by - September 22, 2015 3:41 pm
The good news is that 74% of those participating in a recent survey like the grocery pickup models being tested by Walmart, however, just barely one in 10 of customers…
by - September 22, 2015 3:20 pm
The first half of 2015 continues to show that a resurgent Arkansas tourism economy during 2014 wasn’t an anomaly. Hospitality tax collections continue to set records, and tourism sector employment…
by - September 22, 2015 2:34 pm
Thomas Lionel Barton, a long-time poultry specialist at the University of Arkansas and friend to the local poultry industry, died Sept. 19 at age 78 in his Fayetteville home. Barton…
by - September 22, 2015 2:24 pm
Arkansas has received more than $618,000 as part of the U.S. government’s program for state pipeline regulators to better inspect and enforce pipeline safety, federal officials recently announced. The U.S….
by - September 22, 2015 2:15 pm
Health insurance premiums rose 4%, deductibles are rising sharply, and few mid-size employers are changing employee job classifications from full-time to part-time to avoid providing coverage next year, according to a new report.
by - September 22, 2015 12:02 pm
Donnie Pendergraft and her family have donated $1 million to the U.S. Marshals Museum in honor of her late husband, Ross. The money will help build the Ross Pendergraft “Why…
by - September 22, 2015 11:51 am
Wal-Mart promised that it would continue to invest in its e-commerce capabilities and its purchase of PunchTab, revealed Tuesday (Sept. 22) by the retail titan, is another strategic piece to that…
by - September 22, 2015 5:45 am
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by - September 22, 2015 5:45 am
U.S. Senate candidate Conner Eldridge fits the profile of the type of candidate Arkansas Democrats need to rebuild their party. Impressive resume for someone his age, articulate and photogenic –…
by - September 22, 2015 5:44 am
Fewer and fatter cattle at U.S. feedlots are not fattening profits for feedlot owners, but packers and food companies like Tyson Foods are seeing a drop in cattle prices which…
by - September 22, 2015 5:42 am
Arkansas seldom ranks first in any category among the other 50 states, but when it comes to adult obesity the Natural State is at the top of the list, according…
by - September 21, 2015 9:57 pm
In an Arkansas National Guard hanger filled with military personnel and a phalanx of government and legislative officials at North Little Rock’s Camp Robinson, Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Monday (Sept….
by - September 21, 2015 8:22 pm
Hillary Clinton promised a plan to cap the rising costs of prescription drugs and praised her husband’s and President Obama’s administrations in a speech before a raucous crowd at Little…
by - September 21, 2015 7:56 pm
On Tuesday, the Governor’s mansion will be packed with a bipartisan group of political animals and political pundits. Details here.
by - September 21, 2015 6:39 pm
There’s been plenty of good news about the Arkansas economy lately. More Arkansans are trying to work and more are finding work when they look, according to recently released numbers….
by - September 21, 2015 6:34 pm
Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Monday (Sept. 21) announced the following appointments: Sherry Chesser, Little Rock, to the Arkansas State Board of Public Accountancy. Appointment expires Aug. 17, 2020. Replaces Karen…
by - September 21, 2015 6:26 pm
Arkansas seldom ranks first in any category among the other 50 states, but when it comes to adult obesity the Natural State is at the top of the list, according…
by - September 21, 2015 6:05 pm
Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Monday announced the following appointments: Sherry Chesser, Little Rock, to the Arkansas State Board of Public Accountancy. Appointment expires August 17, 2020. Replaces Karen Garrett. Jeffrey…
by - September 21, 2015 5:58 pm
The U.S. Department of Labor has awarded the Arkansas Department of Workforce Services (ADWS) up to $2.3 million through a National Emergency Grant to support 100 temporary jobs in counties…
by - September 21, 2015 5:50 pm
In an Arkansas National Guard hanger filled with military personnel and a phalanx of government and legislative officials at North Little Rock’s Camp Robinson, Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Monday unveiled…
