by - July 18, 2016 12:00 am
Generations Bank Plans New Branch on Van Asche
The 4,600-SF, single-story branch will replace the banks current Fayetteville office in leased space at the corner of Zion Road and Vantage Drive.
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by - July 18, 2016 12:00 am
Crystal Bridges Museum is on Snapchat
Marketers say the platform is becoming an increasingly important element of brands social media strategies.
by - July 17, 2016 6:41 pm
Sen. Cotton, Gov. Hutchinson, AG Rutledge in GOP Convention primetime; Huckabee not listed
The Republican National Convention has released its schedule of prime-time convention speakers, with three Arkansans included. U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., is one of 26 speakers scheduled to speak Monday…
by - July 17, 2016 2:59 pm
Talk Business & Politics hires George Jared to lead coverage in Northeast Arkansas
Veteran reporter and author George Jared has joined Talk Business & Politics and will cover the growing Northeast Arkansas area for the statewide media company. Jared, who received 29 awards…
by - July 17, 2016 2:53 pm
Botanical Garden of the Ozarks glows during Firefly Fling Festival for families
Children, some dressed as angels and some as garden fairies, frolicked on the lawn of the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks (BGO) during the summer festival, the Firefly Fling, on…
by - July 17, 2016 2:26 pm
Seeking candidates who will end generational theft
Editor’s note: Sam T. Sicard is president and CEO of First National Bank of Fort Smith. Opinions, commentary and other essays posted in this space are wholly the view of…
by - July 17, 2016 8:40 am
Lt. Gov. Griffin, former Gov. Tucker discuss convention, VP expectations
Lt. Gov. Tim Griffin and former Gov. Jim Guy Tucker contend that both upcoming major political party conventions will tap the unrest in the general electorate but in significantly different…
by - July 17, 2016 7:28 am
Made in America: Farnborough Airshow in London procures more than $100 billion in new industry orders
Editor’s note: Each Sunday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Made In America,” a round-up of state and global manufacturing news. –––––––––––––– FARNBOROUGH AIRSHOW IN LONDON PROCURES MORE THAN $100 BILLION…
by - July 16, 2016 1:58 pm
Embassy Suites Still Measures Up as Top Hotel in Northwest Arkansas
Embassy Suites in Rogers holds the top spot on our list of the Largest Hotels, ranked by number of rooms.
by - July 16, 2016 1:03 pm
Garrison Commons park set to open Aug. 1, murals festival artists to soon be announced
Leaders of 64.6 Downtown held a party Friday evening to celebrate the soon-to-be opened Garrison Commons, a free-admission park in downtown Fort Smith that will include a food trailer managed…
by - July 16, 2016 9:42 am
At last JJ Dinner, Democrats say they’re ‘here for the future’
Democratic officeholders and prospective officeholders touted their party Friday night at the 35th annual Jefferson-Jackson Dinner at Verizon Arena in North Little Rock. Conner Eldridge, candidate for U.S. Senate, said…
by - July 16, 2016 7:15 am
Clinton: Democrats want more perfect union, while GOP divisive
Former President Bill Clinton said Friday that he understands voters’ “road rage” but said they should support Democrats’ positive agenda, not what he said is a divisive one offered by…
by - July 16, 2016 7:06 am
Weekend Digest: The last stand for ‘Never Trump,’ rescue puppy, and secret room at Mt. Rushmore 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 - July 15, 2016 4:32 pm
Former UK prime minister tells Little Rock audience that a radical center needs to rise
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair called for a more active and aggressive political center and said the recent vote by British citizens to leave the European Union was a…
by - July 15, 2016 4:05 pm
Gov. Hutchinson makes appointments to several state agri boards, other commissions
Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Friday (July 15) announced the following appointments: Senator Joyce Elliott, Little Rock, to the Southern Regional Education Board. Appointment expires June 30, 2020. Reappointment. Dr. Rodney…
by - July 15, 2016 4:05 pm
Gov. Hutchinson makes appointments to several state agri boards, other commissions
Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Friday (July 15) announced the following appointments: Senator Joyce Elliott, Little Rock, to the Southern Regional Education Board. Appointment expires June 30, 2020. Reappointment. Dr. Rodney…
by - July 15, 2016 4:00 pm
Talk Business & Politics Daily: Gov. Hutchinson outlines ballot issue positions
On today’s Talk Business & Politics Daily, Gov. Asa Hutchinson stakes out his position on three proposals likely to be on the November ballot. Hutchinson said he’s against medical marijuana…
by - July 15, 2016 3:58 pm
Gov. Hutchinson returns from Europe, off already to Iowa, decries terrorist attack in France
Gov. Asa Hutchinson continued to pick up frequent flyer miles this summer after returning from a busy European trade mission late Thursday night, but he left the state early Friday…
by - July 15, 2016 12:58 pm
Field Agent: Customers find WalmartPay superior to debit card, say service has room to improve
WalmartPay is winning favor with Walmart shoppers of all ages, according to a recent study conducted by Fayetteville-based Field Agent. Following the recent nationwide rollout of WalmartPay, Field Agent asked…
by - July 15, 2016 12:02 pm
Trump picks Pence for VP; Arkansas Lt. Gov. says the choice will ‘do no harm’ to the ticket
Presumptive GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump on Friday (July 14) picked Indiana Gov. MIke Pence to be his running mate, with Trump set to hold a press conference Saturday to…