by - August 11, 2015 9:53 am
Let the speculation begin. U.S. Attorney Conner Eldridge announced on Tuesday that he would be resigning from his post on Friday, Aug. 21. He did not announce his intentions for…
by - August 11, 2015 8:49 am
Consumers remain cautious with their spending levels, despite positive growth in the U.S. and local economies, according to the July 2015 Consumer Expectations survey completed by the Federal Reserve Bank…
by - August 11, 2015 8:40 am
Jonesboro Mayor Harold Perrin has been appointed a member of the 2015 Steering Committee of the National League of Cities (NLC) University Communities Council. The University Communities Council is made…
by - August 11, 2015 8:37 am
I’d forgotten I was upset with the City of Little Rock. Then one morning last week, driving through downtown, I saw the beautiful bridges crossing the Arkansas River. It reminded…
by - August 11, 2015 8:27 am
Recent commentary suggesting citizens should avoid escalation during police interactions to avoid negative outcomes serves only to escalate avoidance of what is a broad and complex problem. Reducing violence and…
by - August 11, 2015 6:11 am
Editor’s note: Each Tuesday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Campus Talk,” a recap and deep-dive into education topics in our email newsletter, which you can sign up to receive daily for free here….
by - August 11, 2015 5:04 am
Arkansas’ uninsured rate has fallen to just over 9% since aspects of the Affordable Care Act and the Private Option have been implemented, but that number is expected to rise again.
by - August 10, 2015 8:51 pm
To fund or not to fund, that was the question Monday night as Craighead County justices approved allowing the county to use the state bidding process to update its IT…
by - August 10, 2015 8:41 pm
CenterPoint Energy Inc.’s second quarter earnings fell short of expectations, but still remains on schedule to hit its full-year profit goals, the Houston-based utility operator announced on Monday. For the…
by - August 10, 2015 4:29 pm
Job cuts in July crested to the highest level in nearly four years as U.S. employers announced plans to shed 105,696 workers from their payrolls in July, according to the…
by - August 10, 2015 11:40 am
Several cities and counties around the state will receive a total of $1,380,000 to help with infrastructure projects, officials said Monday. Governor Asa Hutchinson presented grants to seven Arkansas cities…
by - August 10, 2015 7:10 am
Gov. Asa Hutchinson recalls his recent trip to Arkansas City and touts the Delta Heritage Trail that is attracting visitors to Southeast Arkansas.
by - August 10, 2015 6:25 am
More than 200 physicians have completed their medical residencies at UAMS, and more than half of those will practice in Arkansas.
by - August 10, 2015 6:18 am
This week’s financial roundup looks at SEC rules for CEO pay, rising bank fraud losses, and the St. Louis Fed chief’s deep thoughts on the long-term ‘zero’ interest policy and its impact on the global economy.
by - August 9, 2015 6:53 am
Editor’s note: Each Sunday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Made In America,” a wrap-up of manufacturing news in our email newsletter, which you can sign up to receive daily for free here. WOMEN…
by - August 8, 2015 6:08 am
From professional Instagrammers to the GOP debate in Cleveland to the exit of one of TV’s top funny men, we’ve got you covered with national news of interest and a sneak preview of Sunday’s Talk Business & Politics show.
by - August 7, 2015 7:13 pm
Arkansas Children’s Hospital officials confirmed the hospital’s intent to construct a new, 225,000 square-foot campus in Springdale during an announcement at the annual Color of Hope Gala Friday evening (Aug….
by - August 7, 2015 4:00 pm
What can you make with a cupcake holder, Mason jar lids, twine, a ruler and tape? Three groups of Mississippi County high school students spent Friday, building a project with…
by - August 7, 2015 2:59 pm
Entergy Arkansas Inc. on Friday proposed what it called “a more reasonable, long-term, multi-unit approach to address Arkansas’ regional haze” in response to the federal Environment Protection Agency’s rejection of…
by - August 7, 2015 2:03 pm
Sarah Whites-Koditschek with our content partner, KUAR FM 89.1 News, reports: A state representative who opposed a religious conscience bill says increased preferences for LGBT people may be added in…
