by - March 3, 2015 6:28 pm
A school test may be waived under a bill that passed by a House committee Tuesday, while legislators moved up their schedule in light of reports of snow, sleet and…
by - March 3, 2015 6:13 pm
The nation faces a clear decision with its support of Israel in a time of a tense situation with Iran, members of the state’s Congressional delegation said Tuesday. The delegation,…
by - March 3, 2015 6:00 pm
The latest magazine edition of Talk Business & Politics is in mailboxes across the state and features a wealth of business and political news, interviews, features and analysis.
by - March 3, 2015 5:49 pm
The $23 million expansion of the Walton Arts Center in downtown Fayetteville got a booster shot from the Walton Family Foundation who pledged a $5 million challenge grant in support…
by - March 3, 2015 5:31 pm
Fayetteville-based BlueInGreen announced two signed agreements with partners to strengthen its representation in two states— HRM Environmental in Texas and Kappe Associates Inc. in Virginia. Texas and Virginia have large economies…
by - March 3, 2015 4:05 pm
On this Tuesday’s edition of Talk Business & Politics, tune in for the following: TB&P Business editor Wesley Brown and Editor-in-Chief Roby Brock discuss the top business headlines of the…
by - March 3, 2015 3:42 pm
Leaders from a recognition program saluting achievement in career and technical education presented honors to several Northwest Arkansas high school students on Feb. 26. Five students were honored as the…
by - March 3, 2015 2:59 pm
The “Vendorville” ecosystem that has cropped up around Wal-Mart Stores Inc. continues to add jobs and positive contributions to the region and state’s economy. But, anywhere from 80 to 100…
by - March 3, 2015 2:47 pm
Activity in the national shipping industry was likely up almost 3% in January, according to the Cass Freight Index. A national trucking index was up 1.2% in January. Both reports…
by - March 3, 2015 2:39 pm
A crowd of about 250 gathered on a cold, damp and muddy Tuesday morning (March 3) to attend a groundbreaking ceremony for $32.4 million Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine. The…
by - March 3, 2015 1:17 pm
All that it took to change the direction of pump prices and tighten the gasoline market across the U.S. was an earthquake-like explosion and fire at ExxonMobil’s sprawling refinery complex…
by - March 3, 2015 1:05 pm
A bill that would study the impact that regulations have on small businesses and entrepreneurs was filed Tuesday. Rep. Bill Gossage, R-Ozark, turned in House Bill 1582 to the House…
by - March 3, 2015 1:02 pm
Tax revenue in Arkansas remains positive through the first eight months of the fiscal year, with higher than expected sales and use tax collections and lower than expected income tax…
by - March 3, 2015 11:25 am
According to Washington County property records filed March 2, Sams Club, a division of Wal-Mart Stores Inc., now owns 70.4 acres on South 56th Street near U.S. Highway 412.
by - March 3, 2015 10:18 am
Nutraceutical maker Glucose Health announced plans to relocate its small corporate office from West Palm Beach, Fla., to Bentonville near its manufacturing, sales and marketing operations. The new address will…
by - March 3, 2015 9:53 am
Parents and children are invited to visit with BGO birders and create fun suet and bird feeders. $25 members; $30 nonmembers includes materials to take home (up to 5 adults/children)…
by - March 3, 2015 9:52 am
The state’s revenue forecast looks rosier thanks to a strong month of sales tax collections in February. Monthly sales tax collections spiked 5.7% above last year and 5% above forecast…
by - March 3, 2015 9:50 am
Spotting birds in the Garden and around Lake Fayetteville has become an annual event. Join Joe and other birders with your walking shoes on and binoculars ready. Free Botanical Garden…
by - March 3, 2015 9:47 am
Succulents are all the rage and our gardeners can teach you how to design and care for succulent containers. $25 member; $30 nonmember. Please register and pay for this class…
by - March 3, 2015 9:44 am
Early indications from inside Cuba show Amazon could beat other retailers like Wal-Mart into this untapped market. While there is plenty of speculation that Wal-Mart executives in Bentonville are angling…
