure against how it helps students succeed. The NWACC Board…
by - July 26, 2014 4:45 pm
The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board on Friday granted the New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) certification for an additional osteopathic medical school site on the campus of Arkansas State…
by - July 26, 2014 11:00 am
From his weekly radio address, Gov. Mike Beebe discussed his recent trip to Europe as part of an international trade mission. Beebe said the trade trip was “likely to be…
by - July 26, 2014 9:12 am
For our weekend business and political readers: WARREN BUFFETT BOUGHT A CADILLAC, NOT A SUBARU The social media-sphere heated up last week when a photo of billionaire investor Warren Buffett…
by - July 25, 2014 7:06 pm
Tyson Foods announced late Friday (July 25) plans to shutter three of its processing facilities as it streamlines its prepared foods segment ahead of the anticipated merger with Hillshire Brands….
by - July 25, 2014 6:28 pm
Tyson Foods announced late Friday (July 25) plans to shutter three of its processing facilities as it streamlines its prepared foods segment ahead of the anticipated merger with Hillshire Brands….
