by - August 10, 2015 4:19 pm
Study shows New Yorkers want Wal-Mart Stores
New York City has been one of the few places in the U.S. that has been able to keep retail behemoth Wal-Mart from opening physical stores. But a recent survey…
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by - August 10, 2015 1:59 pm
UA Researchers To Design Vehicle Electrical Systems In New $18.5 Million Center
Researchers at the University of Arkansas will help lead a new $18.5 million engineering research center to design and develop vehicle electrical systems that are more powerful, efficient and heat-resistant….
by - August 10, 2015 11:40 am
Seven Arkansas Cities And Counties Receive CDBG Grants
Several cities and counties around the state will receive a total of $1,380,000 to help with infrastructure projects, officials said Monday. Governor Asa Hutchinson presented grants to seven Arkansas cities…
by - August 10, 2015 11:33 am
Alice Walton to divest her cutting horse business
Alice Walton, daughter of Wal-Mart Stores founder Sam Walton, is selling her cutting horse business which she runs near Fort Worth, Texas, according to The Dallas Morning News blogpost. She…
by - August 10, 2015 10:17 am
UA researchers to design vehicle electrical systems in new $18.5 million center
Researchers at the University of Arkansas will help lead a new $18.5 million engineering research center to design and develop vehicle electrical systems that are more powerful, efficient and heat-resistant….
by - August 10, 2015 6:25 am
UAMS Graduates 214 Residents
More than 200 physicians have completed their medical residencies at UAMS, and more than half of those will practice in Arkansas.
by - August 10, 2015 6:18 am
Money Talk: SEC Adopts Rule For Pay Ratio Of CEO vs. Average Employee
This week’s financial roundup looks at SEC rules for CEO pay, rising bank fraud losses, and the St. Louis Fed chief’s deep thoughts on the long-term ‘zero’ interest policy and its impact on the global economy.
by - August 9, 2015 11:32 pm
A visit to Arkansas City
For five miles east of McGehee, Highway 4 is as straight as the Delta farmland is flat. Headed toward the Mississippi River, you see the levee rising in the distance….
by - August 9, 2015 11:26 pm
Escalating the avoidance
Recent commentary suggesting citizens should avoid escalation during police interactions to avoid negative outcomes serves only to escalate avoidance of what is a broad and complex problem. Reducing violence and…
by - August 9, 2015 6:53 am
Made In America: Women Underrepresented In Manufacturing Sector, Study Says
Editor’s note: Each Sunday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Made In America,” a wrap-up of manufacturing news in our email newsletter, which you can sign up to receive daily for free here. WOMEN…
by - August 8, 2015 8:51 am
Arkansas Childrens Hospital Plans New Hospital Near Arvest Ballpark
A 225,000-SF pediatric hospital campus is coming to Springdale, with a target opening date of early 2018.
by - August 8, 2015 6:08 am
Weekend Digest: The Jon Stewart Daily Show Goodbye Edition
From professional Instagrammers to the GOP debate in Cleveland to the exit of one of TV’s top funny men, we’ve got you covered with national news of interest and a sneak preview of Sunday’s Talk Business & Politics show.
by - August 7, 2015 10:33 pm
Arkansas Children’s Hospital to build $184 million facility in Springdale
Arkansas Children’s Hospital officials confirmed the hospital’s intent to construct a new, 225,000 square-foot campus in Springdale during an announcement at the annual Color of Hope Gala Friday evening (Aug….
by - August 7, 2015 7:13 pm
Arkansas Children’s Hospital Announces $184 Million NW Arkansas Expansion
Arkansas Children’s Hospital officials confirmed the hospital’s intent to construct a new, 225,000 square-foot campus in Springdale during an announcement at the annual Color of Hope Gala Friday evening (Aug….
by - August 7, 2015 3:58 pm
Washington County Historical Society Ice Cream Social
The Washington County Historical Society’s annual Ice Cream Social will be celebrated from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, August 15, at Headquarters House, 118 E. Dickson St., Fayetteville. The historical…
by - August 7, 2015 2:59 pm
Entergy Arkansas Proposes To Cease Operations At White Bluff Power Plant By 2028
Entergy Arkansas Inc. on Friday proposed what it called “a more reasonable, long-term, multi-unit approach to address Arkansas’ regional haze” in response to the federal Environment Protection Agency’s rejection of…
by - August 7, 2015 2:57 pm
Nanomech Adds To Warehouse Capacity In Springdale
NanoMech Inc. is expanding its storage and distribution capacity by leasing 12,000 square feet of additional warehouse and office space near its headquarters in the Springdale Technology Park. The company…
by - August 7, 2015 2:52 pm
Nanomech adds to warehouse capacity in Springdale
NanoMech Inc. is expanding its storage and distribution capacity by leasing 12,000 square feet of additional warehouse and office space near its headquarters in the Springdale Technology Park. The company…
by - August 7, 2015 2:32 pm
NWACC signs agreement with UAFS to streamline degree programs
Officials from University of Arkansas at Fort Smith traveled to Bentonville Friday (Aug. 7) to sign an agreement with NorthWest Arkansas Community College that will help to streamline bachelor’s degrees…
by - August 7, 2015 2:03 pm
State Lawmaker Considering Changes To Religious Freedom Law
Sarah Whites-Koditschek with our content partner, KUAR FM 89.1 News, reports: A state representative who opposed a religious conscience bill says increased preferences for LGBT people may be added in…