by - September 9, 2015 4:56 pm
The inaugural Steel Horse Rally held in downtown Fort Smith in early May was attended by an estimated 25,000 people and resulted in a regional economic impact of $4.272 million,…
by - September 9, 2015 4:37 pm
Cox Communications brings its fastest Internet service for the first time to Arkansas in a partnership with a new Lindsey Management apartment complex in Bentonville. Cox unveiled the Gigablast Internet…
by - September 9, 2015 4:21 pm
The Fort Worth Business Journal is reporting that Alice Walton, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. heiress and founder of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, has listed her Rocking W Ranch, with plans to focus on other priorities.
by - September 9, 2015 4:04 pm
Editor’s note: This guest commentary was written by Duane Highley, President and CEO of the Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corp. and Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. It is reprinted with permission from…
by - September 9, 2015 3:55 pm
Executives from Tyson Foods Inc. told investors Wednesday at the Barclays Global Consumer Staples Conference in Boston that the company aspires to be the global innovative leader of food experiences.
by - September 9, 2015 3:54 pm
Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R) set the execution dates for eight death row inmates after more than a decade-long dearth of lethal injections. Hutchinson was urged to set the dates by…
by - September 9, 2015 2:51 pm
by - September 9, 2015 2:14 pm
Gov. Asa Hutchinson set the execution dates for eight death row inmates after more than a decade-long dearth of lethal injections. Hutchinson was urged to set the dates by Attorney…
by - September 9, 2015 1:17 pm
NorthWest Arkansas Community College will host its Benton County College Fair on Monday, Sept. 14, from 6 to 8 pm at the Shewmaker Center for Workforce Technologies on the Bentonville…
by - September 9, 2015 12:42 pm
Living history met handmade crafts and square dancing as thousands of people flocked to the 64th annual Clothesline Fair at Prairie Grove Battlefield Park over the Labor Day weekend (Sept….
by - September 9, 2015 12:24 pm
This fun event is FREE and open to the public, featuring more than 25 miniature golf holes with treats at every hole. Ghosts and goblins of all ages are invited to…
by - September 9, 2015 10:49 am
Former U.S. Attorney Conner Eldridge, a Democrat, announced Wednesday (Sept. 9) that he will challenge incumbent U.S. Senator John Boozman, R-Arkansas, in 2016. In a press release put out Wednesday…
by - September 9, 2015 10:34 am
The community of NW Arkansas has an awesome opportunity to help families in need experience Christmas this year. Our Angel Tree program will provide Christmas assistance to over 900 families…
by - September 9, 2015 9:02 am
Former U.S. Attorney Conner Eldridge, a Democrat, announced Wednesday (Sept. 9) that he will challenge incumbent U.S. Senator John Boozman, R-Arkansas, in 2016. In a press release put out Wednesday…
by - September 9, 2015 7:26 am
“Competency-based education” – advancing college students based on their knowledge and skills rather than credit hours – could help Arkansas meet the goal of having 60% of Arkansans with a…
by - September 9, 2015 6:11 am
Attorney General Leslie Rutledge certified Tuesday (Sept. 8) the popular name and ballot title of a constitutional amendment that would reduce the number of amendments legislators can present to voters…
by - September 9, 2015 6:06 am
Beginning Wednesday, September 9-12, the public is invited to watch internationally acclaimed master diamond cutter Mike Botha cut the now famous 8.52-carat “Esperanza” diamond. The stone was found earlier this…
by - September 9, 2015 5:43 am
In the wake of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), there has been a flurry of announcements of planned consolidation talks and agreements among several of the industry’s largest health insurance companies. A new report examines why.
by - September 9, 2015 5:39 am
Editor’s note: Each Wednesday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Health Beat,” a round-up of health-related topics in our email newsletter, which you can sign up to receive daily for free here. FEDERAL HEALTH…
by - September 8, 2015 10:20 pm
An ordinance providing legal rights based on sexual orientation and gender identity was approved by Fayetteville voters in a Tuesday (Sept. 8) special election. The unofficial tally was 52.7% for…
