by - July 22, 2015 1:18 pm
Sarah Whites-Koditschek with our content partner KUAR FM 89.1 News reports: The state’s task force on computer science education met in downtown Little Rock Wednesday to work on recommendations for…
by - July 22, 2015 12:31 pm
Next year, Arkansas should have a new water plan in place. What will it do?
by - July 22, 2015 12:20 pm
Michael Hibblen with our content partner KUAR FM 89.1 News reports: A new state law takes effect Wednesday that prohibits Arkansas cities and counties from enacting anti-discrimination measures that are…
by - July 22, 2015 12:16 pm
The Millennial generation, often characterized as “entitled kids,” are helping to drive more demand in custom jewelry, according to big box wholesaler Sam’s Club and local family-owned jewelers H.Perry in…
by - July 22, 2015 10:28 am
Salil Joshi is the founder of TEDxMarkhamSt, which takes place this Friday, July 24th at the CALS Ron Robinson theater in downtown Little Rock. TB&P contributor Kerri Jackson Case caught up with Joshi for a conversation.
by - July 22, 2015 10:04 am
At least nine colleges and universities in the state will receive help from the U.S. Department of Education Student Support Services Program, the state’s congressional delegation said Wednesday. Sens. John…
by - July 22, 2015 9:32 am
A trip late last week to Europe unearthed further questions about a nuclear weapons deal with the United States and Iran, Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., said Wednesday. Cotton, who traveled…
by - July 22, 2015 8:05 am
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Savannah, Ga., announced that it has awarded an $8 million contract to Little Rock-based Cromwell Architects Engineers “for miscellaneous architectural and engineering services”…
by - July 22, 2015 7:03 am
Top Lockheed Martin executives said they expect to hear a decision in August or September on the $30 billion Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) project that could land in Camden’s Highland Industrial Park.
by - July 22, 2015 6:53 am
BHP Billiton said it plans to make further spending cuts to its U.S. onshore oil and gas development, including major cuts in the Arkansas Fayetteville Shale Play.
by - July 22, 2015 6:33 am
The architecture plan to transform Main Street Little Rock into the Creative Corridor has been recognized again. The University of Arkansas Community Design Center and Marlon Blackwell Architect’s plan, “The…
by - July 22, 2015 6:29 am
Arkansas is one of only a few states that does not have its own dental school. That could change in a few years, as UAMS is exploring that option.
by - July 22, 2015 6:25 am
Matt Mershon with content partner KATV Ch. 7 reports: Little Rock’s city board of directors voted unanimously to accept the consent agenda Tuesday night, including the appropriation of nearly $6.8…
by - July 22, 2015 5:24 am
When interviewing a prospective employee, managers have a relatively short time frame to inquire about experience, qualifications, accomplishments and expectations. What are the right questions to ask to help identify…
by - July 21, 2015 3:08 pm
The University of Arkansas Eleanor Mann School of Nursing has received a federal grant of $1 million to increase the number of advanced practice registered nurses. The grant of $1,081,735…
by - July 21, 2015 9:01 am
Arkansas’ unemployment rate fell one-tenth of a percentage point in June as the state’s civilian labor pool grew by 200 workers, according to U.S. labor force data released Tuesday (July…
by - July 21, 2015 8:55 am
The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Arkansas broke ground on a new $8.5 million housing facility on the campus of Arkansas Children’s Hospital on Tuesday.
by - July 21, 2015 5:15 am
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by - July 20, 2015 9:51 pm
Gains in employment, sales tax collections and building permits resulted in the best combination of grades for Arkansas’ top three metro economies since the first quarter of 2012.
by - July 20, 2015 9:42 pm
Arkansas Public Service Commission Chairman Ted Thomas feels he’s perfectly suited for his new role as the state’s top utility mediator.
