by - February 3, 2016 8:51 pm
Trump blasts Cruz before large Little Rock crowd
Donald Trump accused Sen. Ted Cruz of fraud in his GOP victory in the Iowa caucus and touted his own deal-making prowess in front of an announced crowd of 11,500…
Fort Smith
by - February 3, 2016 7:57 pm
Sebastian County Sheriff’s office working ‘fact finding’ investigation of FSPD officer
When Fort Smith Police Captain Jarrard Copeland spoke Tuesday (Feb. 2) to the Fort Smith Board of Directors about allegations against his character, what he knew but didn’t tell the…
by - February 3, 2016 6:41 pm
Little Rock-based LineGard Med expands its executive team
LineGard Med, developer of biomedical equipment, is expanding its management team. The Little Rock-based startup has hired Vance Clement as chief operations officer, and Jordan Mykleby as the director of…
by - February 3, 2016 6:41 pm
Little Rock-based LineGard Med expands its executive team
LineGard Med, developer of biomedical equipment, is expanding its management team. The Little Rock-based startup has hired Vance Clement as chief operations officer, and Jordan Mykleby as the director of…
by - February 3, 2016 6:29 pm
Tyson Foods selects Zelenka to lead laboratory services
Tyson Foods has promoted Dan Zelenka to vice president of laboratory services, replacing Neal Apple who retired in mid-December. Zelenka began his career with Tyson Foods in 1986 as a…
by - February 3, 2016 6:29 pm
Tyson Foods selects Zelenka to lead laboratory services
Tyson Foods has promoted Dan Zelenka to vice president of laboratory services, replacing Neal Apple who retired in mid-December. Zelenka began his career with Tyson Foods in 1986 as a…
by - February 3, 2016 6:24 pm
Fowler joins Sparks Obstetrics & Gynecology practice in Fort Smith
Dr. Mark Fowler is joining Sparks Obstetrics & Gynecology located at Sparks Plaza on Dodson Avenue in Fort Smith. The loss of a child inspired Fowler to become a physician…
by - February 3, 2016 6:24 pm
Fowler joins Sparks Obstetrics & Gynecology practice in Fort Smith
Dr. Mark Fowler is joining Sparks Obstetrics & Gynecology located at Sparks Plaza on Dodson Avenue in Fort Smith. The loss of a child inspired Fowler to become a physician…
by - February 3, 2016 6:11 pm
‘Keep Dollars in Crawford County’ seeks November vote on liquor sales
Van Buren attorney Kevin Holmes said “Keep Dollars in Crawford County” filed paperwork Wednesday (Feb. 3) with the Arkansas Ethics Commission and has hired a company to gather signatures in…
by - February 3, 2016 5:39 pm
Murphy USA 4Q earnings slide 32%, falls short of analyst estimates
Murphy USA Inc. ended 2015 with declines in quarterly and full-year earnings as the El Dorado publicly-traded concern began taking deliberate steps to free itself from dependence on financial ties…
by - February 3, 2016 3:53 pm
U.S. Reps. Crawford, Womack, Lt. Gov. Griffin endorse Sen. Rubio for president
With about four weeks before a key March 1 “SEC” primary in Arkansas and several other southern states, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., picked up several key endorsements Wednesday from…
by - February 3, 2016 2:19 pm
Former Gov. Romney advisor named new Arkansas DHS director
Cindy Gillespie, former health care advisor to then-Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, has been appointed by Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R) as Arkansas Department of Human Service director. She replaces John Selig…
by - February 3, 2016 1:46 pm
Arkansas prepared for federal REAL ID program, critic says feds will not enforce
Arkansas will be ready for an Oct. 10 deadline for driver’s licenses and state-issued IDs to comply with the federal REAL ID Act in order for travelers to use those…
by - February 3, 2016 12:38 pm
The Supply Side: Master Brands wants eco-friendly paint in U.S. Walmart, Sam’s Club
Editor’s note: The Supply Side section of Talk Business & Politics focuses on the companies, organizations, issues and individuals engaged in providing products and services to retailers. The Supply Side…
by - February 3, 2016 11:22 am
Tech Park finalizes $17.1 million financing, set to close on downtown project by Friday
The Little Rock Technology Authority board on Wednesday (Feb. 3) passed a resolution to formally authorize a $17.1 million loan to fund phase one of the downtown tech village with…
by - February 3, 2016 9:41 am
Health Beat: CDC updates Zika virus travel alerts
Editor’s note: Each Wednesday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Health Beat,” a round-up of health-related topics. CDC UPDATES ZIKA VIRUS TRAVEL ALERTS: The Center for Disease and Control (CDC) is working with…
by - February 3, 2016 7:59 am
Tyson Foods expected to ring up healthy first quarter earnings
Tyson Foods is expected to earn more than $352 million in net income for its first quarter of fiscal 2016 even with weak chicken and pork prices, according to Wall…
by - February 3, 2016 7:13 am
ArcBest 2015 net income down 2.8%, fourth quarter income below expectations (Updated)
Editor’s note: Story updated with section at the end of this report. –––––––––––––––– It was tough fourth quarter for Fort Smith-based ArcBest Corp., with a decline in tonnage and shipments…
by - February 2, 2016 11:25 pm
Fort Smith Board told of sanitation department savings, hears from police captain
A sanitation department audit, an impassioned response from a Fort Smith Police officer accused of perjury, a plea to continue supporting the Fort Smith Museum of History, and microbreweries, topped…
by - February 2, 2016 6:08 pm
Robert A. Young III to end long career at ArcBest, McReynolds named board chair
President Harry Truman fired Gen. MacArthur, DiMaggio played his final game, and Winston Churchill returned to power in the U.K. when Robert A. Young III was first introduced to a…