by - September 7, 2016 3:21 pm
New study shows cost range of attending NFL games
Dallas Cowboys or Kansas City Chiefs? The difference fans of these two teams would pay to see a game in-person is a steep one, according to a new study from…
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by - September 7, 2016 2:49 pm
Lawsuit: Arkansas casino amendment misleading, unconstitutional; backers defend
A lawsuit was filed Tuesday (Sept. 7) in the Arkansas Supreme Court by opponents of an amendment authorizing three casinos in Arkansas. The suit was filed by Chuck Lange and…
by - September 7, 2016 2:40 pm
Arkansas tourism chief says state to target millennials for continued growth, record 28 million visitors came to state in 2015
After helping to welcome a record number of visitors to Arkansas tourist destinations in 2015, State Parks and Tourism Chief Kane Webb said Wednesday (Sept. 7) the state is shifting…
by - September 7, 2016 9:40 am
Northwest Arkansas building permits down 41.2% in July, up more than 22% year-to-date
Total new construction permits values in Fayetteville, Springdale, Bentonville and Rogers were $55.103 million in July, down 41.2% from the $93.862 million reported in the year-ago period. There were 160…
by - September 7, 2016 8:48 am
Health Beat: DHS receives $3 million grant for opioid treatment programs
Editor’s note: Each Wednesday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Health Beat,” a round-up health-related topics. ––––––––––––––– DHS RECEIVES $3 MILLION GRANT FOR OPIOID TREATMENT PROGRAMS The Arkansas Department of Human…
by - September 7, 2016 5:09 am
NWACC’s fall enrollment up fractionally over last year
NorthWest Arkansas Community College enrolled 7,973 students for the fall 2016 semester, an increase of 11 students, or 0.14%, from fall 2015 figures, NWACC officials announced. Official eleventh-day enrollment numbers…
by - September 7, 2016 5:09 am
NWACC’s fall enrollment up fractionally over last year
NorthWest Arkansas Community College enrolled 7,973 students for the fall 2016 semester, an increase of 11 students, or 0.14%, from fall 2015 figures, NWACC officials announced. Official eleventh-day enrollment numbers…
by - September 6, 2016 8:50 pm
Diamond Pipeline gets green light from PSC to begin work on $900 million crude oil pipeline
One week after getting the go ahead to begin work on a 440-mile crude oil pipeline across the heart of Arkansas, Diamond Pipeline officials said Tuesday they still expect to…
by - September 6, 2016 8:27 pm
Marijuana amendment opponents sue in Arkansas Supreme Court
Opponents of the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment have filed a lawsuit in the Arkansas Supreme Court saying the ballot title is insufficient. The lawsuit by Arkansans Against Legalized Marijuana alleges…
by - September 6, 2016 8:19 pm
For-profit college chain ITT closes door, leaves future of students in Arkansas, nationwide in doubt
For-profit higher education giant ITT Educational Services unexpectedly announced Tuesday (Sept. 6) it was ceasing operations nationwide, leaving thousands of students in Arkansas and across the U.S. in the lurch…
by - September 6, 2016 7:38 pm
Study: Arkansas ranks 47th in health care, state surgeon general says officials addressing the issues
Arkansas ranks 47th overall among states and Washington, D.C., in health care outcomes, access and costs, according to an analysis by WalletHub. The state ranked 48th when comparing health outcomes,…
by - September 6, 2016 4:25 pm
Homes Sales Down, Prices Jump in July
Arkansas home sales fell marginally while average sales price rose 2 percent in July.
by - September 6, 2016 3:31 pm
Tyson Foods to use Tastemaker deal with Amazon to explore online opportunities
Tyson Foods has plenty to gain and very little to lose with its new Amazon Fresh partnership to offer “Tastemaker” fresh protein meal kits online in test markets in the…
by - September 6, 2016 3:03 pm
New Fayetteville A&P director examines the terrain, prepares plans for city’s promotion efforts
Editor’s note: Story by Dave Edmark, special to Talk Business & Politics. ––––––––––––––––– Molly Rawn takes her time to learn the territory and scope out the situation. She’s doing so…
by - September 6, 2016 10:08 am
Census Bureau releases inaugural survey on nation’s entrepreneurial-driven job growth
The U.S. Census Bureau has released its inaugural Annual Survey of Entrepreneurs highlighting that nearly one out of every 10 businesses with employees on the payroll have been in operation…
by - September 6, 2016 9:41 am
Demographic analysis shows first-time Arkansas primary voters younger, more affluent than likely voters
Editor’s note: The research for this voter profile analysis was underwritten by the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce and the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas. ––––––––––––––––––––– Not only has the 2016…
by - September 5, 2016 5:54 pm
Tusk to Tail: Earthquakes, the ‘Uh-Oh’ Line, jam bands and brass you-know-whats – and that’s just the season opener
story by David Rice 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…
by - September 5, 2016 11:53 am
Riff Raff: ‘Unexpected’ connects the What Was with the What’s Next
They are back. These artists. These people who see and apply amazing visions where entirely too many of us see only brick and block and plaster and nothing and yesterday….
by - September 4, 2016 2:49 pm
People from all over the world celebrate at Botanical Garden’s final Tyson Tuesday
People from all over the world celebrated their different cultures during the International Celebration at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks (BGO) on Aug. 30 as the final Tyson Tuesday…
by - September 4, 2016 2:19 pm
Hospitals and clinics need to improve patient communication
Editor’s note: Ancil Lea has worked in various aspects of medical software and healthcare marketing for nearly 30 years. He is the former coordinator for the Arkansas Office of Health…