by - June 1, 2016 2:45 pm
Fort Smith True Grit ride adds races, 5K walk/run
The 5th Annual Fort Smith True Grit Ride will give competitors two chances to prove their “grit” starting on Saturday (June 18) and extending to Sunday (June 19) with two…
Central Arkansas
by - June 1, 2016 2:42 pm
58th annual Petit Jean auto show set to open June 14
The 58th Annual Petit Jean Auto Show will begin on Tuesday (June 14) and run through Saturday (June 18) from the Museum of Automobiles on Petit Jean Mountain in Morrilton….
by - June 1, 2016 2:36 pm
Despite improving economy, Arkansas and regional execs concerned about interest rates, labor market
While business growth in Arkansas and surrounding states is not as anemic as the U.S. economy, two closely-watched regional economic reports show supply managers and corporate executives are still concerned about…
by - June 1, 2016 2:18 pm
Manufacturing group hopes for action on federal water resources investments
The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) has expressed optimism regarding congressional efforts to attain early authorization on a new Water Resources and Development Act (WRDA) by the Sept. 30 legislative…
by - June 1, 2016 2:16 pm
Smart machines market expected to grow 15% in the Americas
The smart machines market in the Americas is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15% in the next four years with autonomous robots leading the…
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…
by - June 1, 2016 12:41 pm
KARN broadcaster killed in car accident
Gary DiGiuseppe, a morning newscaster for KARN and a daily newscaster for The Arkansas Radio Network, was killed in a car accident on Wednesday morning. DiGiuseppe, age 60, was driving…
by - June 1, 2016 12:41 pm
KARN broadcaster killed in car accident
Gary DiGiuseppe, a morning newscaster for KARN and a daily newscaster for The Arkansas Radio Network, was killed in a car accident on Wednesday morning. DiGiuseppe, age 60, was driving…
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 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 9:20 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…