by - September 26, 2016 12:00 am
Lawsuit Filed Related to Bill Simon Airplane Crash
Her lawyer says the suit is in response to a lack of payment from the insurance companies representing Simon and the airplane manufacturer for the damage to her car.
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by - September 25, 2016 9:33 am
The history and future of polling
Editor’s note: Ruth Whitney is founder and CEO of InVeritas, a global public affairs firm. Opinions, commentary and other essays posted in this space are wholly the view of the…
by - September 25, 2016 9:02 am
Arkansas Energy Report: Severance tax revenue down 46.8%, U.S. rig count continues decline
Editor’s note: The Arkansas Energy Report is produced monthly and is sponsored by the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce/Associated Industries of Arkansas, and MISO (Midcontinent Independent System Operator). Talk Business…
by - September 25, 2016 8:50 am
Poll: Arkansas voters split on medical marijuana proposals
Arkansas voters have split attitudes on two medical marijuana proposals with few undecideds, according to the latest Talk Business & Politics-Hendrix College survey. The poll, conducted among 831 likely Arkansas…
by - September 25, 2016 7:45 am
Made in America: Manufacturing, farm groups urge President, Congress to pass TPP trade pact
Editor’s note: Each Sunday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Made In America,” a round-up of state and global manufacturing news. –––––––––––––– NAM, FARM BUREAU AND OTHER GROUPS URGE PRESIDENT, CONGRESS…
by - September 24, 2016 7:50 am
Weekend Digest: The disrupting companies, secret startups, and non-aging fingerprints edition
TV PREVIEW On this week’s TV edition of Talk Business & Politics, which airs Sundays at 9:30 a.m. on KATV Channel 7 in Central Arkansas and in Northeast Arkansas on…
by - September 23, 2016 5:00 pm
Walton Family Foundation donates $3 million to Arkansas Children’s Northwest campus
Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Springdale received a $3 million gift from the Walton Family Foundation to establish a 37-acre wellness campus, outdoor labyrinth and nature trail at the Northwest Arkansas…
by - September 23, 2016 4:47 pm
Lecheek to add 100 jobs in Harrison as part of $6.7 million expansion
Lecheek Nutrition announced Friday (Sept. 23) a $6.7 million expansion of its facility in Harrison that could result in 100 news jobs over four years. The company now employs 70…
by - September 23, 2016 4:31 pm
Gov. Hutchinson Brings SSEB Meeting to Rogers
Governor Asa Hutchinson, as chairman of the Southern States Energy Board (SSEB), will deliver the keynote address at organizations annual meeting Monday in Rogers.
by - September 23, 2016 4:06 pm
Mulberry-based Allied Bank closed by Arkansas State Bank Department, Today’s Bank acquires deposits
In what is not a surprise to anyone watching the Arkansas banking sector, the Arkansas State Bank Department announced late Friday (Sept. 23) that it took possession of Mulberry, Ark.-based…
by - September 23, 2016 1:59 pm
Shelley and Doug McMillon give $50,000 in effort to end child abuse in Benton County
In the fight to end child abuse in Benton County, Wal-Mart Stores CEO Doug McMillon and his wife Shelley pledged to match donations raised, up to $50,000, at the 12th…
by - September 23, 2016 11:30 am
Lecheek Nutrition: $6.7M Expansion Will Create 100 Jobs in Harrison
Lecheek Nutrition announced Friday (Sept. 23) its investing $6.7 million in a new 437,000-SF facility that will create 100 new jobs in Harrison over the next four years.
by - September 23, 2016 11:09 am
Walton Family Foundation Gifts $3M to Childrens Hospital Campus
A $3 million gift from the Walton Family Foundation will be used to establish the Amelia Faulk Labyrinth and Nature Trail at Arkansas Childrens Northwest in Springdale.
by - September 23, 2016 8:14 am
Home BancShares chairman seeks to sell 2.65 million shares for $58.3 million
Home BancShares Board Chairman John Allison is selling 2.65 million company shares for “estate planning purposes.” With a $22 per share value as the offering price, the deal could gross…
by - September 23, 2016 8:14 am
Home BancShares chairman seeks to sell 2.65 million shares for $58.3 million
Home BancShares Board Chairman John Allison is selling 2.65 million company shares for “estate planning purposes.” With a $22 per share value as the offering price, the deal could gross…
by - September 23, 2016 7:36 am
Vacant Restaurant Property on Dickson Street Sells For $1.3M
The building that housed 1936 Club, Aquafire Restaurant and Bistro and San Lio is under new ownership, and looking for a long-term tenant.
by - September 23, 2016 5:48 am
Poll: Boozman still far ahead of Eldridge in Senate contest
Incumbent Republican Sen. John Boozman maintains a significant lead over his Democratic challenger Conner Eldridge roughly six weeks before Election Day. A new Talk Business & Politics-Hendrix College survey shows…
by - September 23, 2016 5:06 am
Arkansas Supreme Court rules to keep marijuana act on the ballot; second lawsuit remains
The Arkansas Supreme Court ruled Thursday in favor of keeping on the November ballot the Arkansas Medical Cannabis Act, one of two initiatives related to medical marijuana, but the initiative…
by - September 22, 2016 9:36 pm
Dr. Cole Goodman honored for career in medicine, confronting Arkansas’ doctor shortage
Dr. Cole Goodman unwillingly stepped away from his career as a plastic surgeon in 2009, but he had a tearful message for the community of Fort Smith Thursday night. His…
by - September 22, 2016 8:46 pm
Tusk to Tail: It’s waaaaay too early to pick college football playoff teams … but we did anyway
Editor’s note: Welcome to the fifth season of Tusk to Tail – the sport of tailgating as organized, performed and perfected by a group of Hog fans who have been…