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A better way to choose our judges

A state legislative panel is eyeing a potential constitutional referral to change the way Arkansas selects appellate judges, but judicial elections don’t need an overhaul. They need a makeover and…

Panelist: Downtowns offer ‘local distinctiveness,’ can be a ‘microcosm of democracy’

The United States made a mistake when it emphasized “all driving all the time” over downtown areas, and communities and state and local governments should correct that mistake, said a…

Farm policy summit brings state and national policymakers to Little Rock

Representatives of Arkansas’ agricultural community and political leaders will be discussing state and national policies impacting farmers at the Farm Policy Summit in Little Rock this week, according to this…

Walmart.com lags e-commerce industry growth despite hefty investments

With 40 million customers per month, Walmart.com is the 15th largest online shopping site, despite being the world’s largest retailer. Few market watchers are convinced the Bentonville-based retailer’s multi-billion dollar…

Northwest and Central Arkansas homes remain affordable despite higher prices

Counties in Northwest and central Arkansas are among the majority counties in the nation to see home prices still affordable relative to historical norms, according to new report from Irvine,…

Walmart teams up with suppliers, Feed America to fight hunger

Walmart Stores, Campbell Soup, General Mills, Kellogg, Kraft Heinz and Pepsico are teaming up in the “Fight Hunger, Spark Challenge” initiative and soliciting public participation in this hunger relief effort….

Walmart teams up with suppliers, Feed America to fight hunger

DiamondCare alternative to governor’s plan taking shape

A group of five legislators was meeting Monday to prepare an alternative to the managed care bill supported by Gov. Asa Hutchinson. Rep. Michelle Gray, R-Melbourne, said the group’s bill…

Municipal Development Events Set to Begin April 22 in Bentonville

Placemaker Summit and Small Developer Bootcamp will bring in planners from throughout Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas, according to a press release.

Center for Nonprofits Makes Plans for Commercial Kitchen

The plan is to rent the kitchen by the hour to entrepreneurs who need an FDA-approved commercial kitchen to produce their products, but dont have access to one.

The Brothers Grill: Feltners Sign License Deal for Griddle Rail

The owners of Feltner Brothers restaurant invented a piece of equipment that attaches to the front of most griddles and charbroilers to provide storage for small items, and they licensed it to Franklin Machine Products.

Demand Growing For Pasture-Raised Protein

Consumers are seeking out this type of protein because they believe its healthier, better for the welfare of the animals and raised via a method of farming thats more environmentally sustainable.

Foghorns Owner Bets on Himself, and Rightfully So

When Jeff Hodges and his business partner opened a beer-and-wing restaurant on North College Avenue in Fayetteville more than 10 years ago, they funded it mostly themselves.