by - June 5, 2013 2:50 pm
School districts across Arkansas are preparing to implement the state’s new Teacher Excellence and Support System, or TESS – a process that spells out how to rate teachers’ performance, helps…
by - June 5, 2013 2:31 pm
The summer travel season is upon us. With Memorial Day weekend in the rearview mirror, it’s time for Arkansas travelers to begin the annual pilgrimage known as the summer vacation….
by - June 5, 2013 11:59 am
Arvest Bank is one of the leading bank lenders to U.S. agriculture, according to the American Bankers Association’s (ABA) list of the top 100 farm lenders. The bank ranked 27th…
by - June 5, 2013 11:47 am
Changes in living and commuting trends among younger generations are not widely seen in Northwest Arkansas and the Fort Smith region, but officials do see signs that such trends could…
by - June 5, 2013 11:26 am
Retired USA Drug magnate Stephen LaFrance, Sr. of Pine Bluff passed away in his sleep last night unexpectedly, Talk Business has learned. The family has yet to comment, but several…
by - June 5, 2013 10:45 am
Natural gas severance tax revenue for the first four reporting months of 2013 is ahead of the same period in 2011 when the collections eventually reached a record annual tally…
by - June 5, 2013 8:15 am
Developers are looking at transforming nearly 40 acres at the Arkansas Services Center property in Jonesboro into a new regional convention center and hotel. The Jonesboro Advertising and Promotion Commission…
by - June 4, 2013 11:10 pm
More jobs are expected to come to Fort Smith thanks to continued expansion at the Gerber plant on the city’s north side. In fact, the company, which is currently expanding…
by - June 4, 2013 9:51 pm
Arvest Bank announced that Cynthia Kruithof accepted the role of senior human resources manager in Benton County. For the past 13 years, Kruithof worked at Arvest Bank in Fort Smith…
by - June 4, 2013 8:41 pm
More jobs are expected to come to Fort Smith thanks to continued expansion at the Gerber plant on the city's north side. In fact, the company, which is currently expanding…
by - June 4, 2013 6:04 pm
In an otherwise bleak economic climate during the last several years, Franklin County appears to stand out from the crowd. Not only has unemployment dropped from a peak of 8%…
by - June 4, 2013 4:20 pm
Talk to Jim Fram and you’ll come away with the first impression that this guy knows what he’s doing. The new Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce President and CEO…
by - June 4, 2013 4:11 pm
In an otherwise bleak economic climate during the last several years, Franklin County appears to stand out from the crowd. Not only has unemployment dropped from a peak of 8%…
by - June 4, 2013 2:43 pm
Former Sen. Blanche Lincoln lands on a new board, plus changes at the Dept. of Education and St. Vincent’s Health System. LINCOLN JOINS ALLIANTGROUP BOARD Former Sen. Blanche Lincoln (D)…
by - June 4, 2013 2:39 pm
With depression reported as a leading cause of lost productivity in the United States, a new initiative encourages companies to invest in their workforce to gain healthier, more productive employees,…
by - June 4, 2013 12:38 pm
Five insurance carriers submitted letters of intent to participate in Arkansas forthcoming health insurance exchanges, according to the Arkansas Insurance Department. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arkansas, Celtic/Novasys, QualChoice of…
by - June 4, 2013 12:25 pm
Five insurance carriers submitted letters of intent to participate in Arkansas’ forthcoming health insurance exchanges, according to the state Insurance Department. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arkansas, Celtic/Novasys, QualChoice of…
by - June 4, 2013 12:04 pm
Tax collections are up almost 5% in Arkansas for the first 11 months of the fiscal year, with the numbers presenting an uncertain trend with respect to consumer spending. For…
by - June 4, 2013 10:48 am
Wal-Mart was a granted a temporary restraining order against the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union and its affiliate OUR Walmart by a Benton County Circuit Court Judge late…
by - June 4, 2013 10:00 am
Arkansas’ revenue picture looks strong as the state heads into the final month of its fiscal year. Collections topped $5 billion for the first time in state history.
