by - February 24, 2015 10:58 am
Prison reform problems and promises
One of the most pressing issues that Gov. Hutchinson must face during his first term in office is how to address our costly prison system. From overcrowding to crime reduction,…
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by - February 24, 2015 10:52 am
Wal-Mart’s e-commerce momentum builds, but room for improvement noted
The expectations for Wal-Mart’s e-commerce business is high coming off of 22% sales growth last year. This accomplishment was deemed “solid but not quite as strong as we wanted,” Wal-Mart…
by - February 24, 2015 9:19 am
Campus Talk: SAU Names Trey Berry As New President
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…
by - February 24, 2015 9:00 am
Jessica DeLoach Sabin: Prison Reform Plan Has Problems And Promise
One of the most pressing issues that Gov. Hutchinson must face during his first term in office is how to address our costly prison system. From overcrowding to crime reduction,…
by - February 24, 2015 6:57 am
Q4 Charges Push Windstream Into The Red For Year
Windstream Corp. posted a $77.5 million fourth quarter loss, dragging the Little Rock telecom into the red for the year by $39.5 million. Revenues during the quarter were off 3%…
by - February 23, 2015 8:00 pm
‘Uniform non-discrimination’ bill becomes law without Governor’s signature
A bill whose net effect would prohibit local governments from establishing anti-discrimination ordinances is now Arkansas law. SB 202, which was hotly debated in the state Legislature, went into effect…
by - February 23, 2015 7:50 pm
‘Uniform Non-discrimination’ Bill Becomes Law Without Governor’s Signature
A bill whose net effect would prohibit local governments from establishing anti-discrimination ordinances is now Arkansas law. SB 202, which was hotly debated in the state Legislature, went into effect…
by - February 23, 2015 7:10 pm
Funding bills advance, maternity leave, gun, drone bills filed
Cold, wintry weather didn’t freeze legislators from taking action on Monday. The House approved a bill that was voted down last week, while $10 million in funding for state inmates…
by - February 23, 2015 6:39 pm
Capitol Notebook: Funding Bills Advance; Maternity Leave, Gun Bills Filed
Cold, wintry weather didn’t freeze legislators from taking action on Monday. The House approved a bill that was voted down last week, while $10 million in funding for state inmates…
by - February 23, 2015 6:06 pm
West Coast port backlogs will take months to unwind
More than 80 ships sitting in the harbor and hundreds of containers stacked in empty parking areas at most of the western ports will take months to sort through now…
by - February 23, 2015 5:30 pm
The Supply Side: Chef Jenn creates gourmet seafood for Wal-Mart
Memphis native Jennifer McCullough – aka, Chef Jenn – is reeling with excitement as her signature seafood entrees have found their way into 800 Wal-Mart stores just seven months after…
by - February 23, 2015 4:41 pm
Clean Line electric project drawing opposition in Arkansas
The Plains and Eastern Clean Line transmission project will reportedly deliver more than 3,500 megawatts “of low-cost wind power from the Oklahoma Panhandle region to utilities and customers in Tennessee,…
by - February 23, 2015 4:11 pm
Dillard’s net income rises to $331.9 million in fiscal 2014
Mall and online retailer Dillard’s capped off a healthy year with a mighty fourth quarter as the Little Rock-based company reported rising sales, profits, and gross margins. Dillard’s also reported…
by - February 23, 2015 3:49 pm
Dillard’s Caps Off Healthy Year With Mighty Fourth Quarter
Mall and online retailer Dillard’s capped off a healthy year with a mighty fourth quarter as the Little Rock-based company reported rising sales, profits, and gross margins. Dillard’s also reported…
by - February 23, 2015 3:27 pm
Arkansas Native Mel Coleman Tabbed to Head National Rural Electric Cooperatives
Mel Coleman, CEO of North Arkansas Electric Cooperative of Salem, was recently elected president of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) board of directors during the organization’s recent annual…
by - February 23, 2015 3:26 pm
Arvest Promotes Veteran Banker Don Walker To Regional Executive Position
Arvest Bank on Monday announced that it has promoted veteran banker Don Walker to a new assignment as regional executive for the state’s largest banking institution, where he will work…
by - February 23, 2015 2:42 pm
Arvest promotes Don Walker to regional position
Arvest has promoted Don Walker to regional executive allowing him to assist a group of Arvest banks throughout Arkansas. In this role he will work with management teams and boards…
by - February 23, 2015 2:20 pm
The Promised Land musical workshop
An original theater work,in-development, charting the journey of two NJ boys seeking greener pastures. Based on the music and lyrics of Bruce Springsteen. Book by Adam Max & Alex Wyatt….
by - February 23, 2015 2:05 pm
Constitutional Officers Have Different Spending Plans On Office Makeovers
KATV’s Elicia Dover reports: Whether you voted for them or not, in November, Arkansas got a brand new set of state leaders. It’s not unusual for new state officers taking…
by - February 23, 2015 1:54 pm
John Burris: All You Really Need To Know You Learned In The Pre-K Debate
Our state hasn’t increased funding for pre-kindergarten programs for almost a decade. It’s an important policy, but I don’t understand the current outrage by some Democrats at this inherited problem….