by - September 23, 2015 9:53 am
An August survey of business contacts indicated that a little more than half expect that economic conditions in 2015 will be better than in 2014, according to the Federal Reserve’s…
by - September 23, 2015 5:40 am
Pronto pups and politics were a major part of the NEA District Fair Tuesday as nearly a dozen or so candidates walked around, met with people and heard from residents about issues.
by - September 22, 2015 8:43 pm
The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission gave the final go-ahead Tuesday for a national pharmacy chain to build its first location in Jonesboro. The commission approved a final plat, agreeing to…
by - September 22, 2015 8:24 pm
Should patients be able to receive medical care over the internet from a doctor with whom they’ve never had a face-to-face meeting? Under current Arkansas law, they can’t.
by - September 22, 2015 5:16 pm
Halfway through the year, Arkansas’ tourism and hospitality industries are on a record-setting pace.
by - September 22, 2015 4:34 pm
Will grocery pickup and delivery catch on eventually? Wal-Mart is experimenting and a new study by Field Agent offers insight.
by - September 22, 2015 4:18 pm
Wal-Mart promised that it would continue to invest in its e-commerce capabilities and its purchase of PunchTab is another strategic piece to that strategy.
by - September 22, 2015 2:24 pm
Arkansas has received more than $618,000 as part of the U.S. government’s program for state pipeline regulators to better inspect and enforce pipeline safety, federal officials recently announced. The U.S….
by - September 22, 2015 2:15 pm
Health insurance premiums rose 4%, deductibles are rising sharply, and few mid-size employers are changing employee job classifications from full-time to part-time to avoid providing coverage next year, according to a new report.
by - September 22, 2015 5:45 am
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by - September 22, 2015 5:45 am
U.S. Senate candidate Conner Eldridge fits the profile of the type of candidate Arkansas Democrats need to rebuild their party. Impressive resume for someone his age, articulate and photogenic –…
by - September 22, 2015 5:44 am
Fewer and fatter cattle at U.S. feedlots are not fattening profits for feedlot owners, but packers and food companies like Tyson Foods are seeing a drop in cattle prices which…
by - September 22, 2015 5:42 am
Arkansas seldom ranks first in any category among the other 50 states, but when it comes to adult obesity the Natural State is at the top of the list, according…
by - September 21, 2015 8:36 pm
“One, Two, Three.” With those words as officials cut a ribbon Monday, the NEA District Fair started as fair officials are hopeful for a large crowd this year. People were…
by - September 21, 2015 8:22 pm
Hillary Clinton promised a plan to cap the rising costs of prescription drugs and praised her husband’s and President Obama’s administrations in a speech before a raucous crowd at Little…
by - September 21, 2015 8:18 pm
The city of Jonesboro is at the proverbial “fork in the road,” Mayor Harold Perrin said Monday, as the plan to complete nearly $187 million in road projects was formally…
by - September 21, 2015 7:56 pm
On Tuesday, the Governor’s mansion will be packed with a bipartisan group of political animals and political pundits. Details here.
by - September 21, 2015 6:05 pm
Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Monday announced the following appointments: Sherry Chesser, Little Rock, to the Arkansas State Board of Public Accountancy. Appointment expires August 17, 2020. Replaces Karen Garrett. Jeffrey…
by - September 21, 2015 5:58 pm
The U.S. Department of Labor has awarded the Arkansas Department of Workforce Services (ADWS) up to $2.3 million through a National Emergency Grant to support 100 temporary jobs in counties…
by - September 21, 2015 5:50 pm
In an Arkansas National Guard hanger filled with military personnel and a phalanx of government and legislative officials at North Little Rock’s Camp Robinson, Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Monday unveiled…
