by - July 17, 2016 2:26 pm
Seeking candidates who will end generational theft
Editor’s note: Sam T. Sicard is president and CEO of First National Bank of Fort Smith. Opinions, commentary and other essays posted in this space are wholly the view of…
Fort Smith
by - July 17, 2016 8:40 am
Lt. Gov. Griffin, former Gov. Tucker discuss convention, VP expectations
Lt. Gov. Tim Griffin and former Gov. Jim Guy Tucker contend that both upcoming major political party conventions will tap the unrest in the general electorate but in significantly different…
by - July 17, 2016 7:28 am
Made in America: Farnborough Airshow in London procures more than $100 billion in new industry orders
Editor’s note: Each Sunday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Made In America,” a round-up of state and global manufacturing news. –––––––––––––– FARNBOROUGH AIRSHOW IN LONDON PROCURES MORE THAN $100 BILLION…
by - July 16, 2016 1:03 pm
Garrison Commons park set to open Aug. 1, murals festival artists to soon be announced
Leaders of 64.6 Downtown held a party Friday evening to celebrate the soon-to-be opened Garrison Commons, a free-admission park in downtown Fort Smith that will include a food trailer managed…
by - July 16, 2016 9:42 am
At last JJ Dinner, Democrats say they’re ‘here for the future’
Democratic officeholders and prospective officeholders touted their party Friday night at the 35th annual Jefferson-Jackson Dinner at Verizon Arena in North Little Rock. Conner Eldridge, candidate for U.S. Senate, said…
by - July 16, 2016 7:15 am
Clinton: Democrats want more perfect union, while GOP divisive
Former President Bill Clinton said Friday that he understands voters’ “road rage” but said they should support Democrats’ positive agenda, not what he said is a divisive one offered by…
by - July 16, 2016 7:06 am
Weekend Digest: The last stand for ‘Never Trump,’ rescue puppy, and secret room at Mt. Rushmore edition
TV PREVIEW On this week’s TV edition of Talk Business & Politics, which airs Sundays at 9:30 a.m. on KATV Channel 7 in Central Arkansas and in Northeast Arkansas on…
by - July 15, 2016 4:32 pm
Former UK prime minister tells Little Rock audience that a radical center needs to rise
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair called for a more active and aggressive political center and said the recent vote by British citizens to leave the European Union was a…
by - July 15, 2016 4:05 pm
Gov. Hutchinson makes appointments to several state agri boards, other commissions
Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Friday (July 15) announced the following appointments: Senator Joyce Elliott, Little Rock, to the Southern Regional Education Board. Appointment expires June 30, 2020. Reappointment. Dr. Rodney…
by - July 15, 2016 4:05 pm
Gov. Hutchinson makes appointments to several state agri boards, other commissions
Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Friday (July 15) announced the following appointments: Senator Joyce Elliott, Little Rock, to the Southern Regional Education Board. Appointment expires June 30, 2020. Reappointment. Dr. Rodney…
by - July 15, 2016 4:00 pm
Talk Business & Politics Daily: Gov. Hutchinson outlines ballot issue positions
On today’s Talk Business & Politics Daily, Gov. Asa Hutchinson stakes out his position on three proposals likely to be on the November ballot. Hutchinson said he’s against medical marijuana…
by - July 15, 2016 3:58 pm
Gov. Hutchinson returns from Europe, off already to Iowa, decries terrorist attack in France
Gov. Asa Hutchinson continued to pick up frequent flyer miles this summer after returning from a busy European trade mission late Thursday night, but he left the state early Friday…
by - July 15, 2016 1:27 pm
Fort Smith School Board candidate wants to change ‘poor quality of education’ at district schools
Marc Werschem has thrown his hat into the race for the Zone 2 position on the Fort Smith School Board. The self-employed consultant and founder of Fort Smith Patriots, a…
by - July 15, 2016 12:58 pm
Field Agent: Customers find WalmartPay superior to debit card, say service has room to improve
WalmartPay is winning favor with Walmart shoppers of all ages, according to a recent study conducted by Fayetteville-based Field Agent. Following the recent nationwide rollout of WalmartPay, Field Agent asked…
by - July 15, 2016 12:02 pm
Trump picks Pence for VP; Arkansas Lt. Gov. says the choice will ‘do no harm’ to the ticket
Presumptive GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump on Friday (July 14) picked Indiana Gov. MIke Pence to be his running mate, with Trump set to hold a press conference Saturday to…
by - July 15, 2016 5:59 am
Energy In-depth: Oklahoma oil and gas regulators investigate spike in earthquake activity
Editor’s note: Each Friday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Energy In-depth,” a round-up of energy and regulatory news. ––––––––––––––––– OKLAHOMA OIL AND GAS REGULATORS INVESTIGATE SPIKE IN EARTHQUAKE ACTIVITY The…
by - July 14, 2016 9:18 pm
Texas couple gives $1 million gift to UA for journalism program support
University of Arkansas alumna Susan Walk Burnett and her husband Rusty Burnett of Houston, have given $1 million to the University of Arkansas to support a new venue inside Kimpel…
by - July 14, 2016 9:18 pm
Texas couple gives $1 million gift to UA for journalism program support
University of Arkansas alumna Susan Walk Burnett and her husband Rusty Burnett of Houston, have given $1 million to the University of Arkansas to support a new venue inside Kimpel…
by - July 14, 2016 8:58 pm
Former Presidents Clinton and Bush, former British Prime Minister Blair talk leadership with Presidential Scholars grads
Great Britain can still change its mind about leaving the European Union, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair said Thursday (July 14) in a panel discussion with former Presidents Bill…
by - July 14, 2016 6:06 pm
Sam’s Club operates unique lab in Bentonville store to test fresh sushi, seafood and other offerings
A one-of-a-kind lab at the Sam’s Club in Bentonville is testing the prep and sale of sushi and other seafood, with results potentially driving changes in some or all of…