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Denny Altes Named Arkansas Drug Director

Gov. Asa Hutchinson has named Denny Altes, a former legislator from Fort Smith who was elected to the Arkansas House and Senate, as the state’s Drug Director. He replaces Fran…

Denny Altes named Arkansas Drug Director

Gov. Asa Hutchinson has named Denny Altes, a former legislator from Fort Smith who was elected to the Arkansas House and Senate, as the state’s Drug Director. He replaces Fran…

Different Paths Deliver Better Days for Truckers

It’s tempting to simply credit an improved national economy for improved finances at the trucking operations of the four publicly held companies based in Arkansas. But that temptation fails to account for a lot. Read more here.

Wal-Mart Partners With Alibaba Unit To Offer Mobile Pay In China

Retail giant Wal-Mart Stores confirmed that it has partnered with Alibaba’s financial arm, Ant Financial, to offer mobile pay in China. It’s an interesting deal given the two parties are…

Arkansas River Tonnage Down 9%, Heavy Rains Could Slow May Activity

Shipping on the Arkansas River continues to slow in 2015, with the U.S. Corps of Engineers reporting a 9% dip during the first four months of the year. Recent heavy…

The Tiny House Movement

Smaller, simpler dwellings are creating a new niche in the construction industry. Could you minimalize?

Startup Talk: Innovation Hub’s Launch Pad Guru Lands In The White House

Editor’s note: Each Thursday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Startup Talk,” a round-up of startup, technology and entrepreneurial news in our email newsletter, which you can sign up to receive daily for free…

Smashburger set to open in Bentonville May 27

Denver-based Smashburger is about to be christened in Bentonville, the first of what could be three or four are locations for the hamburger chain in the future, according to Christine…

Busch named branch manager Arvest Bank, Springdale

Arvest Bank promoted Jeffrey Busch to branch manager in Springdale. He will oversee operations at the 2012 South Pleasant Street branch. Busch has four years’ experience with Arvest, most recently…

J.B. Hunt Transport gives $500,000 to Walton Arts Center

J. B. Hunt Transport Services has made a $500,000 contribution to the Walton Arts Center toward the nonprofit’s $23 million fundraising campaign. The logistics company has been a long time…

Wal-Mart partners with Alibaba unit to offer mobile pay in China

Retail giant Wal-Mart Stores confirmed that it has partnered with Alibaba’s financial arm, Ant Financial, to offer mobile pay in China. It’s an interesting deal given the two parties are…

Beach Bingo Bash

J.B. Hunt Transport Gives $500,000 To Walton Arts Center

J. B. Hunt Transport Services has made a $500,000 contribution to the Walton Arts Center toward the nonprofit’s $23 million fundraising campaign. The logistics company has been a long time…

Family Council leader says Eureka Springs law in ‘direct conflict’ with SB 202

A vote Tuesday in a northwest Arkansas town to maintain an anti-discrimination ordinance may create a further battle in the courts, a person opposed to the ordinance said Wednesday. Voters…

Chairs Of Health Reform Task Force To Recommend Consultant Contract Not Be Signed

The co-chairs of the Legislature’s Health Reform Legislative Task Force plan to recommend that a contract with a consultant not be offered, a week after a bare majority of the…

Family Council Leader Says Eureka Springs Law In ‘Direct Conflict’ With SB 202

A vote Tuesday in a Northwest Arkansas town to maintain an anti-discrimination ordinance may create a further battle in the courts, a person opposed to the ordinance said Wednesday. Voters…

Whole Foods, adjoining businesses, months away from opening

A new Fayetteville development, anchored by a 40,000 square foot Whole Foods Market, is on target to open on North College Avenue in September and October, if not sooner. The…

Arkansas River tonnage down 9%, heavy rains could slow May activity