by - September 26, 2016 7:36 pm
The Arkansas State University system has 24,013 students, an all-time record, according to the school. It’s a 4% increase from the 23,101 students who were enrolled in the system in…
by - September 26, 2016 4:15 pm
A constitutional amendment that would allow a casino to operate in three Arkansas counties – Boone, Miller and Washington – trails in popular support, but opposition remains just under 50%….
by - September 26, 2016 3:58 pm
Fort Smith city sales tax is holding steady approximately 75 days after the Board of Directors approved a budget revision to account for lower-than-anticipated revenues. City Finance Director Jennifer Walker…
by - September 26, 2016 3:02 pm
Johnelle Hunt and family have given $1 million to help fund the construction of Arkansas Children’s Northwest campus in Springdale. “Every child deserves the opportunity to reach his or her…
by - September 26, 2016 2:43 pm
Analysts who follow Lowell-based J.B. Hunt Transport Services say the logistics giant is facing margin pressures as intermodal rail costs have risen and competition for business continues to reduce rates…
by - September 26, 2016 2:27 pm
Supporters and opponents of the Obama administration’s far-reaching Clean Power Plan are lining up in different camps as the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit prepares to begin…
by - September 26, 2016 11:38 am
story by Jeff Laman 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…
by - September 26, 2016 2:20 am
Editor’s note: Each Monday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Money Talk,” a wrap-up of banking and financial news. –––––––––––––––– MORTGAGE DEBT CONTINUES TO DECLINE, AUTO LENDING SOARS IN FED’S EIGHTH DISTRICT…
by - September 25, 2016 9:02 am
Editor’s note: The Arkansas Energy Report is produced monthly and is sponsored by the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce/Associated Industries of Arkansas, and MISO (Midcontinent Independent System Operator). Talk Business…
by - September 25, 2016 8:50 am
Arkansas voters have split attitudes on two medical marijuana proposals with few undecideds, according to the latest Talk Business & Politics-Hendrix College survey. The poll, conducted among 831 likely Arkansas…
by - September 25, 2016 7:45 am
Editor’s note: Each Sunday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Made In America,” a round-up of state and global manufacturing news. –––––––––––––– NAM, FARM BUREAU AND OTHER GROUPS URGE PRESIDENT, CONGRESS…
by - September 24, 2016 7:50 am
TV PREVIEW On this week’s TV edition of Talk Business & Politics, which airs Sundays at 9:30 a.m. on KATV Channel 7 in Central Arkansas and in Northeast Arkansas on…
by - September 23, 2016 4:47 pm
Lecheek Nutrition announced Friday (Sept. 23) a $6.7 million expansion of its facility in Harrison that could result in 100 news jobs over four years. The company now employs 70…
by - September 23, 2016 4:06 pm
In what is not a surprise to anyone watching the Arkansas banking sector, the Arkansas State Bank Department announced late Friday (Sept. 23) that it took possession of Mulberry, Ark.-based…
by - September 23, 2016 1:59 pm
In the fight to end child abuse in Benton County, Wal-Mart Stores CEO Doug McMillon and his wife Shelley pledged to match donations raised, up to $50,000, at the 12th…
by - September 23, 2016 5:48 am
Incumbent Republican Sen. John Boozman maintains a significant lead over his Democratic challenger Conner Eldridge roughly six weeks before Election Day. A new Talk Business & Politics-Hendrix College survey shows…
by - September 23, 2016 5:06 am
The Arkansas Supreme Court ruled Thursday in favor of keeping on the November ballot the Arkansas Medical Cannabis Act, one of two initiatives related to medical marijuana, but the initiative…
by - September 22, 2016 9:36 pm
Dr. Cole Goodman unwillingly stepped away from his career as a plastic surgeon in 2009, but he had a tearful message for the community of Fort Smith Thursday night. His…
by - September 22, 2016 9:14 pm
The city of Fort Smith is back to square one on its search for a utilities director. On Tuesday, Sept. 22, top pick Francisco Martinez turned down the administration’s $102,000…
by - September 22, 2016 9:01 pm
Lawrence County Democrats selected 59-year-old John Thomison Thursday night (Sept. 22) to be the party’s nominee for county judge in the November general election. Deceased Judge Dale Freeman’s name will…
