by - October 15, 2014 10:01 pm
Constitutional Candidates Fundraising Competitive In September
With a month to go, voters get a look at the September monthly contribution and expense reports from statewide GOP and Democratic candidates.
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by - October 15, 2014 9:09 pm
Arkansas Supreme Court Unanimously Overturns Voter ID Law
The Arkansas Supreme Court unanimously upheld a lower court ruling and overturned a controversial voter ID law passed in the 2013 General Assembly. The Republican-led legislature passed the voter ID…
by - October 15, 2014 9:07 pm
Attorney General Candidates Spar Over Obama, Allegations
Republican Leslie Rutledge said she is the only attorney general candidate who will stand up to President Obama’s “overreaching federal government,” while Rep. Nate Steel, D-Nashville, touted his legislative package…
by - October 15, 2014 8:28 pm
Wal-Mart’s New U.S. Boss Addresses Inventory, Stocking Problems
Greg Foran has had an “unvarnished” view of store operations at Walmart U.S., and he said restoring balance between inventory and sales is needed to improve lackluster margins. He admitted…
by - October 15, 2014 8:26 pm
Wal-Mart To Add Two Online Fulfillment Centers, Build Fewer Supercenters
The shift of capital allocation for fiscal 2016 favors e-commerce and convenience formats at Walmart U.S., and for good reason, according to the retailer’s top executives who outlined their future…
by - October 15, 2014 8:06 pm
Lenderman, Sullivan Debate At Jonesboro Kiwanis
Just a few days before early voting starts, the two candidates in a hotly-contested state House race spent Wednesday (Oct. 15) talking about everything from school safety to regulations. Republican…
by - October 15, 2014 7:58 pm
Hospital Sales Tax Passes In Mississippi County
A half-cent sales tax to help fund the operations of two hospitals in Mississippi County was approved by voters Tuesday. In unofficial numbers, the tax passed by a 1,515 to…
by - October 15, 2014 7:32 pm
State Unemployment Expected To Fall, But Job Growth Only 2%
Arkansas’ unemployment rate is expected to drop to 5.3% – nearly full employment – by 2016, despite jobs growing at only moderate levels. Meanwhile, personal income and retail sales will…
by - October 15, 2014 6:27 am
Obama, Billionaires Targets At Pryor-Cotton Debate In Fayetteville
U.S. Sen. Mark Pryor and U.S. Rep. Tom Cotton, who squared off in their only one-on-one U.S. Senate race Tuesday night, stayed to familiar themes of tying each other to unpopular political allies.
by - October 15, 2014 6:26 am
Republican Party Files Lawsuit Against Democrat AG Candidate Nate Steel
From Elicia Dover with our content partner, KATV Ch. 7: The Republican Party of Arkansas filed a lawsuit against Democratic Attorney General Candidate Nate Steel on Tuesday. The lawsuit filer,…
by - October 15, 2014 6:24 am
Black Lawmakers Ask GOP AG Candidate Rutledge To Apologize For ‘Racist’ E-mail
From Matt Mershon with our content partner, KATV Ch. 7: Leslie Rutledge, Republican candidate for Attorney General, responded to calls for her to apologize, after what some are calling “an…
by - October 15, 2014 6:01 am
Bank Of The Ozarks Net Income Jumps 21%
Bank Of The Ozarks posted strong third quarter net income on Tuesday of $32.1 million, a 21% increase from one year ago. The Little Rock-based financial institution recorded diluted earnings…
by - October 15, 2014 5:50 am
J.B. Hunt Shares Soar After Quarterly Earnings Report Beats Estimates
Investors of J.B. Hunt Transport Services enjoyed a 5.5% gain in their share value Tuesday (Oct. 14) in active trading on the heels of the logistics giant reporting stellar third…
by - October 15, 2014 5:46 am
Craighead County Justices Talk Insurance
Craighead County employees and their families are likely to see an increase in their insurance premiums come January, officials said at their most recent meeting. Officials with Centennial Insurance spoke to…
by - October 15, 2014 5:43 am
Tolbert: Cotton Wins Debate, While Pryor Drops The Ball
Tuesday night saw a real debate in the U.S. Senate debate. The one-on-one format gave Arkansans the chance to compare both of the main party candidates side-by-side and Republican challenger…
by - October 15, 2014 5:17 am
Gov. Beebe Announces 26 Appointments To Boards And Commissions
Gov. Mike Beebe announced the following appointments to State boards and commissions: Dr. David Beasley, Jonesboro, to the State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors. Appointment expires…
by - October 14, 2014 7:42 am
Halloween Sales May Hit $125 Per Family
Retailers large and small look forward to a happy Halloween season this year thanks to more candy sales and ample folks celebrating this year with customs and parties, according to multiple surveys by retail trade groups.
by - October 14, 2014 7:02 am
Bill Clinton Returning To Hope For Fourth District Rally (UPDATED)
Talk Business & Politics has learned that former President Bill Clinton will return to his birthplace of Hope, Arkansas for a political rally this Saturday, Oct. 18. Clinton will lead…
by - October 14, 2014 7:01 am
LRCVB Announces 10-Day Celebration Of Clinton Library’s 10th Anniversary
A 10-day citywide celebration is being planned to observe the 10th anniversary of the William J. Clinton Presidential Library. The Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau (LRCVB) says events will…
by - October 13, 2014 10:08 pm
Two-year Colleges Group Renamed ‘Arkansas Community Colleges’
The Arkansas Association of Two-year Colleges has renamed itself as the “Arkansas Community Colleges.” The group is the trade association and lobbying arm for 22 community colleges across Arkansas. The…