by - May 13, 2015 9:41 am
John Burris: Exploring The Huckabee Machine
Former pastor and governor Mike Huckabee has kicked-off his second run for the White House. He’s doing so because, according to him, he is best equipped to take on that…
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by - May 13, 2015 9:15 am
Whirlpool Suggests ‘Strategic Demolition’ For Shuttered Fort Smith Plant
A Whirlpool vice president said Tuesday (May 12) that a successful redevelopment plan for the company’s shuttered manufacturing plant and associated 95 acres will likely require “strategic demolition” and a…
by - May 13, 2015 5:55 am
Health Beat: Criminal Attacks Now No. 1 Cause Of Healthcare Data Breachers
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. PONEMON INSTITUTE:…
by - May 13, 2015 5:02 am
Eureka Springs Voters Support Controversial Ordinance 2223
Eureka Springs voters on Tuesday (May 12) voted to keep an ordinance approved by the city council in February that sought to prevent employment and housing discrimination based on sexual…
by - May 12, 2015 11:44 pm
Talk Business & Politics Podcast 5.12.15
The latest podcast edition of Talk Business & Politics is available. TB&P Business Editor Wesley Brown and contributor Steve Brawner discuss a number of business topics and more. On this…
by - May 12, 2015 9:13 pm
Eureka Springs voters support controversial Ordinance 2223
Eureka Springs voters on Tuesday (May 12) voted to keep an ordinance approved by the city council in February that sought to prevent employment and housing discrimination based on sexual…
by - May 12, 2015 7:59 pm
Gov. Hutchinson Touts Computer Science, Discusses Special Session In Jonesboro Visit
This fall, Java may be more than just coffee and Pizza may be more than what is served in school cafeterias as students prepare to learn even more about computer…
by - May 12, 2015 7:54 pm
Verizon Buys AOL, Plans To Create Digital Content Powerhouse
Telecom and wireless giant Verizon Communications Inc. announced after the close of market Tuesday that it has signed a pact to buy AOL Inc. for $50 a share, or $4.4…
by - May 12, 2015 6:38 pm
Wal-Mart eyes expansion opportunities with its optical, vision services
Tucked discretely away at one of the busiest intersections in Fayetteville more than 630 workers are turning out an average of 55,000 pair of prescription eye glasses each week at…
by - May 12, 2015 10:11 am
Former AEDC boss: Lockheed deal would be a big win for Arkansas
With one of the worst-kept economic development secrets officially out in the open, former Arkansas jobs chief Grant Tennille said the possible expansion of Lockheed’s Camden operation to manufacture a…
by - May 12, 2015 9:45 am
Former AEDC Boss: Lockheed Deal Would Be A Big Win For Arkansas
With one of the worst-kept economic development secrets officially out in the open, former Arkansas jobs chief Grant Tennille said the possible expansion of Lockheed’s Camden operation to manufacture a new military vehicle will have benefits far beyond that city’s industrial park.
by - May 12, 2015 9:40 am
Arkansans Feeling More Confident About Economy, Fueled by Lower Gas Prices, Employment Gains
Consumer confidence across the state has jumped more than ten points since October as Arkansans are increasingly optimistic about their overall economic situation, according to the latest Arvest Consumer Sentiment…
by - May 12, 2015 9:14 am
Arkansas consumer optimism grows, lags Missouri and Oklahoma
The economy across the Natural State is looking up which has helped hoist consumer sentiment measured by Arvest Bank’s semi-annual survey. This spring report released Tuesday (May 12) shows the…
by - May 12, 2015 9:00 am
Arkansans Economic Sentiment Increases Dramatically
Arvest-backed survey shows consumers feeling more confident.
by - May 12, 2015 7:59 am
OBU President Rex Horne To Replace Rex Nelson At Independent Colleges And Universities Post
They’re trading one Rex for another. Dr. Rex Horne, the 15th president of Ouachita Baptist University since 2006, is resigning his position effective this summer to become president of Arkansas’…
by - May 12, 2015 7:45 am
First Security Bank: From Smackover To Searcy To Statewide
First Security’s Reynie Rutledge began the Searcy-based bank with help from his father. Now, his sons are carrying the torch, but this banking family has deep roots in South Arkansas too.
by - May 12, 2015 7:31 am
Meet The Gang Behind Heights Taco & Tamale Co.: Yellow Rocket’s Countdown To Blast-off
Editor’s note: This article appears in the latest magazine edition of Talk Business & Politics, which you can access online here. Roughly 10 days before the soft opening for Heights Taco &…
by - May 12, 2015 5:17 am
Executive Q&A: 2014 Teacher Of The Year Jonathan Crossley
Editor’s note: This article appears in the latest magazine edition of Talk Business & Politics, which you can access online here. Adamant that ‘education equity should be at the forefront…
by - May 12, 2015 5:12 am
Campus Talk: Replacing Rex
Editor’s note: Each Tuesday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Campus Talk,” a recap and deep-dive into education topics in our email newsletter, which you can sign up to receive daily for free here….
by - May 11, 2015 8:04 pm
Wal-Mart ‘satisfied’ so far with test of Care Clinics in supercenters
A test by Wal-Mart Stores to offer access to affordable health care that involves 17 Care Clinics inside Walmart U.S. supercenters is going well, according to the company, with 22%…