by - May 26, 2016 6:26 pm
In Rhode Island, it is called the “wine visit penalty.” In Arkansas, it is known as the “face-to-face provision.” In both cases, the terms define a stipulation that states consumers…
by - May 26, 2016 5:50 pm
Two of four incumbent Fort Smith Directors do not face opposition in November, but Directors George Catsavis and André Good will again have to gain voter approval for another four-year…
by - May 26, 2016 5:45 pm
Editor’s note: Updated to add comment from Walmart U.S. –––––––––––––– Retail giant Walmart is betting big on grocery pickup as a way to fend off Amazon’s fresh home delivery offering….
by - May 26, 2016 4:27 pm
Fort Smith Public School Board Member Wade Gilkey said Thursday (May 26) he will not “support any measure” to “re-introduce the former mascot,” dealing a significant setback to the effort…
by - May 26, 2016 2:05 pm
Gov. Asa Hutchinson recently touted to business leaders that the state has added 42,000 new jobs and reached an all-time low jobless rate of 3.9% during the first 16 months…
by - May 26, 2016 1:07 pm
Rex Nelson, director of corporate community relations for Simmons Bank, has been named Rural Advocate of the Year for 2016. The honor was presented to Nelson on Thursday (May 26)…
by - May 26, 2016 1:07 pm
Rex Nelson, director of corporate community relations for Simmons Bank, has been named Rural Advocate of the Year for 2016. The honor was presented to Nelson on Thursday (May 26)…
by - May 26, 2016 4:16 am
A mental health summit held Wednesday (May 25) in Fort Smith covered treatment and incarceration issues with which resolution likely requiring new laws and new thinking at the state level….
by - May 25, 2016 4:57 pm
The Oklahoma Department of Commerce reports new investment in the state through almost 11 months of fiscal year 2016 is up more than 19% ($386 million) over the new investment…
by - May 25, 2016 4:57 pm
The Oklahoma Department of Commerce reports new investment in the state through almost 11 months of fiscal year 2016 is up more than 19% ($386 million) over the new investment…
by - May 25, 2016 12:42 pm
Responses to a question sent by Talk Business & Politics to more than 50 Fort Smith area business leaders and owners were mixed about the impact of the Southside High…
by - May 25, 2016 12:27 am
Editor’s note: Each Wednesday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Health Beat,” a round-up of health-related topics. ––––––––––––––– U.S. HEALTH INSURERS INCREASE DEBT DUE TO AFFORDABLE CARE ACT U.S. health insurance…
by - May 24, 2016 6:05 pm
The Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce and the Associated Industries of Arkansas (ASCC/AIA) today (May 24) announced its acceptance of $80,000 investments to fund the Be Pro Be Proud” workforce…
by - May 24, 2016 6:05 pm
The Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce and the Associated Industries of Arkansas (ASCC/AIA) today (May 24) announced its acceptance of $80,000 investments to fund the Be Pro Be Proud” workforce…
by - May 24, 2016 5:09 pm
Four of the state’s five health insurance providers are requesting double digit rate increases for 2017 insurance policies, but the state’s insurance commissioner said those rates are not justified at…
by - May 24, 2016 4:32 pm
Walmart said it plans to discontinue the ad match program which takes place at the register in select stores as part of its low price guarantee. Beginning June 9, about…
by - May 24, 2016 4:32 pm
Walmart said it plans to discontinue the ad match program which takes place at the register in select stores as part of its low price guarantee. Beginning June 9, about…
by - May 24, 2016 2:37 pm
As President Obama travels to Asia to tout the controversial Trans-Pacific Partnership, a top Department of Commerce official told a large group of Arkansas business owners on Tuesday that the…
by - May 24, 2016 2:19 pm
The buy here, pay here car dealership model used by America’s Car-Mart for the past 35 years is struggling to meet expectations thanks to higher credit losses, sluggish growth and…
by - May 24, 2016 1:34 pm
Downtown Hot Springs will host the 11th Annual Stueart Pennington Running of the Tubs on Saturday (June 4) starting at 9:30 a.m. The event is free to the public and…
