by - October 16, 2016 10:52 pm
Tusk to Tail: ‘Thank God for Mississippi’
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by - October 16, 2016 9:02 pm
50 years later, the Arts Center of the Ozarks begins a new road, reorganizes board
Earlier this year the drama patrons of the Arts Center of the Ozarks in Springdale would expect to find on its stage looked like it might be playing out within…
by - October 16, 2016 9:31 am
Politico’s Hadas Gold discusses role of media in Presidential race
Politico’s media reporter, Hadas Gold, says national correspondents covering Donald Trump rallies are expressing more concern for their safety as the GOP nominee ratchets up his rhetoric regarding a rigged…
by - October 16, 2016 8:57 am
Made in America: Delta Regional Authority helps invest nearly $100 million into West Tennessee economy
Editor’s note: Each Sunday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Made In America,” a round-up of state and global manufacturing news. –––––––––––––– DELTA REGIONAL AUTHORITY WITH LOCAL AND STATE PARTNERS INVEST…
by - October 15, 2016 9:19 am
Weekend Digest: The exploding phones, Hillary advance man, and huge Cubs fan 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 - October 14, 2016 6:00 pm
USDA launches $100 million program to aid small businesses in rural America
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is set to launch a new public-private investment fund, under the USDA’s Rural Business Investment Program, RBIP. The McLarty Capital Partners will invest up to…
by - October 14, 2016 5:47 pm
Medical marijuana proponent says the plant is illegal because drug companies can’t patent it
Attorney David Couch, a primary supporter of the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment on the state ballot in November, told members of the Northeast Arkansas Political Animals on Friday that money…
by - October 14, 2016 3:44 pm
Northwest Health cardiologist first in Arkansas to implant dissolving stent
The interventional cardiology team at Northwest Medical Center — Springdale recently became the first in Arkansas to offer patients with coronary artery disease a new treatment option that dissolves over…
by - October 14, 2016 2:58 pm
Gov. Hutchinson announces appointments to boards and commissions
The office of Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson has announced the following appointments. Lloyd Freeman Wish, Clarksville, to the Academic Facilities Review Board. Appointment expires Aug. 6, 2019. Replaces Sandra Porter….
by - October 14, 2016 1:42 pm
Richard Turnage promoted to CEO of UAMS Medical Center
Richard Turnage, M.D., has been promoted to CEO of UAMS Medical Center and vice chancellor for clinical programs for the University of Arkansas Medical Sciences (UAMS). Townsend, who has worked…
by - October 14, 2016 11:18 am
Energy In-depth: GE tests ‘Raven’ drone at Arkansas well site
Editor’s note: Each Friday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Energy In-depth,” a round-up of energy and regulatory news. ––––––––––––––––– GE OPENS NEW OILFIELD RESEARCH CENTER IN OKLAHOMA CITY; RECENTLY TESTED…
by - October 14, 2016 8:53 am
Pew poll: Americans support legal marijuana; ASAPAC donates $10,000 to oppose medical marijuana in Arkansas
A majority of Americans say marijuana should be legal and a large majority of younger Americans do, according to a Pew Research Center poll released Oct. 12. Asked, “Do you…
by - October 14, 2016 6:32 am
Longtime Tyson grant-maker tapped to lead NWACC fundraising
Annetta Tirey has been named as the new executive director of development for the NorthWest Arkansas Community College Foundation in Bentonville. Steven Hinds, executive director of public relations and marketing,…
by - October 13, 2016 7:52 pm
Tusk to Tail: These Hog faithful fear Ole Miss will get some ‘Hunter Heave’ revenge
Editor’s note: Welcome to the fifth season of Tusk to Tail – the sport of tailgating as organized, performed and perfected by a group of Hog fans who have been…
by - October 13, 2016 7:31 pm
Former Israeli intelligence officer tells Northwest Arkansas business leaders that education is key to peace
The ghettos of East Los Angeles and the Badlands of Philadelphia are known as rough neighborhoods for residents, but not any more so than the northern Israeli village where Sarit…
by - October 13, 2016 7:15 pm
Spring River has become a primary economic artery in the Arkansas Ozarks, rowdy tourists still an issue
The train broke down, and it prompted Memphis physician George Buford and his wife to take a walk. Their train was stranded in Hardy, an insignificant way station located in…
by - October 13, 2016 6:43 pm
Future uncertain for Walmart campus store experiment, two of five stores have closed
The Walmart Express Campus store experiment was unveiled in 2011 with the opening of a mini-convenience store at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. But the retailer has closed two…
by - October 13, 2016 5:28 pm
First Community Bancshares announces intention to purchase Little River Bancshares
Little River Bancshares Inc., parent company of Little River Bank in Lepanto, will be acquired later this year by First Community Bancshares Inc. of Batesville. The First Community board of…
by - October 13, 2016 4:44 pm
Talk Business & Politics Daily: The kicked off the ballot edition
Thursday’s Talk Business & Politics Daily centers on the big stories of the day – the Arkansas Supreme Court actions on several ballot initiatives. Watch the video below for a…
by - October 13, 2016 4:42 pm
Longtime Tyson Foods grant-maker tapped to lead NWACC fundraising
Annetta Tirey has been hired as the new executive director of development for the NorthWest Arkansas Community College Foundation in Bentonville.