by - August 7, 2019 8:58 am
Walmart CEO McMillon shares reaction from El Paso
Walmart has been the center of attention this past week and not in a good way as two stores were sites of fatal shootings which left two employees dead in…
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by - August 6, 2019 10:26 pm
Ennett, Stephens in run-off for House District 36 seat
Democrats Denise Ennett and Darrell Stephens will square off in a runoff election in four weeks on Sept. 3 in a race to replace Rep. Charles Blake, D-Little Rock, who resigned…
by - August 6, 2019 9:22 pm
Fort Smith Board approves new animal control measures, shelter contract
The Fort Smith Board of Directors voted Tuesday (Aug. 6) to pass an animal control ordinance as well as a contract for sheltering animals picked up by Fort Smith Animal…
by - August 6, 2019 6:27 pm
Court filing seeks to vacate FOIA ruling against the city of Fort Smith
The city of Fort Smith on Tuesday (Aug. 6) filed a letter with Sebastian County Circuit Court Judge Michael Fitzhugh to follow an Arkansas Supreme Court ruling that reversed Judge…
by - August 6, 2019 3:42 pm
Reports suggest impact will vary for retailers with increased Chinese tariffs
Moody’s analyst Charles O’Shea believes many major retailers have insulated themselves against the potential impacts of a 10% tariff against Chinese imports President Donald Trump has said will begin Sept….
by - August 6, 2019 3:21 pm
Arkansas Rural Connect grant program announced to boost rural broadband
Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s plan to improve broadband access to rural areas of the state took another step forward Tuesday (Aug. 6). The governor’s office announced a $25 million state grant…
by - August 5, 2019 7:48 pm
Arkansas: the land of OZ
A top White House official on Monday (Aug. 5) said that policymakers in Little Rock and across Arkansas already have a “green light” to seek private investment for distressed, low-income…
by - August 4, 2019 10:18 am
Tourism leaders say research, targeting key to industry surge
Arkansas’ tourism industry has been on a roll for a decade. Following a dip — experienced in nearly every state during the Great Recession — the Natural State rebounded quickly…
by - August 3, 2019 10:12 am
Notes from the Campaign Trail: The early, early edition
It’s an early, early edition of Notes from the Campaign Trail, but several developments this week warrant our attention to political matters. First, Gov. Asa Hutchinson called for Rep. Mickey…
by - August 2, 2019 6:51 pm
Secretary of State says effort to undo eye surgery law short on signatures; appeal expected
The Arkansas Secretary of State’s office said that an effort to add a ballot referendum that would overturn a law expanding the scope of practice for optometrists has fallen short…
by - August 2, 2019 5:27 pm
Tyson Foods, beef industry applaud new U.S. export deal with EU
The European Union has never been a large market for U.S. beef exports, but President Trump announced Friday (Aug. 2) an agreement that will allow sales of 35,000 tons of…
by - August 2, 2019 1:57 pm
State tax collections mostly flat heading into new fiscal year
One month into the new fiscal year, Arkansas tax collections matched the state’s official forecast as net available general revenues came in just below year ago totals, the Arkansas Department…
by - August 2, 2019 12:51 pm
U.S. job growth cools in July, revisions show weaker-than-reported growth in first half of 2019
U.S. job growth cooled in July as the nation’s unemployment rate remained at 3.7% and only 164,000 workers were added to payrolls, well below last month’s totals and the monthly…
by - August 1, 2019 6:40 pm
Governor releases $8.24 million to Arkansas counties for voting machines
Gov. Asa Hutchinson released $8.24 million this week to the Secretary of State’s office to allow Arkansas counties to improve voting equipment, programming, and maintenance. The funds were transferred from…
by - August 1, 2019 3:28 pm
Four named as semi-finalists for Arkansas Teacher of the Year
Gov. Asa Hutchinson and Arkansas Department of Education Secretary Johnny Key announced Thursday (Aug. 1) the four teachers named 2020 Arkansas Teacher of the Year State semi-finalists. The semi-finalists were…
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,…
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…