by - June 9, 2015 5:50 am
Editor’s note: Each Tuesday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Campus Talk,” a recap and deep-dive into education topics in our email newsletter, which you can sign up to receive daily for free here….
by - June 8, 2015 6:15 pm
The field of candidates for the Republican Party Presidential nomination keeps getting bigger. It keeps getting better too. Improvement was certain, as Senator Ted Cruz was the first to announce….
by - June 8, 2015 5:06 pm
A study group recommended changing the state’s Common Core test provider before it made its other recommendations because of timing issues and certainty, the group’s chairman, Lt. Gov. Tim Griffin, told legislators.
by - June 8, 2015 4:28 pm
Wal-Mart has in recent years spent billions on its e-commerce focus. The investments have included numerous acquisitions and significant internal growth at the retailer’s @Walmartlabs group. The investments have cut…
by - June 8, 2015 4:20 pm
Sam’s Club CEO Rosalind Brewer told the media last week that the wholesale club continues to find ways to pack more value into its memberships in response to poor first quarter numbers and competitive pressures in the retail sector. Small businesses stand to benefit greatly.
by - June 8, 2015 3:54 pm
A French manufacturer plans to set up shop win West Memphis to supply glass insulators for a multi-state renewable energy project that is expected to deliver wind powered electricity from Oklahoma to markets in Arkansas and other southern states.
by - June 8, 2015 3:43 pm
The unemployment number may have trickled up slightly in Arkansas during April, but counties throughout the state have seen precipitous drops in their unemployment rate in the past year, leading…
by - June 8, 2015 12:12 pm
The Arkansas Department of Education will terminate its contract with the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers, the end-of-the-year test associated with the Common Core State Standards,…
by - June 8, 2015 9:24 am
Entergy Arkansas President and CEO Hugh McDonald will retire in 2016 after a 34-year career with the utility giant. He’s served 16 years at the helm of the state’s largest…
by - June 8, 2015 5:57 am
Editor’s note: Each Monday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Money Talk,” a wrap-up of banking and financial news in our email newsletter, which you can sign up to receive daily for free here….
by - June 7, 2015 2:27 pm
The Jonesboro television market just got a little more crowded with the announcement this weekend of a new FOX affiliate in Northeast Arkansas. The station, KJNB, is now on the…
by - June 7, 2015 2:26 pm
Editor’s note: Each Sunday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Made In America,” a wrap-up of manufacturing news in our email newsletter, which you can sign up to receive daily for free here. U.S….
by - June 7, 2015 8:27 am
Second District Congressman French Hill, R-Little Rock, says it is too early to tell how much federal aid may be needed to help with flooded areas of Arkansas. Appearing on…
by - June 7, 2015 8:25 am
KATV’s Janelle Lilley and Elicia Dover and Talk Business & Politics contributor Frank D. Scott, Jr. weighed in on a variety of political topics in this week’s roundtable discussion. Among…
by - June 7, 2015 4:30 am
With hundreds of millions of dollars ginning from SEC sports – particularly football – the league is in an incredible position to navigate the challenges of the future.
by - June 7, 2015 12:14 am
Ritter Communications President Alan Morse talks about the changes in the cable industry, telecommunications, and how the industry is faring in the current technology revolution.
by - June 6, 2015 6:08 pm
Content partner KAIT Ch. 8 in Jonesboro reports: The CEO of Ozark Mountain Poultry (OMP) made an economic announcement in Batesville Saturday afternoon. Ed Fryar said OMP is building a…
by - June 6, 2015 6:00 pm
Editor’s note: The Supply Side section of The City Wire focuses on the companies, organizations, issues and individuals engaged in providing products and services to retailers. The Supply Side is…
by - June 6, 2015 5:56 pm
The state’s congressional delegation returned this week to Washington, D.C. to tackle several issues including infrastructure and national security. DELEGATION ANNOUNCES AIRPORT PROJECTS AWARDED FUNDING At least 11 airports in…
by - June 6, 2015 7:11 am
The following stories are for our weekend business and political readers. TV SHOW: CONGRESSMAN FRENCH HILL This week on Talk Business & Politics: Cong. French Hill. Flooding in his district…
