by - July 23, 2014 11:27 am
Razorback football fan day set for Aug. 17
Razorback football fans can officially start the 2014 Arkansas Football season at the annual Fan Day presented by Pepsi on Sunday, Aug. 17 from 2 to 4 p.m. The event…
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by - July 23, 2014 10:29 am
Little Rock Real Estate Fund Closes on NWA Properties
The ownership group of Village on the Creeks in Rogers has voted to become affiliated with a Little Rock-based private real estate partnership.
by - July 22, 2014 9:35 pm
Optimism falls in national poll, up with informal quiz of Arkansans
Regional business and civic leaders who responded to an informal survey by The City Wire do not share the pessimism exhibited in a recent Rasmussen Poll in which only 29%…
by - July 22, 2014 9:18 pm
Arkansas’ political week focuses on health care rulings, alcohol sales
Some Republican candidates in Arkansas are jumping on the opportunity to comment on Tuesday’s (July 22) rulings by two federal appeals courts that affect the nation’s healthcare law. The rulings…
by - July 22, 2014 6:20 pm
Election Central: Pryor, Cotton Mix It Up On Health Care Rulings
From the Election Central campaign trail, here are today’s political headlines captured in our daily brief, courtesy of KATV’s Scott Inman. ALCOHOL PETITION BATTLE The Arkansas Beverage Retailer’s Association is…
by - July 22, 2014 5:08 pm
Mercy rolls out new mobile health unit
Mercy is rolling out a new way for patients of all ages to access convenient, local health care. Mercy Mobile Health, a $650,000 motor coach, is part of a $1…
by - July 22, 2014 4:57 pm
Northwest Health to offer 3D breast cancer screening
Northwest Breast Imaging Center is now offering the 3D mammography for breast cancer screening. The 3D mammography produces a three-dimensional view of the breast tissue that helps radiologists identify and characterize…
by - July 22, 2014 4:42 pm
Tyson reaches preliminary settlement to pay workers
Tyson Foods has agreed to pay workers in its Goodletteville, Tenn., beef and pork processing plant a $7.75 million settlement. A federal judge has given preliminary approval of the donning-and-doffing…
by - July 22, 2014 4:00 pm
U.S. Freight Sector Trends Remain Positive, Capacity Issues Persist
Reports of the closely watched U.S. freight industry suggest the economy performed well in the first half of 2014, but hiccups remain despite positive anecdotal evidence.
by - July 22, 2014 3:44 pm
Beebe appoints 43 to state boards and commissions
Gov. Mike Beebe on Tuesday (July 22) announced the following appointments to State boards and commissions: Weston Lewey, Forrest City. Appointment expires Jan. 14, 2019. Replaces Darin Gray. Jennifer Belt,…
by - July 22, 2014 2:47 pm
Gov. Beebe Appoints 43 To Boards And Commissions
Gov. Mike Beebe announced the following appointment to the State Parks, Recreation and Travel Commission: Weston Lewey, Forrest City. Appointment expires January 14, 2019. Replaces Darin Gray. Beebe also made…
by - July 22, 2014 2:41 pm
Startups to Watch: Managing funding and personnel challenges
Travel, office moves and adding product lines have kept the days busy for the management at Picasolar, DataRank and Ecovet – three of the five startups followed by The City…
by - July 22, 2014 2:19 pm
U.S. freight sector trends remain positive, capacity issues persist
Some reports of the closely watched U.S. freight industry suggest the economy performed well in the first half of 2014, with the only hiccup being a 0.8% decline in the…
by - July 22, 2014 1:07 pm
Cook: Asa Hutchinson’s Farm Bureau Flub
Asa Hutchinson looked a little foolish and out of touch with Arkansas’s agricultural industry today. In just one 37-second YouTube clip of today’s fiasco, Asa Hutchinson reminded voters why they…
by - July 22, 2014 12:15 am
Artisans Find There’s Still a Market For Handmade, Quality Craftsmanship
Arkansans are finding new outlets for old crafts thanks to technology, entrepreneurship and a personal touch.
by - July 22, 2014 12:05 am
Back-to-School Spending To Rise, Wal-Mart Offers Teachers Cash Back
Wal-Mart Stores is offering teachers across the country 10% savings on classroom supplies. The retail giant kicked off the campaign in its hometown of Bentonville on Monday (July 21) by…
by - July 22, 2014 12:03 am
Legal Challenge To Alcohol Expansion Amendment Surfaces
A Friday firm lawyer representing a group opposed to a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow the legal sale of alcohol in all 75 Arkansas counties has asked Secretary of…
by - July 22, 2014 12:02 am
Two-year Colleges Push For Associates’ Candidates
The Arkansas Association of Two-Year Colleges (AATYC) has launched a new statewide initiative hoping to connect students who have completed or nearly completed their associate’s degrees to gain their diplomas….
by - July 21, 2014 9:32 pm
Election Central: Democratic Treasurer Candidate Spells Out Office Ethics
From the Election Central campaign trail, here are today’s political headlines captured in our daily brief, courtesy of KATV’s Scott Inman. U.S. SENATE DEBATES The days long debate over debates…
by - July 21, 2014 5:26 pm
How not to fund highways
How long could your family pay for today’s needs with tomorrow’s dollars before it would start to catch up to you? Congress is doing something like that, again. The Highway and…