by - August 2, 2015 2:27 pm
Self-correcting homo sapiens
I like to think I am an astute observer of the human scene, that I have a good memory, and my knowledge base is rooted in sound reasoning and empirical…
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by - August 2, 2015 8:29 am
John Brummett, Sarah Huckabee Sanders Discuss State Of 2016 Presidential Race
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette columnist and TB&P contributor John Brummett sits down for an extended conversation with Sarah Huckabee Sanders, the campaign manager and daughter of 2016 Presidential candidate former Arkansas Gov….
by - August 2, 2015 8:07 am
New CJRW CEO Says Expect More Change
New CJRW CEO Darin Gray outlines what he sees as major challenges and opportunities for his firm and the world of advertising.
by - August 2, 2015 7:20 am
Inside The Arkansas Legislature With Bill ‘Scoop’ Lancaster
Former Arkansas State Senate Chief of Staff Bill “Scoop” Lancaster has a new book out full of inside stories regarding his time in state politics. It is titled “Inside the Arkansas Legislature” and long-time politicos are bound to enjoy.
by - August 2, 2015 7:12 am
Made In America: National Manufacturing Day Planned For Oct. 2
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. NATIONAL…
by - August 2, 2015 7:09 am
Congressional Recap: Highway Bill Gets Approval As Congress Heads To Recess
The debate over a highway bill capped this week’s action in the nation’s capital as lawmakers approved a short-term bill before heading to recess. Meanwhile, one of the issues to…
by - August 1, 2015 9:02 pm
Artists of Northwest Arkansa – National Painting Workshop
ANA ANNUAL ART WORKSHOP Tulsa fine Artist, Derek Penix will be holding a workshop of birds, boats and more. (A day of Plein Air is also planned depending on weather.)…
by - August 1, 2015 11:59 am
Beat the Heat Luncheon promotes hydration education for area coaches
Rhonda Fincher lost her son to heat stroke 20 years ago and has worked since then to educate coaches, parents and athletes on the importance of proper hydration. Her work…
by - August 1, 2015 11:13 am
Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit bring their No. 1 album to downtown Fort Smith
If great live music is religion, then more than 3,500 people gathered for some church at the inaugural Peacemaker Music & Arts Festival with rising music superstar Jason Isbell and…
by - August 1, 2015 7:01 am
Weekend Digest: The Nuclear Boy Genius Edition
TV PREVIEW: A BRUMMETT & A HUCKABEE On this week’s TV edition of Talk Business & Politics: Mike Huckabee makes controversial comments. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette columnist and TB&P contributor John Brummett…
by - July 31, 2015 12:50 pm
Bear State’s Profits, Revenue Double On Recent Consolidation And Mergers
Bear State Financial, Inc. saw a stark improvement in its second quarter profits after the former Harrison-based regional bank consolidated its three subsidiary banks into a single charter earlier this…
by - July 31, 2015 12:10 pm
Tyson Foods names new board member
Tyson Foods has named Mikel Durham as a new board member which was made effective July 30. Durham will be an independent director. She serves as the chief commercial officer…
by - July 31, 2015 11:05 am
Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday This Weekend
Another school year starts in a few weeks and parents are likely to hit the stores this weekend to buy school supplies and clothes at a reduced rate.
by - July 31, 2015 9:11 am
Global Bakery Exec Named to Tyson Foods Board
Mikel Durhams international career spans 30 years and includes executive positions at PepsiCo, Guinness, Burger King and Cadbury Schweppes.
by - July 31, 2015 6:22 am
Energy In-depth: MISO Power Demand Hits All-Time High Under Summer Heat
Editor’s note: Each Friday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Energy In-depth,” a round-up of energy and regulatory news in our email newsletter, which you can sign up to receive daily for free here. Read…
by - July 31, 2015 2:08 am
John Two-Hawks Horse Spirit Concert – The Horse Spirit U.S. Tour
Grammy® nominated Native Flute Recording Artist John Two-Hawks is coming to the Alma Performing Arts Center on his national 'Horse Spirit' Tour, bringing deeply moving stories of indigenous resilience to…
by - July 30, 2015 10:46 pm
Bank of Fayetteville acquired by Farmers and Merchants Bank of Stuttgart
Bank of Fayetteville, Fayetteville’s oldest hometown bank, is being acquired by Farmers and Merchants Bankshares of Stuttgart to form a $1 billion financial institution with equity capital exceeding $142 million….
by - July 30, 2015 9:50 pm
Bank Of Fayetteville Acquired By Farmers And Merchants Bank Of Stuttgart
Bank of Fayetteville, Fayetteville’s oldest hometown bank, is being acquired by Farmers and Merchants Bankshares of Stuttgart to form a $1 billion financial institution with equity capital exceeding $142 million….
by - July 30, 2015 8:10 pm
Common Core Panel Makes Unanimous Recommendations, Ball In Governor’s Court
A 17-member panel charged with making recommendations regarding Common Core State Standards (CCSS) has submitted 21 of them to Gov. Asa Hutchinson to consider. Lt. Gov. Tim Griffin, who led…
by - July 30, 2015 7:26 pm
Falling Crude Prices Creating Havoc for Big Oil, Also Affecting Other Sectors
One day after El Dorado-based Murphy Oil Corp. announced that it was cutting 7% of its 1,500 employee workforce, three of the world’s largest oil giants announced they were also…