by - January 8, 2015 5:22 pm
Red, Red & Blue: 2015 Legislative Preview
Republicans will nearly outpace Democrats by a 2-to-1 margin in the 90th General Assembly. How is that going to work and what issues will dominate the 2015 regular session?
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by - January 8, 2015 4:41 pm
J.C. Penney, Macy’s, Wet Seal to close stores
The retail sector from top to bottom continues to shed its brick and mortar stores as four retailers announce streamlining efforts in recent days. J.C. Penney, Macy’s, Bloomingdales and Wet…
by - January 8, 2015 4:29 pm
Dismang Appoints Four Assistant Senate Leaders
Senate President Pro Tempore Jonathan Dismang, R-Searcy, has announced four assistants for the 90th General Assembly, which convenes on Monday, Jan. 12. Dismang has appointed Senators Cecile Bledsoe (R-Rogers), Eddie…
by - January 8, 2015 4:16 pm
Northwest Arkansas kicks off the year with Paint the Town Red and Scrabble Wars
The year may have just started, but the calendar is quickly filling up with great events in Northwest Arkansas. The coming weeks will include an Electric Art Forum at Crystal…
by - January 8, 2015 3:18 pm
Hog games, motorcycles help boost third quarter NWA hospitality revenue
Football, craft fairs, art and a growing Northwest Arkansas economy helped to spur a 8.2% jump in hospitality taxes among the region’s four largest cities through the first 10 months…
by - January 8, 2015 1:43 pm
State’s Schools Rank 36th, Says Ed Week
Arkansas schools ranked 36th in the nation in Education Week magazine’s annual Quality Counts study, and the state ranked ninth on its “early education index.” The study, which was skipped…
by - January 8, 2015 1:00 pm
Healthcare Assistance
Do you have questions about the Affordable Healthcare Act? Are you and your family signed up for care in 2015? If not, let Legal Aid of Arkansas help! Our healthcare…
by - January 8, 2015 12:45 pm
Rekindle Romance this Valentine’s Day
by - January 8, 2015 10:29 am
Former Cotton Spokesman To Lead Americans for Prosperity In Arkansas
David Ray, former communications director for the Tom Cotton Senate campaign and the Republican Party of Arkansas, has been hired as the new state director for Americans for Prosperity’s Arkansas…
by - January 8, 2015 8:58 am
Philip Tappan Joining Simmons Bank
Little Rock businessman Philip Tappan is joining Simmons Bank as Executive Vice President of Financial Services with oversight responsibility for Simmons First Trust Company, Simmons First Investment Group and Simmons…
by - January 8, 2015 12:19 am
Startup Talk: TB&P Launches Technology, Startup Microsite
TB&P is teaming up with First Security Bank’s OnlyInArk.com to broaden coverage of the state’s historic and budding entrepreneurial scene.
by - January 7, 2015 7:35 pm
2015 Legislative Preview: Jobs, healthcare, prisons, ethics, and much more
When the 90th General Assembly convenes next week, the ghosts of Arkansas’ political past won’t recognize the party make-up of the state capitol. Republicans will control 23 of 35 seats…
by - January 7, 2015 7:12 pm
Personnel changes announced at Arvest Bank Springdale
Arvest Bank Springdale announced the addition of Angela Whitlow as human resource manager for that market. The bank also said Megan Ford has been promoted to the new branch manager…
by - January 7, 2015 6:47 pm
New Year savings resolutions are plenty, but few are successful
To save more money is a common New Year’s resolution made by many, but financial consultant Joel Doelger of Credit Counseling of Arkansas said few people put an actionable savings…
by - January 7, 2015 4:26 pm
Tracy French Promoted To President And CEO Of Centennial Bank
Tracy French has been promoted to president and CEO of Centennial Bank, the subsidiary of Conway-based Home Bancshares. French replaces Randy Sims as president and CEO. Sims will remain CEO…
by - January 7, 2015 3:50 pm
Salary Commission Seeks To Compare Arkansas With Other States
The Independent Citizens Commission tasked with determining salaries for state elected officials asked for information on comparable states Wednesday in the face of a constitutional deadline to issue a review…
by - January 7, 2015 2:29 pm
Arkansas Legislative leaders seek quick action on big issues
The leaders of the Arkansas House and Senate hope the Legislature takes quick action on Gov.-elect Asa Hutchinson’s middle class tax cut and on the private option, and both say…
by - January 7, 2015 2:16 pm
Jerry Jones Donates Land To Razorback Foundation
The owner of the Dallas Cowboys recently closed on a $7.3 million purchase of 256 bank-owned acres west of the Cato Springs Road exit. He then deeded the property to an LLC controlled by the Razorback Foundation.
by - January 7, 2015 1:41 pm
NWA commercial building sector growth continues in November
Builders across Northwest Arkansas requested new construction permits for housing and commercial properties totaling $47.524 million in November among the region’s four largest cities. The permit values rose 16% from…
by - January 7, 2015 12:22 pm
Wonders of Winter Wildlife (WOWW)
Wonders of Winter Wildlife (WOWW) Hobbs State Park – Conservation Area – January 17, 2015 If the onset of “cabin fever” is beginning to set in, the Wonders of Winter…