by - February 1, 2016 10:52 am
UALR to host first legal hackathon in Arkansas
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock Bowman School of Law will host a hackathon in February that will focus on law and innovation. The event will be the state’s…
Fort Smith
by - February 1, 2016 7:12 am
Money Talk: Congress gets annual report on Dodd-Frank’s Wall Street reforms
Editor’s note: Each Monday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Money Talk,” a wrap-up of banking and financial news. CONGRESS GETS ANNUAL REPORT ON DODD-FRANK’S WALL STREET REFORMS: As part of its responsibilities…
by - January 31, 2016 5:48 pm
Riff Raff: A note on the offer to buy the Fort Smith Convention Center
Here we go again with this Fort Smith Convention Center/prepared food tax debate in which room for calm and reasoned analysis is nuked by emotion, half-truths, perception sans context, anecdotal…
by - January 31, 2016 10:02 am
Rep. French Hill: Policy at the center of Obamacare vote, Speaker Ryan leadership
U.S. Rep. French Hill, R-Little Rock, says Congress has changed under House Speaker Paul Ryan’s leadership with more emphasis on policy and less on politics. Appearing on this week’s edition…
by - January 31, 2016 10:01 am
Iowa TV ads targeting Cruz
While Iowa and New Hampshire are ground-zero for the Presidential campaigns this week and next, voters in those states are being bombarded on the airwaves. Arkansas, which moved up its…
by - January 31, 2016 7:51 am
Made in America: Obama Administration further eases Cuba trade, financial restrictions
Editor’s note: Each Sunday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Made In America,” a round-up of state and global manufacturing news. ORGANIZED LABOR HOLDS STEADY AT 14.8 MILLION MEMBERS IN 2015:…
by - January 30, 2016 3:11 pm
New Southside ‘Mavericks’ logo unveiled, to be used in 2016-2017 school year
Southside High School Principal Wayne Haver sent to the media on Saturday (Jan. 30) the new school mascot logo produced by Mark Verlander, with Montara, Calif.-based Verlander Design. The new…
by - January 30, 2016 10:49 am
Shipley, Dooly receive top honors from Darby Rangers chapter of the MOAA
Fort Smith businessmen and decorated war veterans Harry Shipley and Billy Dooly received the Distinguished Patriotic Achievement Award from the General William Darby Rangers Chapter of the Military Officers Association…
by - January 30, 2016 10:49 am
Shipley, Dooly receive top honors from Darby Rangers chapter of the MOAA
Fort Smith businessmen and decorated war veterans Harry Shipley and Billy Dooly received the Distinguished Patriotic Achievement Award from the General William Darby Rangers Chapter of the Military Officers Association…
by - January 30, 2016 9:58 am
Poultry Federation President Marvin Childers picked to lead national group
The Poultry Federation President Marvin Childers was elected to serve as President of the State Poultry Executives Association during the organization’s annual meeting at the International Production and Processing Expo…
by - January 30, 2016 9:58 am
Poultry Federation President Marvin Childers picked to lead national group
The Poultry Federation President Marvin Childers was elected to serve as President of the State Poultry Executives Association during the organization’s annual meeting at the International Production and Processing Expo…
by - January 30, 2016 8:52 am
Weekend Digest: The Warren Buffett vs. Elon Musk edition
TV PREVIEW On this week’s TV edition of Talk Business & Politics with Roby Brock, which airs Sunday at 9:30 a.m. on KATV Channel 7. Congressman French Hill. Touring the…
by - January 29, 2016 6:26 pm
Wal-Mart board approves contract terms for new chief financial officer
Brett Biggs was chosen to replace retiring Charles Holley as chief financial officer for Wal-Mart Stores Inc. effective Jan. 1. Wal-Mart’s board of directors recently approved the new terms of…
by - January 29, 2016 6:26 pm
Wal-Mart board approves contract terms for new chief financial officer
Brett Biggs was chosen to replace retiring Charles Holley as chief financial officer for Wal-Mart Stores Inc. effective Jan. 1. Wal-Mart’s board of directors recently approved the new terms of…
by - January 29, 2016 6:00 pm
Experts predict modest growth in 2016 for U.S, state, metro economies
Global economic growth is slowing with China struggling and Europe coming off a two-year recession. The U.S. fourth quarter GDP grew at a disappointing 0.7%, but economists at the University…
by - January 29, 2016 4:27 pm
Agency now involved in research project for Arkansas teens on SSI
Teen workers with disabilities will have the opportunity for a job coach through a memorandum of understanding between the state’s University of Arkansas-based PROMISE program and Arkansas Rehabilitation Services. The…
by - January 29, 2016 4:14 pm
Employee solutions summit focuses on reaching existing workforce, corporate culture
The art of attracting, recruiting and retaining an existing applicant pool was the focus of the inaugural Northwest Arkansas Employee Solutions Summit held Friday (Jan. 29) in Fayetteville. The event,…
by - January 29, 2016 3:35 pm
Gov. Hutchinson announces appointments to boards and commissions
Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Friday (Jan. 29) announced the following appointments: Marcus Lamberth, Batesville, to the Arkansas Racing Commission. Appointment expires Jan. 14, 2021. Reappointment. Jerry Riley, Pine Bluff, to…
by - January 29, 2016 3:20 pm
Northeast Arkansas Political Animals talk Iowa, 2016 presidential campaign
Change has been the operative word in politics for at least a decade and voters are seeking it in a major way, the co-chairs of the NEA Political Animals group…
by - January 29, 2016 2:40 pm
U.S. rig count down 60% for year, no drilling in Arkansas for 5th straight week
The U.S. rig count has continued on its downward path as sliding oil and gas prices have pushed energy companies to suspend drilling operations and furlough work crews and support…