by - December 4, 2015 4:44 pm
Goad Springs Cemetery Placed on Historic Registry
The Goad Springs Cemetery located on Goad Springs Road near Lowell has been listed on the Arkansas Register of Historic Places.
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by - December 4, 2015 3:52 pm
Tammy Thurow Leaving BBV Chamber For Eureka Springs
Longtime chamber official has been hired as the new president and COO of the Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce.
by - December 4, 2015 3:35 pm
Hosman wins Stanley Reed Leadership Award during Farm Bureau conference
Dan Hosman, a row-crop farmer from Jonesboro, is the 2015 recipient of the Stanley E. Reed Leadership Award from the Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation. Hosman accepted the award from Farm…
by - December 4, 2015 3:35 pm
Hosman wins Stanley Reed Leadership Award during Farm Bureau conference
Dan Hosman, a row-crop farmer from Jonesboro, is the 2015 recipient of the Stanley E. Reed Leadership Award from the Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation. Hosman accepted the award from Farm…
by - December 4, 2015 3:28 pm
Congressional Digest: Highway bill clears House and Senate, Tuskegee Airman honored
The week after Thanksgiving was a busy week for the state’s congressional delegation as a long-term highway bill was on its way to becoming law. Also, a Little Rock man…
by - December 4, 2015 2:51 pm
John Brown University launches entrepreneurship minor
John Brown University announced this week its entrepreneurship minor and hosted Sarah Hartwick, “Shark Tank” survivor and founder of SURFSET Fitness Inc., at the minor’s launch party on Dec. 1….
by - December 4, 2015 2:51 pm
John Brown University launches entrepreneurship minor
John Brown University announced this week its entrepreneurship minor and hosted Sarah Hartwick, “Shark Tank” survivor and founder of SURFSET Fitness Inc., at the minor’s launch party on Dec. 1….
by - December 4, 2015 2:34 pm
U.S. jobless rate holds at 5%, feds estimate 211,000 jobs added in November
The U.S. jobless rate remained unchanged in November at 5% for the second straight month, but a hearty 211,000 jobs were added to employer payrolls across the nation, the U.S….
by - December 4, 2015 1:58 pm
JBU Adds Entrepreneurship Minor
John Brown University students across all disciplines can try for the degree.
by - December 4, 2015 8:49 am
Boozman to Speak at JBU Winter Graduation
The John Brown University winter commencement ceremony is set for 10 a.m. on Dec. 9 at Bill George Arena.
by - December 4, 2015 8:41 am
Tyson Foods Promotes Garrett Olson to Vice President
He will be responsible for supporting Tysons retail leadership team with key financial insights to drive the retail packaged brands groups strategic decisions, the company said.
by - December 4, 2015 8:11 am
Energy In-depth: Oil industry cheers House bill to lift U.S. oil export ban
Editor’s note: Each Friday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Energy In-depth,” a round-up of energy and regulatory news. OIL INDUSTRY CHEERS HOUSE BILL TO LIFT U.S. OIL EXPORT BAN: The American Petroleum…
by - December 3, 2015 7:52 pm
Challenger Job Cut Report: Employers handout fewer pink slips ahead of Christmas
Some U.S. workers are getting an early Christmas present as the increasing number of job cuts since the summer saw a drastic slowdown in November according to a report released…
by - December 3, 2015 6:19 pm
Governor, lawmakers hint at multiple special sessions to address healthcare, highways, prison reform
At separate events during the annual meeting of Arkansas Farm Bureau in Little Rock, Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R) and the state’s top lawmakers on Thursday raised the possibility of multiple…
by - December 3, 2015 5:56 pm
Boots on the ground against ISIS should come with taxes, the draft
political analysis by Dr. Eric Baker Editor’s note: This commentary is part of a collaboration between the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith and Talk Business & Politics. Dr. Eric Baker…
by - December 3, 2015 5:33 pm
Data breaches fueled by mobile continue to rise, Arkansas low on vulnerability list
Data breaches continue to threaten Arkansas consumers and businesses, even with the state ranked 15 out 51 states for vulnerability – with 1 being the least vulnerable – to data…
by - December 3, 2015 3:58 pm
U.S. House, Senate approve long-term highway bill (Updated)
The U.S. House of Representatives voted Thursday (Dec. 3) to approve a $305 billion highway bill, with all four members of Arkansas’ House delegation voting yes. The 359-65 vote on…
by - December 3, 2015 3:35 pm
State must reveal execution drug makers by Friday, Judge Griffen rules (Updated)
The Department of Correction must produce the names of the manufacturers of drugs used in executions by noon Friday after Pulaski County Circuit Judge Wendell Griffen ruled Thursday (Dec. 3)…
by - December 3, 2015 12:50 pm
The Supply Side: Trouble-shooting tips for Walmart suppliers at crunch time
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 is…
by - December 3, 2015 11:57 am
Tyson Foods promotes Garrett Olson to VP in packaged brands
Tyson Foods recently promoted Garrett Olson to vice president of finance for its retail packaged brands group. In his new role Olson is responsible for supporting Tyson Foods’ retail leadership…