by - November 5, 2014 2:01 pm
Retail giant Wal-Mart Stores has reportedly assigned Scott Price as its next CEO and president of Asia, after the brief stint served by Greg Foran who recently took the helm…
by - November 5, 2014 12:19 pm
I speak to a number of groups week in, week out. Often, I share my analysis and observations about the business and political landscape of Arkansas from what I hope…
by - November 5, 2014 11:13 am
Local philanthropist Denise Garner is being honored by Cottey College for her leadership and advocacy toward reducing poverty. Garner will receive the “Women Going Places” award on Nov. 13 at…
by - November 5, 2014 2:08 am
"An outdated system" delayed vote counts Tuesday night in Washington, while Benton County also saw delays. But after midnight, all candidates knew how they fared. Republicans swept the contested state…
by - November 5, 2014 2:03 am
Four of five ballot issues were passed by Arkansas voters on Tuesday (Nov. 4) instituting legislative oversight of the executive branch, raising the minimum wage and new ethics rules and…
by - November 5, 2014 1:11 am
In a historic election, Arkansas Republicans took all four of Arkansas’ seats in the U.S. Congress. Incumbents Rick Crawford (AR-1) and Steve Womack (AR-3) cruised to easy re-election bids in…
by - November 5, 2014 12:50 am
Governor-elect Asa Hutchinson won his fourth try at a statewide office as Republicans swept all the state and federal races as well as dominating control of the Arkansas statehouse.
by - November 5, 2014 12:46 am
Rep. Tom Cotton, unknown three years ago, continued his political ascent Tuesday with a convincing victory in the Arkansas Senate race over Sen. Mark Pryor. “The people of Arkansas tonight…
by - November 5, 2014 12:00 am
While Arkansas Republicans were jubilant – and rightfully so – with Tuesday night’s election results, respondents to a call from The City Wire for post-election comments were more guarded and…
by - November 4, 2014 11:01 pm
Arkansas' congressional delegation will now be all Republicans starting in January 2015 after the party swept state constitutional and federal offices Tuesday night (Nov. 4). In the 4th District, State…
by - November 4, 2014 9:39 pm
Gov. Mary Fallin was won a second term leading the state of Oklahoma. Fallin, the first female governor in the state's history, defeated Democrat Joe Dorman by a total of…
by - November 4, 2014 8:17 pm
Former U.S. Rep. Asa Hutchinson, R-Fort Smith, is now Gov.-Elect Asa Hutchinson, R-Ark., following a bitter year-long battle for the state's top office. Hutchinson defeated former U.S. Rep. Mike Ross,…
by - November 4, 2014 8:08 pm
U.S. Rep. Tom Cotton, the young Republican from Dardanelle, has unseated two-term U.S. Sen. Mark Pryor (D), in a race that was as expensive as it was nasty. Driving the…
by - November 4, 2014 5:11 pm
J.P. Sexton, vice president and mortgage market sales manager for Centennial Bank in Fayetteville, was recently selected by the Mortgage Bankers Association of Arkansas (MBAA) as the 2014 Mortgage Banker…
by - November 4, 2014 11:10 am
October state tax collections rose a healthy 8.1% above last year and pulled 4.7% above forecast, but that simply moved year-to-date numbers into a slightly better position. The Arkansas Department…
by - November 4, 2014 7:52 am
Acxiom Corporation’s reinvention of itself led to a third straight quarter of net losses. Revenue slid from $267.77 million one year ago to $260.04 in the most recent quarter, while…
by - November 4, 2014 12:10 am
Talk Business & Politics will be offering wall-to-wall coverage of election returns along with analysis from our team of experts and content partners at KATV Ch. 7. Check out our coverage here.
by - November 3, 2014 11:10 pm
Most of the attention this election cycle has been on the races at the top of the ticket. But with the general consensus that Republicans will win most of the statewide races,…
by - November 3, 2014 10:24 pm
The day before Election Day brought nearly a dozen state and federal candidates to Northeast Arkansas on Monday, ending an 18-month political marathon with candidates hoping to reach the proverbial…
by - November 3, 2014 9:12 pm
After a year-and-a-half of campaigning, early voting ended Monday as the campaigns prepared for Election Day efforts that will continue until the polls close on Tuesday.
