by - August 26, 2014 6:22 pm
Tolbert: RGA Hits Ross On Pharmacy Sale
A new ad from the Republican Governor’s Association re-circulates an old story on Mike Ross related to the 2007 sale of his pharmacy in Prescott. The ad continues an investment…
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by - August 26, 2014 6:20 pm
Election Central: Pryor Attacks Cotton On Ebola Funding
Scott Inman delivers Tuesday’s Election Central Daily Brief, which begins with a new ad from Sen. Mark Pryor slamming Cong. Tom Cotton. PRYOR, COTTON, EBOLA A new ad in the U.S….
by - August 26, 2014 4:50 pm
Johnny Allison Family Gifts $5 Million To ASU Stadium, Hints Of Major Bank Deal
Home BancShares Chairman Johnny Allison makes a huge personal gift and says pending bank acquisitions are on the way.
by - August 26, 2014 4:14 pm
Crittenden Co. Hospital Closure Could Cost 400 Jobs, Locals React
The announcement Monday of the closure of Crittenden Regional Hospital in West Memphis is a microcosm of an overall issue, the president of the state’s hospital trade group said on…
by - August 26, 2014 9:41 am
Arkansans Plan To Save More, Spend Less With Conservative Outlook
Nearly two-thirds of Arkansas consumers in the recent Arvest Consumer Sentiment poll indicated they have not made a major household purchase in the past six months.
by - August 26, 2014 7:06 am
Walmart U.S. Recruits Top Exec From India To Bentonville
Wal-Mart CEO Doug McMillon continues to draft his U.S. management team from around the globe. New Walmart U.S. CEO Greg Foran is an Australian who was managing the retailer’s China…
by - August 25, 2014 9:20 pm
Sen. Sanders: Lower Rate Filings Evidence Of Private Option’s Worth
The lower than expected 2015 insurance rate filings inadvertently published on the Arkansas Insurance Department’s Rate Review Division website provide evidence that the private option is working, one of the…
by - August 25, 2014 7:02 pm
Investigate Before You Invest, Official Warns
If something is too good to be true, then most of the time it is, Arkansas Securities Commission senior examiner Larry Cathey said Monday. Cathey spoke to about 50 people…
by - August 25, 2014 6:43 pm
Election Central Daily Brief: Ross Rolls Out Veterans Plan
KATV’s Elicia Dover wraps up the day’s top political headlines, including news in the Arkansas Governor’s race. VETERANS FOR ROSS Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mike Ross released his plan for Arkansas…
by - August 25, 2014 2:20 pm
Dawn Stehle Named Arkansas Medicaid Director
After a nationwide search, Arkansas found its next Medicaid director on the existing staff. Dawn Stehle was named state Medicaid director on Monday (Aug. 25) after serving as interim director…
by - August 25, 2014 2:12 pm
Crittenden Regional Hospital To Close Permanently On September 7
The board of trustees of the Crittenden Regional Hospital (CRH) in West Memphis said it planned to close its doors on Sept. 7 after “exploring all possible options with legal…
by - August 25, 2014 1:48 pm
Gov. Beebe Announces 35 Appointments To Boards And Commissions
Gov. Mike Beebe announced the following education board appointment: Mary Anne Salmon, North Little Rock, to the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Council. Appointment expires May 1, 2015. Replaces Bob Burns….
by - August 25, 2014 1:46 pm
Jonesboro Police Chief Resigns (UPDATED)
Jonesboro Police Chief Mike Yates resigned Monday in the aftermath of a controversy involving a former newspaper reporter. Mayor Harold Perrin accepted the resignation Monday morning. In the one-page letter,…
by - August 24, 2014 3:10 pm
Beebe Praised For ‘Steady Hand’ As Arkansas Governor
Arkansas Democrats honored the two terms of Gov. Mike Beebe Saturday evening (Aug. 23) while rallying its base with less than three months until the Nov. 4 general election. First…
by - August 24, 2014 9:09 am
Analyzing The Ads
John Brummett, Steve Brawner and Janelle Lilley partake in a roundtable discussion on political ads in the Governor and Senate races.
by - August 24, 2014 9:00 am
Delta Plastics Announces ‘Game-changing’ Water Initiative, Could Reduce Usage 20%
Delta Plastics and a consortium of agricultural interests in Arkansas launched a new water conservation software initiative that leaders say could reduce water usage by 20% by the year 2020.
by - August 23, 2014 3:08 pm
Hutchinson Announces Teacher Coalition
Republican gubernatorial nominee Asa Hutchinson announced the formation of a “Teachers for Asa” coalition, which identified that one of its efforts would be to find a long-term fix to the…
by - August 23, 2014 9:47 am
Crop Financing Debacle Could Reach $80 Million
Jason Pederson with our content partner, KATV Ch. 7 News, reports: Officials at a legislative hearing Friday believe a failed business in Brinkley could cost Arkansas farmers up to $80…
by - August 23, 2014 9:19 am
Weekend Digest: The ALS Ice Bucket Edition
For our weekend business and political readers: THE ALS ICE BUCKET CHALLENGE You’ve no doubt seen the videos where a slew of celebrities, politicians, and regular folks have poured an…
by - August 22, 2014 4:07 pm
Jonesboro Mayor Disciplines Chief of Police Over Facebook Comments
A police chief accused of making online statements about a former newspaper reporter that touched off a firestorm of controversy was suspended for a month without pay, Mayor Harold Perrin…