by - January 5, 2017 4:06 pm
Five years have passed since the city of Fort Smith completed conversion of 149 traffic signals in August 2011 from incandescent bulbs to the more energy efficient light-emitting diode (LED)…
by - January 5, 2017 1:50 pm
NanoMech of Springdale has used its nanotechnology experience to develop custom industrial lubricant for Fayetteville-based die-casting company Pace Industries. The partnership is among several moves in the works in the…
by - January 5, 2017 1:27 pm
The outlook for the trucking industry is improving, but some headwinds remain just two weeks before J.B. Hunt Transport Services is slated to release fourth-quarter earnings, analysts said. Lowell-based carrier…
by - January 5, 2017 1:04 pm
Wal-Mart Stores continues to expand its e-commerce market share, grow its customer base and build on its effort to be a dominant multi-channel retailer. Doling out $70 million, Wal-Mart said…
by - January 5, 2017 12:13 am
Editor’s note: Each Thursday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Startup Talk,” a round-up of startup, technology and entrepreneurial news. ––––––––––––––– DIGITAL ADVERTISING HITS $17.6 BILLION IN 3Q 2016, UP 20%…
by - January 4, 2017 7:59 pm
First District Congressman Rick Crawford, R-Jonesboro, neither confirmed nor denied he may be in the running for U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, but he said he feels strongly that a Southerner…
by - January 4, 2017 7:53 pm
The office of Attorney General Leslie Rutledge on Wednesday (Jan. 4) asked a federal judge to issue a temporary stay on a case before the U.S. District Court in Harrison…
by - January 4, 2017 7:42 pm
A group that supports increased highway funding released survey findings Wednesday (Jan. 4) showing almost two-thirds of likely 2018 voters favor making permanent the current half-cent sales tax for highway…
by - January 4, 2017 7:36 pm
American Silica LLC, a sand manufacturer in Black Rock (Lawrence Co.), shipped its first 80 train car loads of sand Wednesday afternoon (Jan. 4), President Tommy Bronson told Talk Business…
by - January 4, 2017 4:59 pm
Tax collections in Arkansas were relatively flat in December as net available general revenues came in just below forecast six months into the fiscal year, according to the state’s monthly…
by - January 4, 2017 4:39 pm
The Fort Smith Utilities Director position is within “about a week” of being filled, according to Fort Smith City Administrator Carl Geffken. Geffken told Talk Business & Politics that the…
by - January 4, 2017 4:14 pm
Gov. Asa Hutchinson will travel to Washington, D.C. on Jan. 20 to attend the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump and also plans to meet with the new administration to discuss…
by - January 4, 2017 2:07 pm
Fort Smith building activity made gains in December, but not enough to close the gap between 2016 and 2015’s year-end performances. A large deficit in October eroded gains from July…
by - January 4, 2017 1:23 pm
The Gillett Coon Supper held annually in the town of Gillett is one of the time honored political traditions in the Natural State, and an offshoot of that event is…
by - January 4, 2017 1:19 pm
The Jonesboro City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to strike down a request from a property owner who wanted 8.29 acres to be rezoned to allow multi-unit housing. Emotions ran…
by - January 4, 2017 12:58 pm
Rep. Micah Neal, R-Springdale, pleaded guilty Wednesday (Jan. 4) to one count of conspiracy to commit honest services fraud. The news may result in a change in how Arkansas legislators…
by - January 4, 2017 12:26 pm
With firm GOP control of state government and a host of major policy issues to settle, legislative leaders say Republicans will be responsible for the success or failure of the…
by - January 4, 2017 12:12 am
Editor’s note: Each Wednesday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Health Beat,” a round-up health-related topics. ––––––––––––––– CDC: NEW DATA SHOWS CONTINUING OPIOID EPIDEMIC IN THE U.S. Drug overdose deaths, including…
by - January 3, 2017 9:05 pm
The Fort Smith Board of Directors approved $1.938 million in consent agenda items related to the Riverfront Park Sports Complex on Tuesday night, Jan. 3, but it was not without…
by - January 3, 2017 4:44 pm
A promotional holiday season, stronger economy and sturdy consumer confidence likely added up to as much as 16% more spending in the recent holiday season, according to a survey completed…
