by - April 7, 2019 1:56 pm
The world’s rapidly growing population and the push of many people from the poverty ranks into the middle class will fuel significant growth in the agriculture industry, according to one…
by - April 7, 2019 12:20 pm
Sen. Tom Cotton says more advanced technology and updated asylum laws are needed to protect against illegal immigrants coming to America through Mexico, but he’s not sure closing the border…
by - April 7, 2019 10:26 am
After securing passage of funding for Arkansas Works last week, Speaker of the House Matthew Shepherd said he expects the 92nd General Assembly to complete its business this coming week….
by - April 5, 2019 2:33 pm
Walmart recently ranked among the most loved brands by three separate demographics — Generation Z, men and rural consumers — in the 2019 survey by MorningConsult.com. The rankings are based…
by - April 4, 2019 7:56 pm
First National Financial Park is officially open for business in Jonesboro. Business and civic leaders gathered Thursday (April 4) to celebrate an official ribbon cutting ceremony at 3500 E. Johnson…
by - April 4, 2019 7:46 pm
As did at least two of the four University of Arkansas at Fort Smith chancellor candidates, Dr. Terisa Riley said the university should consider a marketing and branding campaign that…
by - April 4, 2019 7:09 pm
A bill that would have established a tax credit to create private school scholarships for 400 Arkansas students failed in committee Thursday (April 4). Senate Bill 539 by Sen. Blake…
by - April 4, 2019 6:17 pm
The Delta Innovation Fund (Delta I-Fund) startup accelerator will host its 2019 Demo Day at the Clinton Presidential Center on April 17 at 4 p.m. Eight Delta I-Fund alumni companies…
by - April 4, 2019 5:54 pm
The U.S. Marshals Museum received $1 million from Northwest Arkansas-based real estate investor Laurice Hachem, the museum’s foundation announced Thursday (April 4). Hachem is also a member of the foundation…
by - April 4, 2019 4:12 pm
New orders for manufactured durable goods declined 1.6%, or by $4.2 billion, to $250.6 billion in February, from January, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The decrease followed three consecutive…
by - April 4, 2019 4:07 pm
Northwest Technical Institute (NWTI) in Springdale has been adjusting its budget for an upcoming project and jumping through hoops for another as it works to improve its exterior look. “Right…
by - April 4, 2019 2:16 pm
The number of approved medical marijuana ID cards ratcheted upwards nearly 25% only weeks before the first legal cannabis products hit the market in Arkansas. Late Wednesday (April 3), the…
by - April 4, 2019 1:49 pm
The McLarty family announced that two University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service students, Brady Ruffin and Andrea Zekis, have been selected as this year’s McLarty Scholars. During their…
by - April 4, 2019 12:28 pm
Springdale-based nanotechnology company NanoMech looks to settle one case after being sued twice for not making payments on nearly $10 million in loans. Attorneys for New York-based technology financing company…
by - April 4, 2019 11:16 am
The El Dorado Murphy Arts District broke ground on a new amenity on Wednesday. Developers and community leaders started work on The Haywood Hotel, a 70-room boutique hotel that will…
by - April 4, 2019 11:13 am
Northwest Arkansas’ arts community has offerings for nearly every audience, according to a new study released Thursday (April 4). The 18-page report indicates the region is becoming more competitive with…
by - April 4, 2019 11:00 am
Tyson Foods, Cargill and their competitors are projected to push meat production to record levels this year at 103.3 billion pounds, up 1.3% over 2018, according to U.S. Department of…
by - April 3, 2019 8:32 pm
Jeremy Bout believes the biggest challenge for students and parents when making career decisions is having good information. His company, Edge Factor, suggests a solution to the information gap, and…
by - April 3, 2019 7:45 pm
A bill that would have increased taxes on cigarettes and vaping products while creating an earned income tax credit for lower-income Arkansans is headed to interim study, the bill’s sponsor…
by - April 3, 2019 7:40 pm
Ajax Floor Center, based in Paragould, has expanded a lot in the nine or so years that Alan Jackson has owned it. The company sells carpet, hardwood, tile, back splashes,…
