by - February 24, 2015 10:13 pm
KATV’s Alexis Rogers reports: One of Arkansas’ most unique pieces of history is in downtown Little Rock. Historians say 9th street marks a cultural corridor that set the tone for…
by - February 24, 2015 9:15 pm
The expectations for Wal-Mart’s e-commerce business is high coming off of 22% sales growth last year, but company leaders say it wasn’t good enough.
by - February 24, 2015 6:02 pm
This week’s “Talk Politics” roundtable is online now. You can watch the video below. This week, Talk Business & Politics Editor-in-Chief Roby Brock, columnist and contributor Jessica DeLoach Sabin, KATV’s…
by - February 24, 2015 6:01 pm
A bill that would get rid of the state’s lottery commission drew overwhelming support Tuesday from the House, while a state Senator sponsored a bill that would allow 16-year-olds to…
by - February 24, 2015 6:00 pm
The veto of a bill to build a nearly 3,000 mile pipeline from Canada through the United States drew a stinging rebuke from the state’s congressional delegation Tuesday. President Barack…
by - February 24, 2015 3:56 pm
Australian mining giant BHP Billiton announced that it has been unable to find a viable suitor for its Fayetteville Shale operations, and is no longer seeking to sell its unconventional natural gas in play in Arkansas.
by - February 24, 2015 9:19 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…
by - February 24, 2015 9:00 am
One of the most pressing issues that Gov. Hutchinson must face during his first term in office is how to address our costly prison system. From overcrowding to crime reduction,…
by - February 24, 2015 6:57 am
Windstream Corp. posted a $77.5 million fourth quarter loss, dragging the Little Rock telecom into the red for the year by $39.5 million. Revenues during the quarter were off 3%…
by - February 23, 2015 11:23 pm
The mission of a company that opened a call center in Jonesboro last fall has connected in a very big way, a company official told Craighead County justices Monday night….
by - February 23, 2015 7:50 pm
A bill whose net effect would prohibit local governments from establishing anti-discrimination ordinances is now Arkansas law. SB 202, which was hotly debated in the state Legislature, went into effect…
by - February 23, 2015 6:39 pm
Cold, wintry weather didn’t freeze legislators from taking action on Monday. The House approved a bill that was voted down last week, while $10 million in funding for state inmates…
by - February 23, 2015 3:49 pm
Mall and online retailer Dillard’s capped off a healthy year with a mighty fourth quarter as the Little Rock-based company reported rising sales, profits, and gross margins. Dillard’s also reported…
by - February 23, 2015 3:27 pm
Mel Coleman, CEO of North Arkansas Electric Cooperative of Salem, was recently elected president of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) board of directors during the organization’s recent annual…
by - February 23, 2015 3:26 pm
Arvest Bank on Monday announced that it has promoted veteran banker Don Walker to a new assignment as regional executive for the state’s largest banking institution, where he will work…
by - February 23, 2015 2:05 pm
KATV’s Elicia Dover reports: Whether you voted for them or not, in November, Arkansas got a brand new set of state leaders. It’s not unusual for new state officers taking…
by - February 23, 2015 1:54 pm
Our state hasn’t increased funding for pre-kindergarten programs for almost a decade. It’s an important policy, but I don’t understand the current outrage by some Democrats at this inherited problem….
by - February 23, 2015 7:32 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…
by - February 22, 2015 9:06 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…
by - February 22, 2015 9:26 am
Gov. Asa Hutchinson rolls out his comprehensive plan for changes to the state’s criminal justice system. What all do they include?
