by - April 23, 2022 9:57 am
Unlocking rural broadband
Statewide, the consensus is that broadband is the tool to transform the economies of rural Arkansas, but the issue has been how to cost-effectively deploy it. A perception exists that…
Talk Politics
by - April 22, 2022 5:15 pm
Governor plans to decline $89 million in federal rental help funds
Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Friday (April 22) that he will seek to decline roughly $89 million in federal rental assistance funds. In other business, he said the Department of Finance…
by - April 22, 2022 5:01 pm
$28 million entertainment venue to locate in North Little Rock
The city of North Little Rock announced Friday (April 22) its newest economic development project that will include an electronic driving range and other entertainment options. The Maly Entertainment Center…
by - April 21, 2022 9:11 pm
Jonesboro Mayor proposes increases to minimum starting salaries for police and firefighters
Jonesboro Mayor Harold Copenhaver said Thursday (April 21) he plans to increase minimum starting salaries for the Jonesboro police and fire departments’ personnel. “Since my first day in office, my…
by - April 21, 2022 6:27 pm
Complaints heard about land sales process at Chaffee Crossing
After hearing from a group concerned whether their offers to buy property through the Fort Chaffee Redevelopment Authority (FCRA) are ever brought before the board, the authority board opted to…
by - April 21, 2022 5:44 pm
Candidates for statewide office hold ‘day of debates’ at Arkansas Press Association forum
On Thursday (April 21), the Arkansas Press Association hosted “A Day of Debates” for four key races: Lt. Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General and Governor. Each candidate running for…
by - April 21, 2022 4:31 pm
Canfor Corp. to invest $130 million in Union County sawmill facility
Canfor Corp. said Thursday (April 21) it will invest approximately $130 million to “significantly upgrade and expand” its sawmill and planer facility located in Urbana in Union County. The investment…
by - April 21, 2022 11:21 am
Warren Carter to retire from Arkansas Farm Bureau
Warren Carter, executive vice president for the Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation, has announced plans Thursday (April 21) to retire, effective May 31. Carter has spent the past six years as…
by - April 20, 2022 5:00 pm
Veteran teachers, school board members object to Fort Smith Public Schools’ pay plan
It’s back to the drawing board for teacher salary increases at Fort Smith Public Schools. The administration presented a proposal to the school board April 18 that would have raised…
by - April 20, 2022 10:43 am
Steel fabrication facility to expand to Little Rock Port
W&W|AFCO Steel announced Wednesday (April 20) it will be locating a new steel fabrication facility in the former LM Wind Power building at the Port of Little Rock. The expansion…
by - April 19, 2022 7:54 pm
Fort Smith Board approves zoning plan for Next Step Day Room
After months of requests, rejected requests, community meetings, study sessions and negotiations, the Fort Smith Board of Directors voted to approve a planned zoning district (PZD) at 815 S. Sixth…
by - April 18, 2022 7:41 pm
Education, job growth and tax reform discussed by House District 50 candidates
Zachary Gramlich and Jim Medley, two Republican candidates for the Arkansas House District 50, explained Monday (April 18) during a forum their visions of how they would help the Fort…
by - April 18, 2022 7:05 pm
Gov. Hutchinson appoints Eddy, Fletcher to staff strategy, policy positions
Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced Monday (April 18) the appointment of John Eddy as Director of Strategic Affairs and Chris Fletcher as Director of Policy and Agency Affairs. Eddy joined Hutchinson’s…
by - April 18, 2022 7:00 pm
Jennifer Glasgow hired as new Chief Education Officer for Little Rock
Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott, Jr. announced Monday (April 18) that Jennifer Glasgow has been hired by the city as its new Chief Education Officer. She replaces C.Ed.O. Dr. Jay…
by - April 18, 2022 6:55 pm
Former legislator Kelley Linck joins WSG Consulting
WSG Consulting, LLC announced Monday (April 18) that Kelley Linck has joined the firm as a partner and registered lobbyist. Linck joins former Speakers of the House Robbie Wills and…
by - April 18, 2022 5:32 pm
Senate candidates discuss taxes, immigration, ‘RINO’s’
Candidates for the newly drawn Arkansas Senate District 27 seat, which represents Fort Smith and parts of Chaffee Crossing, squared off Monday (April 18) at a League of River Valley…
by - April 18, 2022 2:52 pm
Broadband report: State’s last underserved areas could be covered for up to $550 million
Arkansas has 210,000 households underserved by broadband services, but 100,000 of them are being addressed by federal and state programs. Using federal funding, the remaining 110,000 households could be reached…
by - April 17, 2022 7:18 pm
New Winthrop Rockefeller Institute CEO ready to advance strategic plan
New Winthrop Rockefeller Institute CEO and Executive Director Janet Harris said the nonprofit that sits on top of Petit Jean Mountain is ready to take its mission further in the…
by - April 17, 2022 6:46 pm
AG candidate Jesse Gibson wants to bring courtroom experience to office, outlines other priorities
Democratic Attorney General candidate Jesse Gibson said he’ll emphasize independence, prison reform and human trafficking if elected to be the state’s chief legal officer, but he cites his nearly 25…
by - April 14, 2022 10:25 am
EPA to permit use of Brake Herbicide on Arkansas peanut farms this year
Peanuts have become a cash crop in Northeast Arkansas, but this year a pesky, common weed could threaten farmers growing the legume. The Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s request for a…