by - August 7, 2015 11:19 am
There are many conversations happening across Arkansas about the criminal justice system, prison reform, and formerly incarcerated individuals re-entering society. Earlier this year, Gov. Hutchinson announced the Criminal Justice Reform…
by - August 7, 2015 11:13 am
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by - August 7, 2015 9:05 am
A substantive issue our country is currently debating is the nuclear deal reached between Iran and six of the world’s superpowers. Like many deals between nations, it’s probably not perfect,…
by - August 7, 2015 5:55 am
It started with fireworks, continued with fireworks and ended with fireworks. The first Republican presidential debate of the 2016 campaign brought the current top 10 candidates according to the polls…
by - August 6, 2015 10:01 pm
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge approved a substituted ballot title that will allow term limits supporters to collect signatures for a proposed constitutional amendment in 2016. The popular name for…
by - August 6, 2015 8:01 pm
A sales tax election may be in the offering later this year as a Jonesboro City Council committee will meet next week to discuss the issue. The Jonesboro City Council…
by - August 6, 2015 6:11 pm
Tyson Foods has been in the beef business 14 years since its $3.2 billion purchase in June 2001 of IBP, a privately held meatpacker. After that deal, beef has comprised…
by - August 6, 2015 5:08 pm
Arkansas Department of Workforce Services Daryl Bassett says the state has the workforce to compete for any job, but he claims more coordination and collaboration among public and private groups is needed.
by - August 6, 2015 2:36 pm
State Rep. Eddie Armstrong, D-North Little Rock, said Thursday that the signing of a bill 50 years ago helped pave the way for lawmakers like him.
by - August 6, 2015 7:58 am
Little Rock-based Windstream Holding Inc. reported substantial losses in the second quarter, but still was able to beat Wall Street expectations as the company’s shares were lifted in early morning…
by - August 6, 2015 5:42 am
The economic impact of a more than 5.5% reduction in Wal-Mart corporate jobs in Northwest Arkansas could reduce annual economic activity in the area by almost $47 million a year, and result in the loss of around 391 non-Wal-Mart jobs.
by - August 6, 2015 12:11 am
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by - August 5, 2015 5:43 pm
A new collaborative program tagged A-Chance is aimed at helping children in violent and crime-ridden homes succeed in their school setting and in life. Conner Eldridge, U.S. Prosecuting Attorney for…
by - August 5, 2015 5:34 pm
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge has joined with West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and 14 other states to ask the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for an immediate stay of…
by - August 5, 2015 4:20 pm
It has been said that laughter is the best medicine. It also helps politicians stand out in debate settings and on the campaign trail.
by - August 5, 2015 4:16 pm
Murphy USA Inc.’s second quarter earnings fell well short of expectations as volatile crude oil and gasoline prices cut into retail margins and overall sales, company officials announced after the…
by - August 5, 2015 3:38 pm
One day after exiting the IT outsourcing business, Acxiom Corp. saw strong sales growth but still reported first quarter losses as the Little Rock data marketing giant undergoes an organization…
by - August 5, 2015 1:50 pm
Windstream Holdings Inc. signed another government deal on Wednesday announcing a seven-year $175 million contract to expand and support FCC-sponsored broadband service to nearly 400,000 rural locations in 17 states….
by - August 5, 2015 10:07 am
Author, speaker and blogger Martin Thoma shares how to live your brand in his latest Brand Inciter column.
by - August 5, 2015 8:50 am
Editor’s note: Ancil Lea, author of this guest commentary, has worked with more than 1,500 physicians, clinics, out-patient surgery centers, and hospitals to help with everything from medical software to…
