by - November 24, 2015 1:25 pm
Despite more retailers opening their doors on Thanksgiving Day, consumer sentiment about shopping during the holiday season is mixed, with two closely watched surveys showing different results. The International Council…
by - November 24, 2015 1:05 pm
The University of Arkansas Board of Trustees approved the creation of the Tesseract Center for Immersive Environments and Game Design at its Nov. 20 meeting. Pending approval from the Arkansas…
by - November 24, 2015 1:05 pm
The University of Arkansas Board of Trustees approved the creation of the Tesseract Center for Immersive Environments and Game Design at its Nov. 20 meeting. Pending approval from the Arkansas…
by - November 24, 2015 1:03 pm
Frank and Judy Fletcher, University of Arkansas alumnus, have contributed $600,000 to their alma mater to establish an entrepreneurial assistance fund in the Sam M. Walton College of Business. The…
by - November 24, 2015 1:03 pm
Frank and Judy Fletcher, University of Arkansas alumnus, have contributed $600,000 to their alma mater to establish an entrepreneurial assistance fund in the Sam M. Walton College of Business. The…
by - November 24, 2015 12:20 pm
Thanksgiving is an under appreciated holiday sometimes, it seems. There is so much hype around Halloween and Christmas, and even Black Friday, that Thanksgiving gets left behind. I can remember…
by - November 24, 2015 12:09 pm
The nation’s economy expanded in the third quarter at a rate better than previously reported, but still lost momentum from the second quarter when U.S. real gross domestic product (GDP) rose…
by - November 24, 2015 11:19 am
Arkansans are a conservative lot but still optimistic overall about personal finances for the next year, according to the Fall 2015 Arvest Consumer Sentiment Survey released Tuesday (Nov. 24). However,…
by - November 24, 2015 10:01 am
Arvest Consumer Sentiment Survey reports that 56 percent of Arkansas consumers expect their personal financial situation to remain the same over the next 12 months, while 28 percent expect improvement over that same period.
by - November 24, 2015 7:35 am
Editor’s note: Each Tuesday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Campus Talk,” a recap and deep-dive into education topics. CONGRESS REACHES COMPROMISE ON “NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND” FIX: U.S. House and Senate lawmakers…
by - November 24, 2015 6:59 am
Editor’s note: John Burris is a former member of the Arkansas Legislature and the author of this opinion column. Opinions, commentary and other essays posted in this space are wholly…
by - November 23, 2015 9:45 pm
Bentonville, Arkansas, had about 21,000 residents a decade ago. That’s when Kalene Griffith arrived in town to take over at the helm of the city’s tourism office, Visit Bentonville. Griffith,…
by - November 23, 2015 9:15 pm
Those interested in being the next Fort Smith City Administrator need to apply no later than Dec. 2, with the job info indicating that the next person hired will work…
by - November 23, 2015 6:26 pm
China has largely been a black hole for Tyson Foods in terms of earnings but the Springdale-based meat giant said Monday (Nov. 23) it is shifting from food service to…
by - November 23, 2015 6:16 pm
Simmons First National Bank Chairman and CEO George Makris on Monday told Talk Business & Politics that the former jewel of South Arkansas is going to have to answer some…
by - November 23, 2015 11:59 am
A proposal that would increase motor fuels taxes by 15 cents per gallon, paired with an earned income tax credit, is the best approach for funding highways without hurting lower-income…
by - November 23, 2015 8:35 am
story by Jack Clark Editor’s note: Welcome to the fourth season of Tusk to Tail – the sport of tailgating as organized, performed and perfected by a group of Hog…
by - November 23, 2015 7:12 am
Editor’s note: This story is updated with changes and additions throughout. Tyson Foods finished its fiscal year on a record-setting pace, with total sales of $41.373 billion up 10.1% over…
by - November 23, 2015 6:45 am
Editor’s note: Each Monday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Money Talk,” a wrap-up of banking and financial news. FIS CEO TO HEADLINE LR CHAMBER 150TH ANNUAL MEETING: Gary Norcross, President and Chief…
by - November 23, 2015 12:00 am
In addition to its standard offerings, the museum is unveiling its Distinguished Speaker Series, a five-round community engagement program featuring leading names from the arts and culture industry.
