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The Fayetteville Square Is Still The Heart And Soul Of Downtown

From the Old Post Office to the four streets that create its borders, the Fayetteville Square remains a hub of commercial and social activity.

Smiley sued by Signature Bank on defaulted loans

Signature Bank, one of the last holdouts in filing suit against H. Dennis Smiley Jr., made its claims public late last week filing suit in Washington County Circuit Court. The…

John Brown University garners top college ranking

John Brown University earned a top ranking as one of the three best colleges in the southern region, according to the 2015 U.S. News Best Colleges Guide. The magazine also…

Telling stories so we never forget

Thirteen years ago this Thursday our world changed. The unimaginable happened. We will never forget that morning: where we were, who we were with, what we saw, what we said,…

Wal-Mart’s onshoring manufacturing effort hits snag with Redman problem

Mel Redman was the early face of the much-publicized effort by Wal-Mart Stores Inc. to return manufacturing jobs on the U.S., but his company faces a troubling hitch in plans…

Arkansas Private Option Enrollment Keeps Growing, GAO Says Not Revenue-Neutral

From Colleen Mayo with our content partner, KUAR FM 89.1 News: Almost 200,000 people have signed up for the Medicaid expansion program — the “Private Option” — aimed at extending…

New Oklahoma earthquake insurance rule may apply to Arkansas agents

The rash of earthquakes plaguing the state of Oklahoma have the state's governor and insurance head pushing for new regulations for insurance agents, but at least one local agent said…

Northwest Arkansas bank profits dip amid competition, regulatory costs

The local economy is showing signs of strength but area bankers said the competition for new loans is as fierce as ever as they also continue to face regulatory-related expenses…

Election Central: Media Polls In Top Races

Roby Brock with Talk Business and Politics delivers Monday’s Election Central Daily Brief. NBC/MARIST, CBS/NEW YORK TIMES POLLSTwo new media polls in the U.S. Senate and Arkansas Governor’s races show…

Tolbert: Paul Ryan Coming To Benton for Asa

Another in a long line of big name Republicans will be in Arkansas in a couple of weeks to raise money and campaign for state candidates. This time, Rep. Paul…

Brooks appointed to Arkansas Economic Development Commission

Mary Beth Brooks, president and CEO of Bank of Fayetteville, has been appointed by Gov. Mike Beebe as a member of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, the 16-member panel that…

Beebe Appoints 58 To Boards And Commissions

Gov. Mike Beebe today announced the following appointments to state boards and commissions: Dr. Sameh Abul-Ezz, Little Rock, to the State Kidney Disease Commission. Appointment expires January 14, 2015. Replaces…

Beebe names 58 to state boards and commissions

Gov. Mike Beebe on Monday (Sept. 8) announced the following appointments to State boards and commissions: Dr. Sameh Abul-Ezz, Little Rock, to the State Kidney Disease Commission. Appointment expires Jan….

Neile Jones Exiting KNWA After 17-Year Run

The local NBC affiliate announced Monday that its evening news anchor will depart Oct. 2.

“Self-Compassion: Developing Empathy for Ourselves” Public Workshop

“Self-Compassion: Developing Empathy for Ourselves” Public Workshop Pattie Williams, Licensed Professional Counselor, will share how to explore and practice empathy for ourselves and facilitate a creative imagery experience so…

Talk Business & Politics Magazine: Architects Extraordinaire

The newest magazine edition of Talk Business & Politics is in mailboxes across the state and features a wealth of business and political stories in our latest 100-page publication.

Talk Business & Politics Expanding E-mail, Social Media Delivery

From Talk Business & Politics Editor-in-Chief Roby Brock: We value the input we get from our readers and are always happy to adapt our business model to meet your needs….

More Details Announced On Osteopathic College Project At Chaffee Crossing

The proposed Fort Chaffee-based Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine announced the formation of an atypical construction management partnership at a Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce’s breakfast on Friday (Sept….

USDA Grants 60-day Extension To Turner Grain Farmers

Farmers who have been linked to financially troubled Turner Grain in Brinkley will receive an extension from the U.S. Department of Agriculture on marketing authorizations for their crops tied to…

Tusk to Tail 2014: Half-priced tripe and gizzards and pricey beer

"You get Nicholls State, no Coca Cola and no crowd. Enjoy," read Friday's Tusk to Tail headline. The line summarized Jack Clark's displeasure for Arkansas scheduling a small FCS opponent after…

Oklahoma court ruling threatens poultry industry in Arkansas

GDP up 4.3% in the third quarter, consumer confidence declines

St. Bernards to expand Maternal Life360 HOME program into Greene County

Then and Now: Cooperative business model a good fit for Mitchell Johnson