by - September 5, 2016 5:54 pm
story by David Rice Editor’s note: Welcome to the fifth season of Tusk to Tail – the sport of tailgating as organized, performed and perfected by a group of Hog…
by - September 4, 2016 2:19 pm
Editor’s note: Ancil Lea has worked in various aspects of medical software and healthcare marketing for nearly 30 years. He is the former coordinator for the Arkansas Office of Health…
by - September 4, 2016 10:38 am
Pat Walker, who along with husband Willard, gave millions to Arkansas organizations and University of Arkansas athletic programs and was a member of the Arkansas Women’s Hall of Fame, has…
by - September 2, 2016 2:17 pm
The man who oversaw Medicaid under President George W. Bush will be a senior advisor for Medicaid and health care reform for the state Department of Human Services. Beginning Sept….
by - September 2, 2016 2:11 pm
Arkansas State University has tabbed 73-year-old Dr. Doug Whitlock to serve as chancellor during this academic year. Whitlock is Eastern Kentucky University’s president emeritus. ASU will pay Whitlock $305,000 for…
by - September 2, 2016 1:59 pm
Fort Smith-based ArcBest is beefing up its ABF Logistics division with a $25 million deal to acquire Logistics & Distribution Services (LDS). The move could add $60 million in annual…
by - September 2, 2016 1:37 pm
Jim Cargill has been named president and CEO for Arvest’s central Arkansas market, succeeding John Womack who announced he is retiring Sept. 30. Prior to the promotion, Cargill was president…
by - September 2, 2016 1:37 pm
Jim Cargill has been named president and CEO for Arvest’s central Arkansas market, succeeding John Womack who announced he is retiring Sept. 30. Prior to the promotion, Cargill was president…
by - September 2, 2016 7:12 am
Editor’s note: Each Friday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Energy In-depth,” a round-up of energy and regulatory news. ––––––––––––––––– MURPHY USA ANNOUNCES ADDITION TO EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM Murphy USA Inc….
by - September 1, 2016 8:19 pm
Poverty rates increased for African Americans in Little Rock from 2010-13 while median incomes for all races dropped in Fort Smith over that time period, according to a report released…
by - September 1, 2016 7:57 pm
Editor’s note: Welcome to the fifth season of Tusk to Tail – the sport of tailgating as organized, performed and perfected by a group of Hog fans who have been…
by - September 1, 2016 7:23 pm
The weak business conditions across the nine-state Mid-America region that includes Arkansas continued in August as the energy and agriculture sectors weigh down on overall economic growth, according to Creighton…
by - September 1, 2016 7:18 pm
A second lawsuit was filed in the Arkansas Supreme Court Thursday (Sept. 1) against an amendment that, if approved by voters in November, would limit attorney’s fees and direct the…
by - September 1, 2016 3:33 pm
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Thursday (Sept. 1) announced it had completed the process to implement a Regional Haze plan to improve visibility in wilderness areas across Arkansas…
by - September 1, 2016 3:13 pm
An initiative to legalize three casinos will be on the ballot November 8 after Secretary of State Mark Martin’s office Thursday (Sept. 1) certified that its backers had collected the…
by - September 1, 2016 11:24 am
Retail giant Walmart U.S. confirmed plans to centralize some invoicing and store accounting roles, roughly one-to-two positions per store over the next few months. Wal-Mart Spokeswoman Deisha Barnett told Talk…
by - September 1, 2016 11:15 am
Editor’s note: The Arkansas Transportation Report is managed by Talk Business & Politics and sponsored by the Arkansas Trucking Association and the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce. Other transportation industry…
by - September 1, 2016 11:05 am
Republican John Shipman has dropped out of the Craighead County Sheriff’s race. The 50-year-old told Talk Business & Politics he needs to refocus his energies on his family and his…
by - September 1, 2016 11:05 am
Republican John Shipman has dropped out of the Craighead County Sheriff’s race. The 50-year-old told Talk Business & Politics he needs to refocus his energies on his family and his…
by - September 1, 2016 8:42 am
The owners of Talk Business & Politics have entered into an agreement with Gray Matters to acquire the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal (NWABJ). The deal, which will create one of…
