by - January 5, 2015 12:00 am
Tax-letic Club
Whispers was surprised to find out that a $37,414 IRS tax lien had been filed against Stegen Athletic Club LLC, which operates the Fayetteville Athletic Club.
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by - January 5, 2015 12:00 am
Lien Cuisine
Acambaro Mexican Restaurant is at odds with the government for the second time in 10 years.
by - January 4, 2015 11:43 pm
Hutchinson and a history lesson
As the inauguration of Asa Hutchinson, Arkansas’ 45th Governor, draws near, there are hints of a central theme emerging for the inauguration which may not be new, but may flavor…
by - January 4, 2015 11:24 pm
Tusk to Tail 2014-15: ‘Level-headed’ and takin’ care of business in Houston
Tusk to Tail’s trip to Houston for last Monday’s AdvoCare V100 Texas Bowl was best summarized by Arkansas senior captain Trey Flowers. The stalwart defensive end, one of the few…
by - January 4, 2015 10:41 pm
Jeff Amerine to leave UA post to focus on startup consulting
One of Arkansas’ most respected entrepreneurial leaders, Jeff Amerine, stepped down from his post with the University of Arkansas to devote more time to a startup consulting business that he…
by - January 4, 2015 8:26 pm
Wal-Mart Seeks To Capitalize On Unwanted, Unused Gift Cards
The popularity of holiday gift cards continues to rise to an estimated $31.74 billion in 2014, according to the National Retail Federation. Yet, nearly $1 billion of those will go…
by - January 4, 2015 11:36 am
Huckabee ends Fox show, expected to run in 2016 presidential race
Former two-term Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee said Saturday that he was ending his cable television show to look at a possible run for the White House next year. He made the…
by - January 4, 2015 9:27 am
Brummett Quizzes Sen. Sanders On Private Option, Healthcare Reform Fate
One of the leading architects of the private option, Sen. David Sanders, R-Little Rock, says his goal in the upcoming legislative session – and beyond – is to make healthcare in Arkansas more “pro-market,” not “pro-business.”
by - January 3, 2015 6:35 pm
Tolbert: Huckabee Leaving Fox News Show To Explore Presidential Run
Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee announced via Facebook and Twitter that he will make a “very important announcement” on his Fox News show tonight which airs at 7:00 CST. Huckabee writes……
by - January 3, 2015 6:30 pm
Huckabee Ends Fox Show, Will Make 2016 Presidential Decision By Spring
Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee says he will end his Fox News program and make a decision on whether or not to run for President by Spring 2015.
by - January 3, 2015 5:25 pm
Still on the SOB watch
It’s just another day, really. Another week. Another month. Another year, one hopes, above the daisies and dirt. But this calendar shift comes with an unavoidable remembrance that, honestly, best…
by - January 3, 2015 5:23 pm
Beebe challenges, accomplishments
When asked in recent interviews about my past eight years as Governor, I've said repeatedly that it's been quite a ride. When you review the challenges we've faced and the…
by - January 3, 2015 12:19 am
Weekend Digest: The Be A Better Employee Edition
TV PREVIEW: BRUMMETT, SANDERS & THE PRIVATE OPTION On this week’s edition of Talk Business & Politics: the Private Option. It is settling in to once again become the dominant…
by - January 2, 2015 2:40 pm
Beebe Touts Accomplishments, Challenges In Next-to-last Address
In his next-to-last weekly address, Gov. Mike Beebe recounted the accomplishments he said were his biggest challenges in his two terms as Arkansas Governor. Here is his address in its…
by - January 2, 2015 11:30 am
SWEPCO cancels controversial Northwest Arkansas power line project
Southwestern Electric Power Co. (SWEPCO) served notice that it will no longer pursue a $116 million, 345 kilovolt (kV) electric transmission project in Northwest Arkansas due to a lack of…
by - January 2, 2015 12:17 am
Energy In-depth: SWEPCO Cancels NW Arkansas Transmission Project
Southwestern Electric Power Co. (SWEPCO) served notice that it will no longer pursue a $116 million, 345 kilovolt (kV) electric transmission project in Northwest Arkansas due to a lack of need.
by - January 1, 2015 3:22 pm
Arkansas launches new ‘College for You’ website
The Arkansas Department of Higher Education (ADHE), in partnership with the Information Network of Arkansas, has launched of a new “College for You” financial aid website. The website is an…
by - January 1, 2015 12:23 am
2014: Politics Year in Review
A Republican sweep, ethics scandals, successful ballot issues, legal challenges and the private option made for a newsy 12 months.
by - January 1, 2015 12:22 am
2014: Business Year in Review
In the diverse landscape of business in Arkansas, it was a year of more ups than downs. What were some of the top business stories of 2014 and is there more good news to come?
by - December 31, 2014 11:51 pm
Most Arkansas-based Stock Prices Move Higher In 2014
It would have required one helluva crystal ball in early 2014 to bet that two struggling Arkansas-based trucking companies would see their stock price more than double by year end….