by - July 1, 2013 9:41 am
Arkansas Alumni Board Announces Six New Directors
New members are each serving a three-year term.
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by - June 30, 2013 2:08 pm
Cotton ‘heading’ toward race with Sen. Pryor
State Sen. Jason Rapert, R-Conway, and Arkansas Times senior editor Max Brantley discussed recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings, the Defense of Marriage Act, the Texas legislature’s debate on the 20-week…
by - June 30, 2013 11:11 am
‘Do all you can’
Never let it be said that Mike Beebe was a “lame duck” governor in his final term as the state’s chief. Just not true. This past week, standing in front…
by - June 30, 2013 10:25 am
Beebe’s budget notes
The beginning of July brings with it a new fiscal year in Arkansas and a new budget to accompany it. This year, we'll see added funding for key state services,…
by - June 29, 2013 9:49 pm
Rogers fly-In and breakfast support Head Start program
Northwest Arkansans basked in the sunshine Saturday (June 29) for the 11th annual Fly-In and Drive-In Breakfast at the Rogers Municipal Airport. The event raised money for Hallie Martin Head…
by - June 28, 2013 10:45 pm
Kansas Governor talks taxes at Arkansas GOP dinner
State Republicans had a spring in their step as they met for the annual Reagan-Rockefeller dinner in Little Rock on Friday night (June 28). The event, headlined by Kansas Gov….
by - June 28, 2013 4:04 pm
Study highlights pattern shifts among shoppers
Shoppers are normally creatures of habit but this past spring behaviors shifted, according to a survey by RetailNext Inc. Using so-called "big data," the survey studied 41 million shopping trips…
by - June 28, 2013 10:35 am
Atkinson new chief of Arkansas Science and Technology Authority
Gov. Mike Beebe announced Friday (June 28) that Tim Atkinson of North Little Rock will be the new president of the Arkansas Science and Technology Authority (ASTA). The ASTA Board…
by - June 28, 2013 9:55 am
Nordex to close Jonesboro wind turbine plant
Nordex USA said it is shuttering its Jonesboro production facility that once promised to employ 750 workers. The plant, which manufactured “nacelles” for large wind turbines said it will complete…
by - June 28, 2013 9:46 am
The Supply Side briefs: Kimberly Clark honored, Nestle R&D
• Kimberly Clark garners procurement honors Kimberly-Clark Corporation earned top honors from the Procurement Leaders Awards in London. These awards recognize and celebrate the excellence in the world of procurement…
by - June 27, 2013 9:55 pm
New exhibits create historical journey at Crystal Bridges
A slice of Americana is the essence behind the exhibit “Angels & Tomboys” which portrays girlhood in the 19th Century through the eyes of period artists. Curated over the past…
by - June 27, 2013 9:41 pm
Union approves ABF contract, terms remain (Updated)
Union members employed by ABF Freight System have approved a new five-year contract that will see a wage reduction for drivers through July 2014 and changes in work schedules. Well,…
by - June 27, 2013 8:15 pm
Pryor, Boozman split on immigration bill
A 68-32 vote on immigration reform was a display of bipartisan support in the U.S. Senate, but it split Arkansas’ senatorial delegation. The U.S. Senate voted to approve the immigration…
by - June 27, 2013 7:31 pm
FNB Rogers adds key staff
First National Bank of Rogers announced the following additions to its lending and executive group, according to Sam T. Sicard, president and CEO of the First National Bank of Fort…
by - June 27, 2013 5:50 pm
Open gun carry debate continues
The fight over whether citizens can carry firearms openly has continued as the group Arkansas Carry this week released another press release stating that they believe the state will become…
by - June 27, 2013 4:14 pm
Sweet greetings from Treatsie
Keith Hoelzeman wasn't looking for a career change. He was just looking for a decadent box of chocolates for his wife Amanda and suddenly found himself in the same position…
by - June 27, 2013 3:03 pm
Frozen yogurt, franchising a fad
Drivers along Rogers Avenue see it. Visitors to Pinnacle Hills see it, too. Self-serve frozen yogurt shops have started to dot the landscape, with dozens of stores opening from Bentonville…
by - June 27, 2013 1:19 pm
New Treasurer tackles duties after Shoffner exit
It’s been a solid month since Charles Robinson was named by Gov. Mike Beebe (D) to serve out the remainder of State Treasurer Martha Shoffner’s term of office. In that…
by - June 27, 2013 12:27 pm
Survey: More workers prefer ‘virtual’ rewards
The importance of “recognition and virtual awards” is rising among the U.S. workforce according to a recent study, but a professor and business manager say pay and peer review are…
by - June 27, 2013 9:37 am
Unions to protest Wal-Mart, Gap
Protesters say only binding requirements can reverse the deathtrap conditions at Bangladesh factories and have planned to rally in 30 cities Saturday (June 29) at Wal-Mart, Gap and other retailers…