by - July 31, 2019 9:13 pm
State building named for Gov. Rockefeller
State elected officials of the present gathered across the street from the capitol to honor one from the past on Wednesday (July 31). Gov. Asa Hutchinson, Lt. Gov. Tim Griffin,…
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by - July 31, 2019 4:59 pm
Quapaw Nation to break ground on $350 million gaming, hotel complex next week
Nearly two months after the Arkansas Racing Commission unanimously approved a gaming license for the Quapaw Nation of Oklahoma in Pine Bluff, the business partnership for the Indian tribe and…
by - July 31, 2019 4:47 pm
Mayor Perrin nominates members for Oversight Integrity Council
A nine-member panel will be presented to the Jonesboro City Council for approval to serve as the City’s Oversight Integrity Council, as selected by Mayor Harold Perrin. The mayor will…
by - July 31, 2019 4:32 pm
African swine fever may decimate international soybean markets further; historic numbers of bushels in storage
The long-standing trade war with China seemingly has no end in sight and now Arkansas farmers are being advised to find new markets. They are also being told that the…
by - July 30, 2019 5:08 pm
Zekelman Industries to build largest tube mill in the world in Blytheville, add 75 jobs
Zekelman Industries, the parent company of Atlas Tube, announced Tuesday (July 30) in Blytheville it will build the world’s largest continuous ERW tube mill on property adjacent to its existing…
by - July 30, 2019 8:05 am
Early voting begins for House District 36 special primary
Early voting began Tuesday (July 30) for the special Aug. 6 primary election for State House District 36, the legislative seat left empty after former House Minority Leader Rep. Charles…
by - July 29, 2019 9:03 pm
Gov. Hutchinson: High school graduation rate climbs along with access to workforce training
The state’s high school graduation rate has risen three straight years and now stands as the nation’s 14th best, while more students have access to workforce training centers, Gov. Asa…
by - July 29, 2019 7:39 pm
Former staffer under Houston Nutt hired as Fort Smith athletics director
The Fort Smith Public Schools school board approved the hiring of Michael Beaumont as director of athletics and student activities at a special called meeting Monday (July 29). Beaumont fills…
by - July 29, 2019 5:20 pm
Judge Cottrell, Settle announce for judicial elections in Crawford County
Van Buren City Attorney Candice Settle and Crawford County Circuit Judge Gary Cottrell are running for circuit judge positions in Crawford County. Settle has announced she will run for the…
by - July 29, 2019 4:37 pm
Arkansas health insurers ask for average 2% rate increases
Health insurers participating in the Arkansas Health Insurance Marketplace requested an average 2.08% increase for plan year 2020, Arkansas Insurance Commissioner Allen Kerr announced Monday (July 29). The rate increases…
by - July 29, 2019 7:57 am
HealthTech healthcare accelerator to launch on Aug. 6
A consortium of Arkansas healthcare organizations from central and Northwest Arkansas will work with five startups in this year’s cohort of the HealthTech Arkansas accelerator program. The five startups will…
by - July 28, 2019 5:09 pm
UA economist discusses low unemployment, rising deficits and pay equity
Economist Mervin Jebaraj said that Arkansas’ record low unemployment rate is a positive, but he warned that it could still be revised like it has in previous instances. Jebaraj, director…
by - July 28, 2019 5:05 pm
Dr. Joe Thompson reviews new health, school laws
Dr. Joe Thompson, president and CEO of the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement, said a variety of new state laws that went into effect last week are geared towards school…
by - July 26, 2019 12:41 pm
U.S. economy slows to 2.1% in second quarter, but beats expectations
The U.S. economy expanded at a faster-than-expected clip in the second quarter as real gross domestic product (GDP) grew at an annual rate of 2.1% for the three-month period that ended…
by - July 26, 2019 9:31 am
Zillow: Top economists, real estate experts predict next recession will begin in 2020
A panel of housing and real estate economists surveyed by Seattle-based real estate company Zillow predicted Wednesday (July 24) that the nation’s next recession will likely begin in 2020 following…
by - July 25, 2019 3:42 pm
Feds to restart federal executions, puts infamous Arkansas murders back in spotlight
At the behest of President Donald Trump, U.S. Attorney General William P. Barr on Thursday (July 25) directed the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) to adopt a new execution protocol…
by - July 24, 2019 9:11 pm
Delta Leadership Institute expands its number of partners
The Delta Regional Authority (DRA) announced Wednesday (July 24) the four university partners selected to expand and build upon the Delta Leadership Institute (DLI). DRA will continue its existing partnership…
by - July 24, 2019 9:08 pm
AgLaunch Bootcamp kicks off
Seven startups have been selected to participate in the AgLaunch Bootcamp hosted this week in partnership with Arkansas State University and the Arkansas Department of Agriculture at the Delta Center…
by - July 24, 2019 12:48 pm
Pierce to challenge Judge Borengasser in district court race
Add Fort Smith attorney Michael Pierce to the growing list of those seeking election to judicial positions in Sebastian County. Pierce is running for Fort Smith District Court, Division III,…
by - July 23, 2019 7:42 pm
Aquatic center, new fire stations on Team Jonesboro’s wish list
If voters pass a 1% sales tax to fund safety and quality of living projects, the grassroots organization that has been pushing for the hike has ideas about how to…