by - March 1, 2018 9:09 am
UA names four finalists for next law school dean
The University of Arkansas has named four candidates who are in the running to become dean of the School of Law. The candidates, in alphabetical order, are Robert Ahdieh of…
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by - February 28, 2018 6:31 pm
Walmart raises age limit for gun and ammo sales, Dick’s halts sales of ‘assualt-style rifles’
Walmart and Dick’s Sporting Goods on Wednesday announced changes to weapons and ammo sales policies, just two of the latest corporations to respond in some way to the deaths of…
by - February 28, 2018 2:55 pm
Democrat jumps in AG race; 3rd Supreme Court candidate enters
Democrat Mike Lee pivoted from a State Representative race in west Little Rock to a statewide race to challenge GOP Attorney General Leslie Rutledge. Lee, a former attorney with the…
by - February 28, 2018 11:57 am
U.S. Rep. Womack selected to co-lead bipartisan, bicameral budget panel
Last week, Congressional leaders announced a bipartisan, bicameral committee to work on updating the federal budget process. On Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Steve Womack, R-Rogers, chairman of the House Budget Committee,…
by - February 27, 2018 6:40 am
6th annual Hoops for Kids Sake basketball fundraiser pits Senate vs. House again
The Arkansas House and the Arkansas Senate will square off in their sixth annual charity basketball fundraiser on Tuesday, March 13. The benefit — Hoops for Kids Sake — for…
by - February 26, 2018 6:12 pm
Gov. Hutchinson appointed co-chair of the Delta Regional Authority
Gov. Asa Hutchinson has been named the state’s co-chair of the Delta Regional Authority’s Board of Governors. He replaces outgoing co-chair Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey . He will serve alongside…
by - February 26, 2018 4:14 pm
Jeff Standridge to speak on entrepreneurship at Arkansas Tech
Jeff Standridge, chief catalyst with the Conductor at University of Central Arkansas, will speak on entrepreneurship March 9, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the W.O. Young Building at…
by - February 26, 2018 6:44 am
Libertarians make a splash with candidate nominations
In some races, they’ll be the only challenger to incumbents and in other matchups, they will join a crowded field. This weekend, the Libertarian Party of Arkansas selected its nominees…
by - February 21, 2018 7:57 pm
ASU lauded as one of the top Fulbright student producers in the country
Arkansas State University is among U.S. colleges and universities that produced the most 2017-2018 Fulbright students, according to the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. The…
by - February 21, 2018 1:40 pm
Massey family gives $1 million to support UCA scholarships
The University of Central Arkansas in Conway has received $1 million to endow and establish the Arch Ford Endowed Scholarship program. Rick and Anne Massey of Little Rock made the…
by - February 20, 2018 11:36 am
Arkansas Symphony Orchestra receives $1.8 million from former board member’s estate
The Arkansas Symphony Orchestra has received the largest gift in its history, a $1.8 million donation from the estate of a former board member Linda Garner Riggs, the organization announced…
by - February 16, 2018 5:18 pm
Made by Few conference set for Oct. 25-27 in Little Rock
The sixth-annual Made by Few Conference, aimed at “educating and inspiring designers, developers, entrepreneurs and marketers,” is planned for Oct. 25-27 at the CALS Ron Robinson Theater in Little Rock….
by - February 16, 2018 1:37 pm
Little Rock Regional Chamber hires James Reddish as executive vice president
The Little Rock Regional Chamber has hired James Reddish as its new executive vice president, effective March 1. He is filling the spot vacated by Graham Cobb, who was hired late…
by - February 15, 2018 10:31 am
Murphy Oil CFO John Eckart to retire, search begins for replacement
John Eckart, executive vice president and chief financial officer for Murphy Oil Corp., will retire in 2018 after nearly 28 years working for the El Dorado-based oil and gas company….
by - February 13, 2018 11:44 am
A second Veterans 4 Ag Summit slated in southern Arkansas
A second Veterans 4 Ag Summit will focus on forestry, along with row crop and livestock agriculture, according to the event’s organizers. It will be held Feb. 22 at the…
by - February 13, 2018 6:42 am
Fort Smith-based FFO acquires furniture retailer in Kentucky
Fort Smith-based furniture retailer and manufacturer FFO Home has announced the acquisition of Service Furniture and Bedding, Inc, an operator of home furnishings and bedding retailers in the Louisville, Ky.,…
by - February 10, 2018 11:34 am
Martin-Wilbourn Partners rebrands as Allegiance
Market research firm Martin-Wilbourn Partners said it will rebrand and rename itself as Allegiance, a reputation management, crisis communications and business development services agency. The Little Rock-based company works with…
by - February 8, 2018 4:35 pm
New directory to aid state trade community
The World Trade Center Arkansas (WTCA) in Rogers has compiled and released new information it hopes will help grow trade for the state. The Arkansas Exporter Directory is a 103-page…
by - February 8, 2018 4:26 pm
AG Rutledge to investigate CVS Caremark reimbursement rates to pharmacists
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge announced on Thursday (Feb. 8) that she will investigate complaints about reimbursement rates between pharmacy benefits manager, CVS Caremark, and Arkansas pharmacies. In a statement,…
by - February 8, 2018 9:39 am
Women’s Foundation of Arkansas celebrates 20 years of service, unveils new logo
The Women’s Foundation of Arkansas (WFA) is celebrating 20 years of serving women throughout the state in 2018. In honor of the milestone, WFA is unveiling a new logo and…