by - June 1, 2016 1:06 pm
Arkansas Lt. Gov. Tim Griffin accepted into U.S. Army War College
Lt. Gov. Tim Griffin – who is also Lt. Col. Tim Griffin in the U.S. Army Reserves – has been accepted into the prestigious U.S. Army War College program to…
Fort Smith
by - June 1, 2016 12:35 pm
Smiley returns to Walmart to reinforce ‘happiness’ through low prices
Smiley, once an icon at Walmart’s U.S. stores and in its advertising, is returning to the retailer’s marketing team after a decade on the bench, according to Judith McKenna, chief…
by - June 1, 2016 12:10 pm
Arkansas Lottery scholarship tops last year’s total sales with month to go
With a month remaining in the fiscal year, the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery surpassed last year’s total cash sales over the Memorial Day weekend, the Lottery announced Wednesday. The gain will…
by - June 1, 2016 11:56 am
All Arkansas metro areas post April jobless rate declines, rates range from 2.6% to 4.6%
Editor’s note: This story is a component of The Compass Report. The quarterly Compass Report is managed by Talk Business & Politics, and sponsored by Lowell-based Zero Mountain Logistics, a…
by - June 1, 2016 11:46 am
The Supply Side: Walmart’s supplier contract changes force hard decisions
Editor’s note: The Supply Side section of Talk Business & Politics focuses on the companies, organizations, issues and individuals engaged in providing products and services to retailers. The Supply Side…
by - June 1, 2016 8:07 am
Health Beat: Survey says Arkansas ranks among ‘unhealthiest’ states for seniors
Editor’s note: Each Wednesday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Health Beat,” a round-up health-related topics. ––––––––––––––– SURVEY: ARKANSAS RANKS AMONG ‘UNHEALTHIEST’ STATES FOR SENIORS A new report by the United…
by - May 31, 2016 7:11 pm
Fort Smith sales tax revenue ‘erratic,’ remains slightly above budget estimates
Fort Smith sales tax collections ended 2015 on a good trend but the first four reporting months of 2016 are pushing a thin margin for the city’s pocketbook, with collections…
by - May 31, 2016 6:18 pm
Arkansas’ troubled death penalty process
Editor’s note: Justin Allen is a partner with the Little Rock-based law firm of Wright Lindsey Jennings. He leads the firm’s governmental relations group. Opinions, commentary and other essays posted…
by - May 31, 2016 5:38 pm
Stars, shareholders return to Northwest Arkansas for the Wal-Mart annual meeting
They’re back. As expected. About 6,000 Walmart workers from around the globe arrived in Northwest Arkansas this past weekend, and hail from 28 countries where Wal-Mart operates retail and wholesale…
by - May 31, 2016 9:14 am
Sen. Cotton encourages Boys Staters to serve in military, politics
U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton encouraged Boys State delegates to serve in the military and, like he did, to go from that experience to serving in elective office as adults. Cotton,…
by - May 31, 2016 8:24 am
Freight reports reflect U.S. first quarter slowdown, growth in back half of 2016 may be ‘less than robust’
Editor’s note: This story is a component of the Arkansas Transportation Report, which is produced by Talk Business & Politics and sponsored by the Arkansas Trucking Association and the Arkansas…
by - May 31, 2016 12:46 am
Campus Talk: Arkansas Career Education leader wins national award
Editor’s note: Each Tuesday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Campus Talk,” a recap and roundup of education news. ––––––––––––––– ARKANSAS CAREER EDUCATION LEADER WINS NATIONAL AWARD Dr. Charisse Childers, Director at the…
by - May 30, 2016 6:02 pm
A more ‘nuanced’ effort needed in the war on terror
President Ronald Reagan, a man never ill-equipped to deliver a great soundbite, once famously said: “Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it on…
by - May 30, 2016 9:35 am
Fort Smith School Board president says district can ‘move forward’ with mascot issue settled; will not seek re-election
Board President Dr. Deanie Mehl said the decisions by School Board Members Wade Gilkey and Bill Hanesworth to oppose any effort to change the Southside High School mascot back to…
by - May 30, 2016 9:20 am
Arkansas Libertarian leaders optimistic after national convention picks candidates
The Libertarian Party of Arkansas’ chairman and U.S. Senate candidate say the party has a good chance to break the 3% threshold to qualify for ballot access without collecting signatures…
by - May 30, 2016 9:19 am
Money Talk: GDP revised estimate shows U.S. economy grew 0.8% in first quarter
Editor’s note: Each Monday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Money Talk,” a wrap-up of banking and financial news. –––––––––––––––– GDP REVISED ESTIMATE SHOWS U.S. ECONOMY GREW 0.8% IN FIRST QUARTER…
by - May 29, 2016 7:43 am
Made in America: Commerce Department releases reports ranking top U.S. export markets
Editor’s note: Each Sunday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Made In America,” a round-up of state and global manufacturing news. –––––––––––––– COMMERCE DEPARTMENT RELEASES REPORTS RANKING TOP U.S. EXPORT MARKETS…
by - May 28, 2016 6:46 am
Weekend Digest: The feedback for Millennials, Chinese take-out box, and ‘Dude Perfect’ tennis shots edition
TV PREVIEW On this week’s TV edition of Talk Business & Politics, which airs Sundays at 9:30 a.m. on KATV Channel 7 in Central Arkansas and in Northeast Arkansas on…
by - May 27, 2016 2:34 pm
Arkansas economy breaks trend, now outperforming national economy
The national economy is creeping along at a slightly swifter pace than initially thought in the first three months of 2016, but annualized 0.8% GDP growth rate reported Friday (May…
by - May 27, 2016 11:30 am
McCutchen suspends push to overturn Southside High School mascot change
The effort to bring back the Rebel mascot at Southside High School appears to be over, with Fort Smith attorney Joey McCutchen saying Friday (May 27) he will “suspend my…