by - October 28, 2016 10:40 am
Real gross domestic product grew at a brisk 2.9% in the third quarter as consumer spending picked up steam in the second half of 2016 just ahead of the Nov….
by - October 28, 2016 8:33 am
Editor’s note: Each Friday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Energy In-depth,” a round-up of energy and regulatory news. ––––––––––––––––– EIA: WIND GENERATION SHARE EXCEEDS 10% IN 11 STATES In 2015,…
by - October 27, 2016 10:10 pm
Parrot Island Waterpark reported a second consecutive cash-positive year at a special study session of the Fort Smith Board of Directors and Sebastian County Quorum Court Thursday night (Oct. 27)….
by - October 27, 2016 8:38 pm
Russian President Vladimir Putin has benefited from the security features drone technology offers. Michael Quiroga, founder and CEO of Intelligent Drone Systems, based in Miami, Fla., explained how Sensofusion of…
by - October 27, 2016 6:42 pm
The Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce on Thursday (Oct. 27) endorsed Mayor Lioneld Jordan for re-election. The chamber also announced endorsements for City Council seats, favoring two aldermen for re-election, choosing…
by - October 27, 2016 6:32 pm
The United States Marshals Museum executive board has set Sept. 24, 2019 as its official opening day to coincide with the 230th anniversary of the U.S. Marshals Service. “The Fort…
by - October 27, 2016 6:22 pm
Editor’s note: Welcome to the fifth season of Tusk to Tail – the sport of tailgating as organized, performed and perfected by a group of Hog fans who have been…
by - October 27, 2016 4:27 pm
Editor’s note: Each Thursday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Startup Talk,” a round-up of startup, technology and entrepreneurial news. ––––––––––––––– JPMORGAN COMMITS $75 MILLION TO INCREASE ACCESS TO CAPITAL FOR…
by - October 27, 2016 3:44 pm
James Reed has been named chief financial officer for Van Buren-based USA Truck, replacing Michael Borrows who resigned suddenly in May with no explanation given by the company. Reed will…
by - October 27, 2016 12:42 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 - October 27, 2016 11:48 am
Sarah Hunt learned how to drive on Mississippi County Road 940. The gravel expanse passes a dilapidated house, a relic from the Depression era. Locals in the town of Dyess…
by - October 27, 2016 10:49 am
Editor’s note: Story updated to include reaction from Arkansans for Compassionate Care, Gov. Asa Hutchinson, and Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Conner Eldridge. –––––––––––––––––––––––– The Arkansas Supreme Court in a 5-2…
by - October 27, 2016 10:13 am
The diesel technician shortage has reached “critical mass,” and it won’t be resolved anytime soon, industry experts say. Nationwide, the U.S. Department of Labor estimates 76,900 job openings for diesel…
by - October 27, 2016 9:42 am
When Sean Cannon graduated from Harding University in May, he knew two things: he wanted to be a software engineer, and he wanted to live in Northwest Arkansas. It seemed…
by - October 26, 2016 8:58 pm
The Van Buren School District has received charter approval for its planned Arkansas River Valley Virtual Academy (ARVVA), the district’s first charter school set to open to grades 4-8 for…
by - October 26, 2016 8:46 pm
Growing up in the public eye, Jenna Bush Hager and her twin sister Barbara Pierce Bush haven’t exactly retreated to a quiet and private life. The sisters are involved in…
by - October 26, 2016 8:08 pm
Petit Jean Electric Cooperative Corp. in Clinton is the lone Arkansas recipient to receive a portion of $3.6 billion in loans from the Obama administration to fund 82 electric projects…
by - October 26, 2016 7:54 pm
After eking out a small profit in the second quarter, Murphy Oil Corp. fell back into the red again over the past three months as the Arkansas oil giant continues…
by - October 26, 2016 5:45 pm
P.A.M. Transportation Services has struggled with low freight rates and high operating costs, leading to a 40% decrease in third-quarter earnings. Reporting before the market closed Wednesday (Oct. 26), the…
by - October 26, 2016 4:53 pm
Gov. Asa Hutchinson enjoys more than a two-to-one job approval rating, according to a new survey. In the latest Talk Business & Politics-Hendrix College poll of 463 likely Arkansas voters,…
