by - March 1, 2015 9:01 am
There’s More Than One Way to Race
Electronic gaming, Instant Racing and increased purses have helped Oaklawn Park to continue to gain momentum at a time when a number of other tracks across the country are suffering.
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by - March 1, 2015 7:12 am
Made In America: Manufacturing Parts Sales Tax Exemption Heads To Committee
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. MANUFACTURING…
by - March 1, 2015 12:16 am
Legislature To Focus On Diverse Issues In Week 8
The eighth week of the Arkansas General Assembly is likely to include discussions involving agriculture, education and highways starting Monday, and the public can expect more conversation on changes to…
by - March 1, 2015 12:10 am
Highway Bill ‘On Hold,’ Sponsor Hopes For Compromise
The sponsor of a bill that would dedicate $2.8 billion in general revenues over 10 years to highways hopes to find a compromise after placing it “on hold” because of…
by - March 1, 2015 12:02 am
Wal-Mart Exec Says Retailer Still Committed To U.S Manufacturing Push
There have been many executive changes at Wal-Mart Stores in recent months, including a new management team at the retailer’s mammoth U.S. division. And while some say all has seemed…
by - February 28, 2015 9:48 pm
5th Annual Kent Rylee Automotive Solutions Spring Car Benefiting the Lion’s Club of Rogers!
Mark Your Calendars! Kent Rylee Automotive Solutions is having our 5th Annual Spring Car Show on Saturday, April 11th, 2015 benefiting the Lion's Club of Rogers. Trophies will be awarded…
by - February 28, 2015 5:26 pm
Rogers-Lowell Chamber braves cold weather to hold banquet
Awards, highlights from 2014 and a chat with University of Arkansas Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics Jeff Long were key features during the 93rd Annual Rogers/Lowell Area Chamber of…
by - February 28, 2015 3:24 pm
THE GREEK MYTHOLOGY OLYMPIAGANZA
The Classics Come to Life With The Greek Mythology Olympiaganza Trike Theatre, NWA’s Professional Theatre for Youth, brings you a real classic – classic, Greek mythology, that is! This play…
by - February 28, 2015 3:19 pm
THE GREEK MYTHOLOGY OLYMPIAGANZA
The Classics Come to Life With The Greek Mythology Olympiaganza Trike Theatre, NWA’s Professional Theatre for Youth, brings you a real classic – classic, Greek mythology, that is! This play…
by - February 28, 2015 12:05 pm
Gen. Wesley Clark: Remember Rwanda, Arm Ukraine
Editor’s note: Retired General Wesley K. Clark, a former supreme commander of NATO, led alliance military forces in the Kosovo War. He is a senior fellow at the Burkle Center…
by - February 28, 2015 11:42 am
Congressional Recap: Late-night Homeland Security Vote Brings Drama
Congress returned this past week from a President’s Day recess to deal with several issues, including funding for the Department of Homeland Security and a veto from President Barack Obama on the Keystone XL pipeline.
by - February 28, 2015 7:59 am
Weekend Digest: The Farewell Spock Edition
For our weekend business and political readers: TV PREVIEW: CRIME & PUNISHMENT On this week’s edition of Talk Business & Politics, which airs Sundays at 9 a.m. on KATV Ch….
by - February 28, 2015 7:06 am
Capitol Notebook: Cell Phone Data Subject Of Debate
Lawmakers worked through a light legislative schedule Friday, with House members approving a bill that supporters say would help people in danger while opponents said the bill would strip away…
by - February 27, 2015 10:49 pm
Hoops For Kids’ Sake Legislative Rosters Complete, Governor To Play For Senate
The Wednesday, March 4 charity basketball game between the Arkansas State Senate and House has rounded out its rosters. The 3rd annual basketball game will take place at 7 p.m….
by - February 27, 2015 4:52 pm
House Panel To Consider State Amendments, Votes For Two Federal Ones
State legislators hope to whittle down the list of proposed constitutional amendments from about 40 to 10-12 next week, the chairman of the House State Agencies and Governmental Affairs Committee…
by - February 27, 2015 4:07 pm
Home Bancshares Taking Over Another Bank In Florida Panhandle
Home BancShares, Inc. has acquired another bank in Florida. According to a company release, Conway-based Home Bancshares’ subsidiary Centennial Bank will take over the deposits and substantially all assets of…
by - February 27, 2015 2:35 pm
Cornerstone Bank to Open LPO in Southwest Missouri
President and CEO Charlie Cross said the office will kickstart a greater expansion into the market.
by - February 27, 2015 2:02 pm
ARE YOU A PARENT, EDUCATOR OR CITIZEN THAT WOULD LIKE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE COMMON CORE INITIATIVE? THIS EVENT IS FOR YOU!
*Common Core Information Forum March 12th, 6:00PM-Doors Open, 6:30-8:00PM-Forum Shewmaker Center for Workforce Development at NWACC ARE YOU A PARENT, EDUCATOR OR CITIZEN THAT WOULD LIKE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT…
by - February 27, 2015 2:01 pm
ARE YOU A PARENT, EDUCATOR OR CITIZEN THAT WOULD LIKE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE COMMON CORE INITIATIVE? THIS EVENT IS FOR YOU!
*Common Core Information Forum March 12th, 6:00PM-Doors Open, 6:30-8:00PM-Forum Shewmaker Center for Workforce Development at NWACC ARE YOU A PARENT, EDUCATOR OR CITIZEN THAT WOULD LIKE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT…
by - February 27, 2015 1:46 pm
Natural Grocers Set to Open March 10 in Fayetteville
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc. will open its first Arkansas store March 10 in the Northwest Village Shopping Center at 4116 N. College Ave. in Fayetteville.