by - September 25, 2014 5:19 am
Lately it seems as if every other day there is a new poll to discuss, but recently the public polls we”ve seen have been conducted by partisan-leaning groups. It doesn”t…
by - September 24, 2014 9:36 pm
Former GOP Vice Presidential nominee Paul Ryan appeared Wednesday evening at an event in Benton where around 300 supporters gathered for a barbeque with Ryan to support Asa Hutchinson’s campaign…
by - September 24, 2014 9:07 pm
KATV’s Elicia Dover serves up Wednesday’s Election Central Daily Brief, which includes new polling, a preview of political advertising, and a visit from 2012 GOP Vice-presidential nominee Cong. Paul Ryan….
by - September 24, 2014 8:27 pm
Wal-Mart and Green Dot Corp. (NYSE: GDOT) announced a new exclusive product for the retail giant’s customers that will allow shoppers a free checking account for purchases. The product, known…
by - September 24, 2014 5:41 pm
Ground was broken Wednesday (Sept. 24) on the U.S. Marshals Museum along the banks of the Arkansas River near downtown Fort Smith, an important step in moving the museum from…
by - September 24, 2014 5:10 pm
Most stories begin with a question. Sometimes that question is answered clearly one way or the other. Other times, the answer is elusive. Such is the case with this story….
by - September 24, 2014 2:02 pm
This week, Second District GOP Congressional candidate French Hill hit the panic button, in my estimation. On Tuesday, Hill began running a negative ad against his Democratic opponent, Pat Hays,…
by - September 24, 2014 10:30 am
As pump prices across Arkansas retail locations start moving below the psychological $3 a gallon level, local price wars are igniting at strategic and high-traffic transportation hubs as consumers employ smartphone apps and other digital tools to find the cheapest gas.
by - September 24, 2014 5:42 am
Editor’s note: This story is a component of The Compass Report. The quarterly Compass Report is managed by The City Wire, and sponsored by Arvest Bank. Supporting sponsors of The…
by - September 23, 2014 8:37 pm
KATV’s Scott Inman wraps up some of the major political headlines of the day in Tuesday’s Election Central Daily Brief. NEW POLLS New poll numbers come from a survey of…
by - September 23, 2014 8:11 pm
Collections of Arkansas’ 2% tourism tax during the first six months of 2014 totaled $6.769 million, up 7.6% compared to the $6.287 million during the same period of 2013. The…
by - September 23, 2014 7:44 pm
A daylong workforce summit sponsored by the Arkansas Chamber of Commerce put a spotlight on problems and solutions facing industry, education and government.
by - September 23, 2014 3:48 pm
Clean Harbors broke ground on Tuesday (Sept. 23) for a new incineration unit in El Dorado. Company officials said more than $100 million would be spent on the facility and…
by - September 23, 2014 6:19 am
A lawsuit to boot the minimum wage initiative from the November ballot has been filed on behalf of Jackson T. Stephens, son of Stephens Inc. co-founder Jack Stephens and a…
by - September 23, 2014 6:05 am
Van Buren-based USA Truck named Michael K. Borrows as its new chief financial officer effective September 23, 2014. Borrows comes from Pollen, Inc., a technology-based company doing business with Fortune…
by - September 23, 2014 5:30 am
Bringing products to retail has dominated the time of two local startups in recent weeks as Ecovet works to fulfill display orders for I.O. Metro and Overwatch reports a successful…
by - September 23, 2014 5:09 am
A Dallas-based rail car manufacturing company will make a nearly $30 million investment at its new facility in Jonesboro, company officials said Monday. Dross Hunter and Jay Farkas, officials with…
by - September 22, 2014 9:29 pm
KATV’s Elicia Dover delivers Monday’s Election Central Daily Brief, which includes news from the Second District Congressional race, Mark Pryor’s campaign and the Governor’s race. PRYOR KICKING OFF NEW TOUR…
by - September 22, 2014 4:02 pm
Crittenden County voters will head to the polls Dec. 9 to decide whether or not to repeal a one-cent sales tax that would have funded operations of a hospital that…
by - September 22, 2014 3:27 pm
Editor’s note: This guest commentary was provided by Randy Zook, President and CEO of the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce/Associated Industries of Arkansas. Employers in Arkansas have a unique opportunity to…
