by - February 19, 2016 8:16 am
The Video Wire: German shepherds and Peter Pan
We are out of words. Out. Of. Words. The Video Wire is a collaboration between Talk Business & Politics and Things To Do In Fort Smith. …
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by - February 19, 2016 8:04 am
Shark Tank’s Daymond John draws big crowd in Fayetteville, talks ‘SHARK’ points
A standing room only audience of more than 1,200 gave Daymond John an enthusiastic welcome as he took the stage at the Fayetteville Town Center Thursday (Feb. 18) to outline…
by - February 19, 2016 6:59 am
Energy In-depth: Dallas utility offers virtual solar, wind power to homeowners
Editor’s note: Each Friday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Energy In-depth,” a round-up of energy and regulatory news. DALLAS-BASED UTILITY GIANT OFFERS VIRTUAL SOLAR POWER TO TEXAS HOMEOWNERS: Dallas-based TXU…
by - February 18, 2016 8:32 pm
Fort Smith Board narrows list of city administrator candidates to three finalists
The Fort Smith Board of Directors on Thursday (Feb. 18) narrowed down a list eight qualified applicants for the city administrator job with one person making the short list being…
by - February 18, 2016 6:10 pm
Car-Mart misses on third quarter earnings, exceeds revenue projections
Higher than expected loan losses and fewer overall unit sales drove America’s Car-Mart profits downhill in the third quarter ending Jan. 31. The Bentonville-based buy here, pay here car dealer…
by - February 18, 2016 5:32 pm
The Compass Report: Growth continues for Northwest, Central Arkansas economies
Job growth and gains in sales tax revenue in Northwest Arkansas and the central Arkansas metro areas continued into the third quarter of 2015, according to The Compass Report. The…
by - February 18, 2016 4:05 pm
Jones, Carter sentenced in federal corruption probe
Steven B. Jones and Phillip W. Carter were both sentenced to federal prison Thursday morning in connection with a bribery and corruption probe involving a bribery scheme and the…
by - February 18, 2016 1:01 pm
Republicans Sturch, Finch face off in House District 63 primary
State Rep. James Sturch, R-Batesville, is being challenged in the March 1 primary by fellow Republican Phillip Finch of Batesville for the two-year term in the House to represent Independence…
by - February 18, 2016 12:14 pm
Wal-Mart says U.S. store turnaround on track, Wall Street not impressed
The turnaround mission for Walmart U.S. is in its second year of leadership behind Walmart U.S. CEO Greg Foran, but estimates that better revenue and operating profits are another year…
by - February 18, 2016 10:58 am
Entergy posts annual loss of $156.7 million, pushes positive estimate for 2016
Entergy Corp. on Thursday reported that fourth-quarter earnings beat Wall Street expectations although assets impairments for the company’s nuclear and wholesale energy business caused the utility operator to end fiscal…
by - February 18, 2016 9:21 am
Fort Smith Police Chief says perjury investigation ‘uniting’ the department
Fort Smith Police Chief Kevin Lindsey said the allegations against a department captain resulting in an ongoing investigation of the captain are “weak in substance,” and have had a “uniting…
by - February 18, 2016 6:56 am
Fiscal year income down 9.2% for Wal-Mart Stores, U.S. comp sales up 0.6% (Updated)
Wal-Mart Stores’ full fiscal year revenue fell 0.7% to $482.13 billion, with net income of $14.694 billion down 9.2% compared to fiscal year 2015. Although sales were up 3.6% in…
by - February 18, 2016 6:25 am
Startup Talk: AT&T joins Verizon with announcement of 5G network roadmap, speeds 100x faster
Editor’s note: Each Thursday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Startup Talk,” a round-up of startup, technology and entrepreneurial news. AT&T JOINS VERIZON WITH ANNOUNCEMENT OF 5G NETWORK ROADMAP, SPEEDS 100X FASTER: Six…
by - February 17, 2016 10:02 pm
Lockheed Martin ends legal challenge to JLTV contract
Lockheed Martin on Wednesday (Feb. 17) said it has withdrawn its protest of the $30 billion Joint Light Tactical Vehicle award, ending the defense giant’s six-month long legal battle to…
by - February 17, 2016 9:16 pm
Health task force to vote on recommendations March 7
After a year of consultants’ reports, expert testimony and long meetings, the Health Reform Legislative Task Force will vote on recommendations for legislation at its next meeting in preparation for…
by - February 17, 2016 8:28 pm
Arkansas spends $148 million on one psychotherapy code, far more than other states
Arkansas’ Medicaid program spent $148 million on one group psychotherapy billing code from 2013-15, far more than other states, thanks to policies that don’t limit the amount of patient visits…
by - February 17, 2016 8:00 pm
Notes from the Campaign Trail: Medical marijuana proposal moves forward, SCOTUS debate heats up
Editor’s note: Notes from the Campaign Trail is a compilation of various political insider tidbits and is sponsored by Little Rock-based Capitol Advisors Group. –––––––––––– MEDICAL MARIJUANA GETS AG APPROVAL FOR…
by - February 17, 2016 5:53 pm
New First National Bank NWA branch will cater to the Bentonville Arts District
The newest branch of First National Bank NWA will be built in downtown Bentonville’s Arts District. Regional bank president Rob Husong told Talk Business & Politics that bank officials have…
by - February 17, 2016 5:32 pm
Regional property maintenance code officials defend issue at Jonesboro forum
A property maintenance code may deal with everything from wooden chimneys to junk cars but can prevent nuisance problems from happening, a pair of regional property maintenance code experts said…
by - February 17, 2016 5:24 pm
Northwest Arkansas building permit values up 16.8% in 2015
Homebuilders and commercial construction crews kept busy in 2015 with one of the most active building paces in the region’s history. The cities of Bentonville, Fayetteville, Rogers and Springdale issued…