by - July 17, 2017 11:36 am
Does Cuba matter to Arkansas?
During the past few weeks, Cuba has been on most every news outlet and media report in the nation, and for crucial reasons. On June 16, the president of the…
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by - July 17, 2017 11:11 am
Arkansas State Fair to feature Vince Neil, Tracy Lawrence
The Arkansas State Fair on Monday (July 17) released the concert lineup for this year’s event, scheduled for Oct. 12-22. “We are excited about our headliner concerts this year,” said…
by - July 17, 2017 10:43 am
Grass Roots hopes to start a revolution in small-scale farming in Arkansas
Chris Ward was working for the United States Department of Agriculture Foreign Agriculture Service in Afghanistan when he realized he needed to do something different on his livestock farm near…
by - July 17, 2017 10:07 am
Future School of Fort Smith receives a $600,000 matching grant from the Windgate Foundation
Future School of Fort Smith has received a $600,000 matching grant from the Siloam Springs-based Windgate Foundation. Future School Founder and Superintendent Trish Flanagan told Talk Business & Politics on…
by - July 17, 2017 9:01 am
J.B. Hunt’s net income falls 6% as costs rise and rates decline (Updated)
Intermodal load growth and a rise in revenue producing trucks weren’t enough for J.B. Hunt Transport Services to offset higher costs and lower rates in the second quarter. Income fell…
by - July 16, 2017 9:55 pm
Jacksonville bank reaches into Conway
First Arkansas Bank & Trust (FAB&T), has bought a vacant bank branch building at the intersection of Hogan Road and Prince Street in Conway. FAB&T President and CEO Larry T….
by - July 16, 2017 8:23 pm
Northwest Arkansas could see ‘new trajectory’ of growth if workforce needs are met
If the Northwest Arkansas economy was a professional sports athlete, most folks would think it necessary to test for steroids or some other performance enhancing drug. But it’s all natural…
by - July 16, 2017 8:05 pm
ATA celebrates truck driver profession in 50th annual truck driving championship
On a hot and humid Saturday (July 15), 170 truck drivers competed in the 50th annual Arkansas Truck Driving Championship of the Arkansas Trucking Association. Cheering them on, were family,…
by - July 16, 2017 9:49 am
Former Arkansas Surgeon General says state’s Medicaid expansion model a bipartisan solution for U.S.
Former Arkansas Surgeon General Dr. Joe Thompson says the bipartisan work done with the state’s Medicaid expansion program – the Private Option, now Arkansas Works – could be a blueprint…
by - July 14, 2017 12:36 pm
Advanced Cabling Systems LLC adds office in Fort Smith
North Little Rock-based Advanced Cabling Systems LLC has opened an office in Fort Smith. The new location is at 5009 S. 35th St. and has three employees, according to marketing…
by - July 14, 2017 12:27 pm
Arkansas Water Resources Center conference to address water in agriculture
Agricultural uses of water will be a central topic of discussion at this year’s Arkansas Water Resources Center conference. The theme for year’s conference, scheduled for July 25-26 in Fayetteville,…
by - July 14, 2017 12:22 pm
The Supply Side: In retail sales, technology can’t do it all
At a time when tech investments among retailers like Wal-Mart Stores and Amazon are in the billions, suppliers should remember that technology can’t do it all with respect to selling…
by - July 14, 2017 11:39 am
Real Deals: $7.3 million permit issued in Bentonville, Malik Monk buys a home in Stone Meadow
Crossland Construction Co. in Rogers recently paid the city of Bentonville for a building permit valued at $7.31 million. The permit is being used to build a two-story, 46,500-square-foot office…
by - July 14, 2017 8:05 am
Nursing challenges continue for hospitals and other healthcare providers
From the days when nurses worked with doctors in the Roman Empire around 300 A.D. to Florence Nightingale and the emergence of modern nursing, there has always been a need…
by - July 14, 2017 5:34 am
Central Arkansas Water to study impact of mountain biking in watershed
Central Arkansas Water (CAW) is conducting a pilot program to study the impact of mountain biking on the Lake Maumelle Watershed. This study will be done in cooperation with the…
by - July 14, 2017 5:27 am
Arkansas will join the FirstNet Network
Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced Thursday that Arkansas will join the FirstNet Network. This will make Arkansas one of the first states in the country to join a resource bringing advanced…
by - July 13, 2017 6:44 pm
Heifer International hopes to help small-scale farmers in Arkansas thrive
Powdered milk in Spain more than 70-years ago may change the modern farming culture in Arkansas. Dan West, an American farmer who volunteered to help fight hunger during the Spanish…
by - July 13, 2017 6:24 pm
School of Innovation in Springdale adding 7th grade this fall, enrolls 50 in virtual school
When the Don Tyson School of Innovation in Springdale reopens its doors this fall, it will begin its fourth school year with almost 800 students, grades 7-11. It is launching…
by - July 13, 2017 5:32 pm
The Unexpected welcomes all new artist lineup, launches July 23
The third annual edition of The Unexpected returns to Fort Smith on July 23. The weeklong event – a collaboration with creative house Justkids – will feature all new artists…
by - July 13, 2017 5:28 pm
GOP Senate plan revised: Governor says still ‘a work in progress’, Boozman adds ‘we all want to get to yes’
Republican leadership in the U.S. Senate has revised its Obamacare “repeal and replace” measure, but its fate for passage remains tenuous. Two GOP senators – Susan Collins of Maine and…