by - February 21, 2017 10:15 pm
The Fort Smith Board of Directors approved two controversial ordinances on street panhandling and smoking in city parks Tuesday night (Feb. 21) at its regular meeting. Also, the Board voted…
by - February 21, 2017 7:20 pm
A day of heavy-lifting at the State Capitol on Tuesday saw a Senate panel advance two heavily amended bills to overhaul the state’s criminal justice reform system and allow anyone…
by - February 21, 2017 6:31 pm
A House subcommittee advanced four proposed constitutional amendments Tuesday, with the full committee scheduled to choose one Wednesday that likely will be considered by Arkansas voters in November 2018. Advancing…
by - February 21, 2017 6:19 pm
Editor’s note: The Supply Side section of Talk Business & Politics focuses on the companies, organizations, issues and individuals engaged in providing products and services to retailers. The Supply Side…
by - February 21, 2017 5:04 pm
The Central Business Improvement District (CBID) has enrolled as a non-profit in the newly formed Fort Smith Downtown Business Association (FSDBA). Organizers Pam Kelly and Bobby Aldridge presented a vision…
by - February 21, 2017 4:35 pm
Tom Hayes has been CEO of Tyson Foods for just seven weeks and has already shaken up the company’s core structure, rolled out a new logo, will begin grinding up…
by - February 21, 2017 3:51 pm
Nine Arkansas death row inmates who have exhausted their appeals are a step closer to being executed after the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday (Feb. 21) denied a petition for…
by - February 21, 2017 2:20 pm
Editor’s note: Story updated with additions and changes throughout. –––––––––––––––––––– Fiscal year net income fell 7.2% for Wal-Mart Stores and revenue for the year rose 0.8% to $485.873 billion thanks…
by - February 21, 2017 1:56 pm
The Senate State Agencies and Governmental Affairs Committee Tuesday advanced a bill requiring voters to present a photo identification at the polls. House Bill 1047 by Rep. Mark Lowery, R-Maumelle,…
by - February 21, 2017 10:16 am
Arkansas department store chain operator Dillard’s Inc. on Tuesday (Feb. 21) reported that fourth quarter profits fell below expectations as U.S. retailers continue to adjust as consumers migrate to online…
by - February 20, 2017 9:58 pm
The Fort Smith School Board did not push through with a motion from board member Bill Hanesworth to accept an agreed order settlement in pending litigation from plaintiff June Bradshaw…
by - February 20, 2017 8:29 pm
Ahab Alammar has lived the American dream. The 28-year-old was born in Syria, but when he turned 13 his family was able to secure him a visa to come to…
by - February 20, 2017 8:06 pm
The Arkansas Senate on Monday (Feb. 20) rejected two joint resolutions by Republican Sen. Jason Rapert of Bigelow to ban same-sex marriage and abortions, but the quest by state lawmakers in…
by - February 20, 2017 7:47 pm
America’s Car-Mart saw third-quarter earnings fall 30% as a result of the delay in income tax refunds, market softness related to years of excess lending and a customer base that…
by - February 20, 2017 5:10 pm
In a new survey, Arkansas voters made it clear they prefer the implementation of medical marijuana to allow for smoking cannabis and not waiting for federal law to allow for…
by - February 20, 2017 4:56 pm
Arkansas’ public school districts had more than $790 million in net legal balances at the end of 2016. A bill filed last week would require more than half to reduce…
by - February 20, 2017 2:10 pm
Whirlpool Corp. has sold its 1.2 million square foot manufacturing plant in Fort Smith to Milwaukee, Wisc.-based Phoenix Investors. Whirlpool closed the refrigerator plant in June 2012, with most production…
by - February 20, 2017 1:19 pm
Editor’s note: The Arkansas Transportation Report is managed by Talk Business & Politics and sponsored by the Arkansas Trucking Association and the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce. Other transportation industry related stories can be…
by - February 20, 2017 12:41 pm
A recent market report indicates the hotel business is faring well against Airbnb on a global scale, but those within Arkansas’ hospitality industry are bracing for the possibility of a…
by - February 19, 2017 9:46 am
President Donald Trump’s popularity in Arkansas has not diminished since the November election despite national polling that suggests voter attitude shifts. Meanwhile, Arkansas voters still solidly approve of the job…
