by - May 17, 2011 9:12 pm
story by Aric Mitchell [email protected] Sebastian County Judge David Hudson’s recommendations for a salary increase to fill the vacant comptroller and human resource director positions was stifled at Tuesday’s meeting…
by - May 17, 2011 8:31 pm
The Fort Smith Board of Directors quickly moved Tuesday night (May 17) to table a vote on increasing water and sewer connection and service fees first proposed during November 2010…
by - May 16, 2011 8:38 pm
A town hall meeting in Fort Smith focused on energy held Monday night (May 16) by U.S. Rep. Steve Womack, R-Rogers, did generate a little heat. About 30 minutes into…
by - May 13, 2011 5:09 pm
As expected, Republicans in Congress are making political hay out of a controversial move by the National Labor Relations Board to challenge Boeing’s decision to build a $1 billion aircraft…
by - May 12, 2011 11:16 pm
A three member Sebastian County grievance committee ruled Thursday afternoon that Circuit Clerk Ken Blevins sexually harassed office employees and created a hostile work environment. But the ruling is hollow…
by - May 12, 2011 8:47 am
A University of Arkansas study suggests educated, affluent women are making “rational” choices to become prostitutes, and governments should reconsider prostitution policies. Jennifer Hafer, a doctoral student in the Graduate…
by - May 11, 2011 5:39 pm
Greenwood attorney Mike Hamby said Wednesday (May 11) that a lawsuit filed seeking to force the city of Greenwood to redistrict wards is “moot” because the redistricting process was already…
by - May 11, 2011 1:01 pm
Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe said Wednesday (May 11) that a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) ruling against Boeing could be “detrimental” to Arkansas’ economic development efforts. In 2008 and 2009,…
by - May 11, 2011 12:59 pm
The first “Talk Politics” streamed live via Internet opened with tough questions for Gov. Mike Beebe related to natural gas drilling in Arkansas’ Fayetteville shale and oversight of the natural…
by - May 10, 2011 10:27 am
Attorney General Dustin McDaniel announced that Arkansas, along with 49 other states and the District of Columbia, reached a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for Movie Gallery and Hollywood Video…
by - May 9, 2011 9:40 am
Editor’s note: Roby Brock, with our content partner Talk Business, wrote this report. He can be reached at [email protected] Talk Business proudly announces a new venture aimed at connecting state…
by - May 8, 2011 5:28 pm
story by Michael Tilley [email protected] Information in a report used to justify the move of a mail processing center in Fort Smith to Fayetteville raises questions about key claims Postal…
by - May 6, 2011 10:31 am
Fort Smith and Van Buren officials have packed weeks work of meetings into just a few days during their trip this week to Washington D.C., said Fort Smith City Administrator…
by - May 5, 2011 9:11 am
Editor’s note: The following story is a collaborative effort among Roby Brock (Talk Business), Matt Campbell (Blue Hog Report), Michael Tilley (The City Wire), and Jason Tolbert (The Tolbert Report)….
by - May 5, 2011 7:58 am
Natural gas and nuclear energy will “absolutely” be part of the effort among a small group of Republican Congressman tasked with promoting American energy independence, according to U.S. Rep. Steve…
by - May 4, 2011 1:59 pm
Editor’s note: Roby Brock, with our content partner Talk Business, wrote this report. He can be reached at [email protected] New projections on the state’s $343.6 million debt to the feds…
by - May 3, 2011 7:42 pm
The Fort Smith Board of Directors voted 6-1 on Tuesday to approve a plan for collection of the 1% prepared food tax that will become effective June 1. City Director…
by - May 3, 2011 4:19 pm
Arkansas finance officials are hopeful that recent tax collection trends — especially individual income tax collection gains — point to what should be a positive year for a welcome change….
by - May 3, 2011 3:37 pm
Barbara Harvel, executive director of Leadership Fort Smith, is one of the newest gubernatorial appointees to the prestigious Arkansas Parks, Recreation and Travel Commission. The office of Gov. Mike Beebe…
by - May 3, 2011 9:54 am
A story from the “Blue Hog Report” reveals a potential payroll record problem in the office of Arkansas Secretary of State Mark Martin. Matt Campbell, owner of the Democrat-leaning Blue…
