by - March 5, 2021 6:58 pm
Former President Donald Trump has endorsed Lt. Governor Tim Griffin in his bid for Arkansas Attorney General. Trump issued the following statement on Friday (March 5), saying Griffin was his…
by - March 4, 2021 6:00 pm
Gov. Asa Hutchinson signed Arkansas’ version of a Stand Your Ground bill into law this week, but when he did so he encouraged the Arkansas Legislature to pass a hate…
by - March 4, 2021 11:21 am
Paulie “Litt” Litowsky was chatting with a friend in New York City about high-end clothing and the quality of yarn required to make such garments. The friend told Litowsky, a…
by - March 4, 2021 11:13 am
The Arkansas Community Foundation has reached $500 million in assets it said earlier this week. The statewide nonprofit is celebrating its 45th anniversary this year. With $500 million under management,…
by - March 3, 2021 4:49 pm
Gov. Asa Hutchinson signed a “Stand Your Ground” bill into law Wednesday (March 3) despite his belief that it’s not necessary, but he hopes the Legislature also will pass a…
by - March 3, 2021 3:57 pm
At least 842 direct new jobs were added to Jonesboro’s economy in 2020, according to Jonesboro Unlimited, a non-profit organization that promotes economic development in Northeast Arkansas. To date, almost…
by - March 3, 2021 1:20 pm
There is not much the City of Fort Smith can do about the relatively small number of first responders choosing to get the COVID-19 vaccine other than provide them with…
by - March 3, 2021 11:34 am
Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced Tuesday (March 2) that individuals employed in the food manufacturing industry are now eligible to receive vaccinations for COVID-19. Eligible individuals are invited to register for…
by - March 3, 2021 10:18 am
Arkansas Education Association President Carol B. Fleming will serve another two-year term after winning re-election in the AEA primary election last week. The AEA is the state’s largest union for…
by - March 3, 2021 6:01 am
Bills that would provide a tax credit for Arkansans who donate to organizations that provide scholarships to public schools, allow schools to prohibit biological males from competing in girls’ sports,…
by - March 2, 2021 7:01 pm
At its regular board meeting Tuesday (March 2), the Fort Smith Board of Directors approved an ordinance declaring an emergency situation and allowing water and sewer bill adjustments due to…
by - March 2, 2021 6:16 pm
A bill that would make it harder to run for president in Arkansas passed the Senate State Agencies and Governmental Affairs Committee Tuesday (March 2), while senators also passed a…
by - March 2, 2021 5:19 pm
A controversial bill that would eliminate the state’s “soda tax” that funds the Arkansas Medicaid Trust Fund was discussed during the House Revenue and Tax committee on Tuesday (March 2),…
by - March 2, 2021 2:10 pm
Arkansas Tourism Director Travis Napper said during the State of the Industry opening session of the Governor’s Conference on Tourism Tuesday (March 2) that though tourism was hit hard by…
by - March 2, 2021 2:04 pm
A generational storm may lead to all-time record electric and natural gas bills in Arkansas. Investigations have been opened by the Attorney General’s Office and the Arkansas Public Service Commission….
by - March 2, 2021 1:29 pm
Anchor Packaging broke ground Tuesday (March 2) on a $21.5 million expansion at its Paragould facility that is expected to create 45 news jobs. The expansion will add 90,000 square…
by - March 2, 2021 12:17 pm
The February tax revenue report again shows broad year-over-year gains to include an almost 15% increase in statewide sales and use tax revenue – a sign that consumer spending appears…
by - March 2, 2021 11:18 am
The University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service and University of Arkansas at Little Rock have announced a partnership on a new concurrent degree program. Students pursuing a Master…
by - March 1, 2021 5:36 pm
The life blood of many small businesses is access to capital. Since 2017, the Small Business Administration (SBA) has distributed $658.8 million in SBA 7(A) loans in Arkansas, with few…
by - March 1, 2021 3:07 pm
More than five years ago, business and civic leaders in Jonesboro realized the city and surrounding areas had a significant economic development problem. Jobs were relatively plentiful, proved by the…
