by - September 5, 2019 8:51 am
The latest Metroplan report shows that Central Arkansas is seeing a slowdown in its growth, but trail-oriented developments are gaining traction. The 2019 Demographic Review and Outlook chronicles trends in…
by - September 4, 2019 9:14 pm
Fort Smith city directors say there is no one reason to blame for the city looking at vacancies in head offices of five city departments, with one director saying it…
by - September 4, 2019 6:55 pm
U.S Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue on Wednesday (Sept. 4) defended President Donald Trump’s handling of the administration’s ongoing trade war with China, saying the Far East country has…
by - September 4, 2019 5:55 pm
Through the first three lists of products to be impacted by tariffs in the escalating trade war between the U.S. and China, Steve Bratspies, chief merchandising officer at Walmart, said…
by - September 4, 2019 5:04 pm
Arkansas tax collections improved substantially in August as individual income and sales tax revenue came in well above forecast and pushed year-to-date net available funds for government spending near the…
by - September 4, 2019 5:00 pm
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has received a $4.6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to improve access to quality health care…
by - September 3, 2019 8:53 pm
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg declared herself to be “feeling very good,” described the challenges of being the Court’s second female member, and celebrated advances made by women…
by - September 3, 2019 8:49 pm
Arkansas House District 36 has a newly-elected representative after the results were tabulated today from the specially-called runoff election to replace former House Minority Leader Rep. Charles Blake, D-Little Rock….
by - September 3, 2019 8:32 pm
The Fort Smith Board of Directors narrowly passed a resolution at its regular meeting Tuesday (Sept. 3) that will change policy in how the city administrator hires department heads. The…
by - September 3, 2019 7:30 pm
The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith came under attack on social media over the weekend due to a complaint about the UAFS men’s basketball coach. A letter by Mr….
by - September 3, 2019 6:03 pm
Arkansas corn farmers planted the second largest acreage in the state’s history this year and the erratic weather patterns during the planting season could prolong the crop’s harvest. About 810,000…
by - September 3, 2019 1:57 pm
Retired attorney and law professor William Hanson said Tuesday (Sept. 3) that he would formally announce a run for U.S. Congress in the Fourth District on Friday as a Democrat….
by - September 3, 2019 1:48 pm
The highly watched economic indicator for Arkansas and several other midwest states slumped to its lowest level in nearly three years amid concerns that ongoing tariffs and trade issues are…
by - September 3, 2019 1:02 pm
Walmart will discontinue the sale of all short-barrel rifle ammunition that can be used with military-style weapons as well as handgun ammunition. The retail giant will also stop selling handguns…
by - September 2, 2019 8:12 pm
Pharmacists say laws passed in Arkansas in 2015 and 2018 have lessened but not ended under-cost reimbursements by pharmacy benefit managers, and now they are hoping a law passed this…
by - September 2, 2019 10:48 am
University of Arkansas Walton College of Business economist Mervin Jebaraj said that the lack of global coordination among world leaders isn’t helping efforts to avoid a U.S. or worldwide recession….
by - September 2, 2019 10:01 am
Curtis Barnett, CEO of Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, recently sat down for an extensive interview with Talk Business & Politics editor-in-chief Roby Brock. Barnett offered wide-ranging thoughts on…
by - August 30, 2019 4:49 pm
A new ballot question committee, Arcade Arkansas, filed a statement of organization a week ago. The group proposes an amendment to the state Constitution to “authorize coin-operated amusement machines within…
by - August 30, 2019 4:37 pm
Fort Smith Utilities Director Jerry Walters submitted his resignation Tuesday night (Aug. 27), making him the fifth city department head to resign this year. Nathaniel Clark, the city’s first African…
by - August 30, 2019 10:16 am
University of Arkansas at Little Rock Chancellor Dr. Andrew Rogerson announced Friday (Aug. 30) that he will step down from the position, effective Sept. 1, after three years serving in…
