by - August 14, 2014 3:00 pm
The Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC) has awarded $1,395,002 in Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) to eight Arkansas communities. The grants are awarded under the “General Assistance and Innovative Projects”…
by - August 14, 2014 2:58 pm
Arkansas Rice Depot announced today that BHP Billiton has donated $150,000 to the Food for Kids program. Beginning this year, the donation will be distributed in three payments of $50,000…
by - August 14, 2014 2:54 pm
CapRocq Core, an Arkansas-based real estate partnership focused on acquiring real estate assets in the South and Midwest, today announced plans to acquire its final two properties, which should close…
by - August 14, 2014 12:38 pm
State Senators Keith Ingram and Jimmy Hickey today released their proposed constitutional amendment to abolish the Office of Lt. Governor. Their amendment must first be placed on the ballot by…
by - August 14, 2014 11:02 am
Senators Keith Ingram (D-West Memphis) and Jimmy Hickey, Jr. (R-Texarkana) will lead a bipartisan effort to abolish the office of lieutenant governor when the legislature convenes in January. The move…
by - August 14, 2014 9:10 am
From Matt Mershon with our content partner, KATV Ch. 7: A new report raises concerns about fracking in the Natural State. The report conducted by the Environmental Integrity Project claims…
by - August 14, 2014 6:14 am
Retail giant Wal-Mart saw its profits climb slightly higher with the help of rising revenues, but it lowered expectations for its earnings for the remainder of the year. The Bentonville-based…
by - August 13, 2014 7:21 pm
A new five-year farm bill will provide some certainty for farmers facing possible uncertain times, Arkansas’ junior senator said Wednesday. Sen. John Boozman, R-Rogers, visited Wynne, Tyronza, Dyess and Jonesboro…
by - August 13, 2014 6:50 pm
Reforming the state’s workforce education system is the single most-important issue to saving and creating skilled jobs, Delta leaders say. A new report suggested ramping up existing efforts.
by - August 13, 2014 5:56 pm
With 911 technology going from operators using rotary dial telephones to now using GPS pinpointing locations, dispatchers must have the skills to face a changing world, the director of the…
by - August 13, 2014 4:41 pm
Rosalind Brewer will serve as co-chair of the influential Northwest Arkansas Council. The announcement was made today at the Council’s annual meeting in Bentonville. Brewer is president and CEO of…
by - August 13, 2014 11:58 am
Poultry processor Blue Rooster is opening a deboning operation in Warren, Arkansas, and will hire 100 new workers at the facility. The facility was formerly home to H&L Poultry. Blue…
by - August 12, 2014 9:07 pm
Tyson Foods and other local poultry companies are breathing easier with expectations of record U.S. corn and soybean crops this year, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s latest forecast….
by - August 12, 2014 9:00 pm
From Sarah Whites-Koditschek with our content partner, KUAR FM 89.1: State lawmakers are opposing the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed rules to reduce CO2 emissions in Arkansas 44% by 2030. On…
by - August 12, 2014 8:59 pm
From Jacob Kauffman with our content partner, KUAR FM 89.1: The Democratic nominee for Arkansas attorney general Nate Steel took steps to distinguish himself from his Republican opponent Tuesday at…
by - August 12, 2014 7:11 pm
Arkansas should be able to expand broadband access to all public schools without extra state funding because it’s currently wasting too much money on outdated technology and is not effectively…
by - August 12, 2014 5:12 pm
David Catanese with the U.S. News and World Report takes a different look at the much-hyped gender gap in political races. While it has been much discussed that Democratic candidates…
by - August 12, 2014 2:30 pm
A new Metroplan study released Tuesday makes a strong case that the region’s decreasing number of walkers and bikers that commute has a direct link as to why Central Arkansans…
by - August 12, 2014 2:17 pm
The Rogers Municipal-Carter Field Airport will receive a $3.3 million grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to continue the rehabilitation of the airport’s apron, which will include over 230,000…
by - August 12, 2014 11:04 am
Bank of Little Rock Mortgage has opened a new branch in Hot Springs. Gary Westerman, a 26-year banking veteran, will lead the office. The branch is located at 1401 Malvern…
