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Chuggington Live!

CHUGGINGTON LIVE! The Great Rescue Adventure is a live-action, musical children’s show based on the popular TV series and will be at Walton Arts Center on Sat., June 6 at…

Moscow Classical ballet’s The Nutcracker

Back for its fourth consecutive season, the beloved holiday tradition The Nutcracker is a must-see for the whole family! Audiences of all ages will be enchanted by the venerable Moscow…

Ethics Commission Wraps Up Cases Involving Legislative Candidates

While 2014 has been a busy year in Arkansas politics, it’s been an even busier year for the Arkansas Ethics Commission. The regulatory agency has taken a “final action” on more than a dozen complaints against legislative candidates.

Bill Clinton Remarks On Unrest In America In LR Chamber Speech

Jacob Kaufmann with our content partner, KUAR FM 89.1 News, reports on former President Bill Clinton”s speech at the 149th annual meeting of the Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce….

Hutchinson Continues Transition Effort On Northeast Arkansas Visit

With a little less than six weeks before he is sworn in as the state’s new chief executive, Gov.-elect Asa Hutchinson said Thursday night that everything is on track, according…

Tyson Foods’ Global Footprint Shrunk In 2014, China Expansion Delayed

Tyson Foods’ focus on its prepared food business is coming at the expense of its international presence. The Springdale-based meat giant announced July 28 plans to sell its Brazil and…

First National Bank of NWA opens Fayetteville branch

First National Bank of NWA (formerly First National Bank of Rogers) recently expanded into Washington County with a branch bank located at 2638 Joyce Blvd., Suite 1. The branch opened…

PSC’s Honorable Has First Senate Confirmation Hearing

Arkansas Public Service Commission chairwoman Colette Honorable testified before the Senate Energy Committee on Thursday, and by all accounts, is expected to sail through her full Senate confirmation hearing to…

Tolbert: Report Calls For Overhaul Of Lottery Operations (UPDATED)

A new report out Thursday paints a less-than-rosy picture for the current state of the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery. Camelot Global prepared the report specifically for the Arkansas Lottery Commission Legislative…

Shield protection for journalists

Almost as soon as people started reading news on the Internet, a debate sprung up – is an Internet-based journalist a “real” reporter? In Arkansas, at least, that question was…

Northwest Arkansas sales tax revenue rises in November report

Consumers spent more money on goods and services in Northwest Arkansas four largest cities in September which helped deliver a 7.48% rise the cities’ November sales tax revenue. Bentonville, Rogers,…

Americans eye financial security despite stagnant income

Financial security among Americans is another indicator of a stronger economy, but the degree of relief and its sustainability is uncertain. Bankrate’s Financial Security Index rose again in October for…

Tyson Foods’ global footprint shrunk in 2014, China expansion delayed

Tyson Foods’ focus on its prepared food business is coming at the expense of it international presence. The Springdale-based meat giant announced July 28 plans to sell its Brazil and…

Cong.-elect Westerman Named To Budget, Natural Resources Committees

Fourth District Cong.-elect Bruce Westerman, R-Hot Springs, will be named to the House Budget Committee and House Natural Resources Committee, according to his office. Westerman, who will be sworn into…

Speaker-elect Gillam talks about the legislative session, committee chairs

In January, the 90th General Assembly will convene with large Republican majorities in the Arkansas House and Senate as well as a full slate of GOP constitutional officeholders, including Gov.-elect…

Jeff Long To Headline Rogers-Lowell Chambers Annual Meeting

The University of Arkansas athletic director will be the keynote speaker at the 93rd annual event Feb. 27.

Startup Talk: Boot Camps, Seminars & Award Nominations

Editor’s note: Each Thursday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Startup Talk,” a round-up of startup, technology and entrepreneurial news in our email newsletter, which you can sign up to receive…

Speaker-elect Gillam Aiming For 85 Day Session

House Speaker-elect Jeremy Gillam discusses his expectations for a large, incoming freshmen class, the big issues of the session, and how efficiently the 90th General Assembly could accomplish its business come January.

Fenter Says Decision To Leave Mid-South ‘Bittersweet’

An opportunity to leave a job he has had for more than two decades was difficult for Dr. Glen Fenter, president of Mid-South Community College. “It is bittersweet. The people…

Members named to new Citizens Commission that will set elected salaries

The Governor, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, Senate President and Speaker of the House released the names of their appointees to a citizens committee that will set legislative, executive…

Opinions differ on use of former ACME Brick property

Jones Center raises $310,000 at ‘Big Night’

Colliers | Arkansas to manage Regions Center; firm closes 2 major deals for $10.7M

Architect Reese Rowland honored with AIA Arkansas E. Fay Jones gold medal