by - July 27, 2014 4:51 pm
Seeking international investment
This past week, I returned from what is likely to be my last international trade mission as Governor of Arkansas. The journey to three European countries showcased the full range…
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by - July 27, 2014 4:47 pm
Another look at lottery offices
Lottery ticket sales improved during the recent fiscal year in Arkansas Lottery satellite offices in Springdale, Jonesboro and Camden, but it is still a losing business proposition to have three…
by - July 27, 2014 9:28 am
Libertarian, Green Party Senate Candidates Discuss Goals
Green Party Senate candidate Mark Swaney is promoting a business and personal carbon tax, while Libertarian nominee Nathan LaFrance is concerned with the government’s reach into personal lives.
by - July 27, 2014 9:20 am
On The Campaign Trail With Tom Cotton
KATV’s Janelle Lilley, an avid runner, takes a jog and spends a day on the campaign trail with Senate hopeful Cong. Tom Cotton. The long-form segment appeared on Talk Business…
by - July 26, 2014 8:34 pm
NWACC Board entertains sports discussion, approves research committee
The Northwest Arkansas community has strong support for a community college-level sports program, a room full of area sports program advocates told the NorthWest Arkansas Community College Board of Trustees…
by - July 26, 2014 6:17 pm
New NWACC 5-year plan focuses on student success
A new five-year strategic plan is in the works at NorthWest Arkansas Community College and it is specifically geared to measure against how it helps students succeed. The NWACC Board…
by - July 26, 2014 4:51 pm
GOP’s Webb: State Needs Economic Growth
The state of Arkansas has remained stagnant economically, while its neighbors have seen the fruits of their labor increase, the chairman of the Arkansas Republican Party said Friday. Doyle Webb…
by - July 26, 2014 4:45 pm
ASU Gets Higher Ed Board Approval For Osteopathic School
The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board on Friday granted the New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) certification for an additional osteopathic medical school site on the campus of Arkansas State…
by - July 26, 2014 11:00 am
Beebe Says Latest Overseas Trip Likely His Last
From his weekly radio address, Gov. Mike Beebe discussed his recent trip to Europe as part of an international trade mission. Beebe said the trade trip was “likely to be…
by - July 26, 2014 10:58 am
Cotton Announces Veterans Coalition (UPDATED)
Republican Senate challenger Cong. Tom Cotton announced Saturday (July 26) the formation of a veterans coalition called “Veterans for Cotton.” Cotton, an Army veteran who has done tours of duty…
by - July 26, 2014 9:12 am
Weekend Digest: The ‘Warren Buffett Bought A Cadillac’ Edition
For our weekend business and political readers: WARREN BUFFETT BOUGHT A CADILLAC, NOT A SUBARU The social media-sphere heated up last week when a photo of billionaire investor Warren Buffett…
by - July 26, 2014 12:54 am
Englander dZignPak relocates office in Bentonville
Englander dZignPak, a retail display and packaging provider, recently announced a relocation of its Northwest Arkansas office to 3607 SE Metro Parkway near I-49 and Walton Boulevard in Bentonville. The…
by - July 25, 2014 10:40 pm
Election Central: Nate Steel Releases First TV Ad
KATV’s Janelle Lilley has the latest rundown of Arkansas politics in this Election Central Daily Brief. STEEL RELEASES TV AD Democratic candidate for attorney general, State Representative Nate Steel (D-Nashville),…
by - July 25, 2014 7:06 pm
Tyson Foods To Shed 950 Jobs With Plant Closures Ahead Of Hillshire Merger
Tyson Foods announced late Friday (July 25) plans to shutter three of its processing facilities as it streamlines its prepared foods segment ahead of the anticipated merger with Hillshire Brands….
by - July 25, 2014 6:28 pm
Tyson Foods to shed 950 jobs with plant closures ahead of Hillshire merger
Tyson Foods announced late Friday (July 25) plans to shutter three of its processing facilities as it streamlines its prepared foods segment ahead of the anticipated merger with Hillshire Brands….
by - July 25, 2014 5:30 pm
Sales Tax DataLINK receives patent
Sales Tax DataLINK of Bentonville received a new patent for sales tax software that is titled: “System and Method for Tax Filing, Data Processing, Data Verification and Reconciliation.” “Sales tax…
by - July 25, 2014 4:43 pm
Study claims charter schools more cost effective, provide better return on investment
A study released July 22 by the University of Arkansas this week said research showed that charter schools provide a greater return on investment and are more cost effective than…
by - July 25, 2014 4:00 pm
Tyson Foods Announces Plant Closings in Three States
Tyson Foods Inc. of Springdale announced Friday it will close three of its plants in Iowa, New York and New Mexico.
by - July 25, 2014 3:06 pm
First National Bank Of Rogers Announces New Name
First National Bank of Rogers announces it is rebranding its name to First National Bank of NWA. A new logo is also being introduced to reflect the new name. This…
by - July 25, 2014 2:53 pm
UA bookstores to observe sales tax holiday
The University of Arkansas Bookstore, its shops at the Garland Center and all of its Razorback Shops will observe the Arkansas “sales tax holiday” on Saturday, Aug. 2, and Sunday,…