by - July 25, 2014 10:40 pm
KATV’s Janelle Lilley has the latest rundown of Arkansas politics in this Election Central Daily Brief. STEEL RELEASES TV AD Democratic candidate for attorney general, State Representative Nate Steel (D-Nashville),…
by - July 25, 2014 7:06 pm
Tyson Foods announced late Friday (July 25) plans to shutter three of its processing facilities as it streamlines its prepared foods segment ahead of the anticipated merger with Hillshire Brands….
by - July 25, 2014 10:49 am
Sen. Mark Pryor (D) rolled out new legislation aimed at job creation, particularly in the manufacturing sector. “Arkansas is a manufacturing powerhouse. Yet, we’re seeing too many jobs shipped overseas….
by - July 25, 2014 10:10 am
Many of the nation’s industrial sectors saw major declines in the first quarter of 2014 as 16 of 22 industry groups contributed to the 2.9% decrease in U.S. economic activity,…
by - July 25, 2014 6:27 am
A letter from telecommunications providers expressing opposition to connecting K-12 public schools to a statewide fiber optic network drew disapproval from Gov. Mike Beebe, who called parts of the letter…
by - July 24, 2014 10:26 pm
Maverick Transportation celebrated Thursday (July 24) the expansion of a training center that CEO Steve Williams said will help it raise standards at a time of a worsening driver shortage…
by - July 24, 2014 3:42 pm
A chance to meet the demands of growing industry may very well help the city of Osceola land new industry as well as planes at a new airport, the town’s…
by - July 24, 2014 8:36 am
Walmart U.S. CEO Bill Simon is stepping down after more than four years in the job and eight years with Wal-Mart. Greg Foran, 53, was named the new Walmart U.S….
by - July 23, 2014 11:22 pm
Electronic games of skill (EGS) wagers at the state’s two racinos continued to climb with Oaklawn topping more than $100 million in wagers monthly every month during the first half of 2014.
by - July 23, 2014 9:15 pm
It’s still a tossup as to who will be the next governor, but we know who it won’t be: neither Frank Gilbert nor Josh Drake, the Libertarian and Green Party…
by - July 23, 2014 9:07 pm
The newly-created Arkansas Venture Center (AVC) announced its first new hires on Tuesday, naming Dr. Caroline Ford as Director of Communications & Development. Ford, who holds a doctorate in business…
by - July 23, 2014 6:23 pm
Demanding jobs, tight deadlines, dangerous conditions, difficult situations. Sound familiar? Life can be overwhelming at times. Talk Business & Politics asked six leaders for tips and strategies on managing the…
by - July 22, 2014 6:20 pm
From the Election Central campaign trail, here are today’s political headlines captured in our daily brief, courtesy of KATV’s Scott Inman. ALCOHOL PETITION BATTLE The Arkansas Beverage Retailer’s Association is…
by - July 22, 2014 4:00 pm
Reports of the closely watched U.S. freight industry suggest the economy performed well in the first half of 2014, but hiccups remain despite positive anecdotal evidence.
by - July 22, 2014 2:47 pm
Gov. Mike Beebe announced the following appointment to the State Parks, Recreation and Travel Commission: Weston Lewey, Forrest City. Appointment expires January 14, 2019. Replaces Darin Gray. Beebe also made…
by - July 22, 2014 1:07 pm
Asa Hutchinson looked a little foolish and out of touch with Arkansas’s agricultural industry today. In just one 37-second YouTube clip of today’s fiasco, Asa Hutchinson reminded voters why they…
by - July 22, 2014 12:15 am
Arkansans are finding new outlets for old crafts thanks to technology, entrepreneurship and a personal touch.
by - July 22, 2014 12:05 am
Wal-Mart Stores is offering teachers across the country 10% savings on classroom supplies. The retail giant kicked off the campaign in its hometown of Bentonville on Monday (July 21) by…
by - July 22, 2014 12:03 am
A Friday firm lawyer representing a group opposed to a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow the legal sale of alcohol in all 75 Arkansas counties has asked Secretary of…
by - July 22, 2014 12:02 am
The Arkansas Association of Two-Year Colleges (AATYC) has launched a new statewide initiative hoping to connect students who have completed or nearly completed their associate’s degrees to gain their diplomas….
