by - January 18, 2015 6:03 pm
Gearhart did go home again
A surprise announcement came about this past week when G. David Gearhart, the chancellor of the University of Arkansas, announced he would resign on July 31. A national search for…
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by - January 18, 2015 5:29 pm
Crystal Bridges’ Electric Art Forum allows guests to visit with artists
On Saturday (Jan. 17), guests at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art had the rare opportunity to chat with 10 artists from all over the country about their art. The…
by - January 18, 2015 4:29 pm
‘Duck Dynasty’ member attends Arkansas Tackle, Hunting and Boat Show
The Fort Smith Convention Center transformed into an outdoorsmen's paradise this weekend (Jan. 16-18), as the Arkansas Tackle, Hunting and Boat Show made its way to town. Featuring some of…
by - January 18, 2015 3:41 pm
Hand Building in Clay: Art and Nature Workshop
Discover the rich world of Hand Building in Clay during the Art and Nature Workshop on Feb. 20-21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Illinois River Watershed Learning…
by - January 18, 2015 9:53 am
Tough School Issues To Be Decided By New Faces
The Education Committees in the House and Senate feature many new faces deciding tough issues, a 10-10 partisan split in the House, and a chairperson focused on workforce education. But that’s not all.
by - January 18, 2015 9:25 am
Tax Cut, Budget And Private Option On Agenda This Week
Capitol action will be plentiful during a short week as lawmakers and Gov. Asa Hutchinson return Tuesday for the state’s legislative session. Hutchinson is scheduled to release his budget for…
by - January 18, 2015 9:22 am
Business Leaders Confidence Survey Full Of Optimism
Top business leaders in Arkansas are full of optimism headed into the new year. What do they think about hiring, sales projections, and capital expenditures?
by - January 18, 2015 8:53 am
Made In America: Big River Steel Lawsuit Discussed
Editor”s note: 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…
by - January 18, 2015 8:07 am
CJRW Acquires Heathcott & Associates
Arkansas’ largest advertising, marketing and PR firm just got larger. Sunday morning, Little Rock-based CJRW announced it acquired Heathcott Associates, another Little Rock firm, for an undisclosed sum. The two…
by - January 17, 2015 9:44 pm
McMillon Approves More Exec Moves, Departures At Walmart U.S.
Change has been a theme at Bentonville-based Wal-Mart Stores under the new leadership of CEO Doug McMillon who took the helm almost a year ago. Executives continue to come and…
by - January 17, 2015 1:45 pm
Oaklawn, Southland Casino-style Wagering Tops $3.5 Billion In 2014
It was another record year for casino-style gambling at Oaklawn and Southland, but 2015 is likely to blow that record away.
by - January 17, 2015 11:56 am
Hutchinson’s First Radio Address Mirrors Inaugural Speech
Gov. Asa Hutchinson, R-Ark., delivered his first radio address since assuming office. The practice dates back decades as Arkansas governors provide weekly commentary for distribution to media outlets. Hutchinson’s address…
by - January 17, 2015 11:45 am
Congressional Recap: More Keystone And Committee Assignments
It was a busy week in the nation’s capital for members of the state’s congressional delegation. The following is a digest of some events that happened in Washington, D.C. this…
by - January 17, 2015 8:32 am
Weekend Digest: The Health Care And Hologram Edition
TV PREVIEW: THE HEALTH CARE SPEECH This week, Talk Business & Politics recaps the swearing-in ceremonies and the big takeaways from the Inauguration. Plus, next Thursday Gov. Asa Hutchinson will…
by - January 16, 2015 8:44 pm
McMillon approves more exec moves, departures at Walmart U.S.
Change has been a theme at Bentonville-based Wal-Mart Stores under the new leadership of CEO Doug McMillon who took the helm almost a year ago. Executives continue to come and…
by - January 16, 2015 5:06 pm
Tolbert: Salary Commission Talks Numbers On State Legislative Salaries
The Independent Citizens Commission met on Friday at the UALR Law School. Unfortunately, the building is not set up for live-streaming as the House Committee meeting rooms are, but I…
by - January 16, 2015 4:12 pm
JBU to Launch Nine-Figure Capital Campaign
John Brown University in Siloam Springs will reveal details of the upcoming campaign in a news conference Jan. 21.
by - January 16, 2015 11:51 am
University of Arkansas sports programs rank 19th in Learfield standings
The University of Arkansas ranks 19th nationally in the 2014-15 Learfield Sports Directors Cup final fall standings released on Thursday by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of America (NACDA)….
by - January 16, 2015 9:03 am
Energy In-depth: Calhoun Co. Advances In $5 Million Georgetown University Energy Prize
Editor’s note: Each Friday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Energy In-depth,” a round-up of energy and regulatory news in our email newsletter, which you can sign up to receive daily…
by - January 16, 2015 8:58 am
Birds and Breakfast
Our feathered friends will be at center stage at Hobbs State Park – Conservation Area during our second annual program series: Birds and Breakfast. Come enjoy a cup of coffee…