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North Little Rock Chamber announces new president & CEO

The North Little Rock Chamber of Commerce hired John Owens as its new president & CEO. Owens will begin work in his new position on Feb. 22. He replaces Terry…

North Little Rock Chamber announces new president & CEO

The North Little Rock Chamber of Commerce hired John Owens as its new president & CEO. Owens will begin work in his new position on Feb. 22. He replaces Terry…

ASU College of Business gains membership in Sales Alliance

Arkansas State University’s College of Business recently attained membership in the University Sales Center Alliance (USCA). Dean of the College of Business Dr. Shane Hunt was notified in December of…

ASU College of Business gains membership in Sales Alliance

After 11 years the Brandon Burlsworth movie ‘Greater’ is set for debut

Any fan of Razorback football and any student of college football would agree that if there were ever a player who personified the “can do” attitude, it would be Brandon…

The Supply Side: Entrepreneurs take family recipe to Walmart shelves

Editor’s note: The Supply Side section of Talk Business & Politics focuses on the companies, organizations, issues and individuals engaged in providing products and services to retailers. The Supply Side…

Health Beat: U.S. organ transplants exceed 30,000 annually for first time

Editor’s note: Each Wednesday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Health Beat,” a round-up of health-related topics. U.S. ORGAN TRANSPLANTS EXCEED 30,000 ANNUALLY FOR FIRST TIME, ADVOCACY GROUP SAYS: Organ transplants performed in…

Fort Smith Board OKs deal for Future School property, tables insurance service contract

The Future School of Fort Smith moved closer to a planned August 2016 opening during the Fort Smith Board of Directors meeting Tuesday night (Jan. 19) from the city’s Public…

State Chamber promotes TechHire initiative to address workforce issues

Officials with the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce are promoting the federal TechHire initiative, a multi-sector approach to train workers with the information technology (IT) skills required for well-paying, middle-…

Airport traffic dips below 1 million in Little Rock, XNA sets new record

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Jonesboro City Council approves panic button, accepts council member resignation

City employees will have a new way to protect themselves in case of an emergency, while a council member announced his resignation Tuesday. Council Member Tim McCall, who serves in…

PSC hears Entergy rate case testimony, leans toward $43 million cut in request

The state Public Service Commission on Tuesday (Jan. 19) heard hours of testimony offering near-unanimous support for a proposed deal to lower Entergy Arkansas Inc.’s pending rate request by some…

UAFS panel notes need for diversity, ‘respectful dialogue’ on race relations

Editor’s note: Story info submitted by the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith. ––––––––––––– Rep. George McGill, D-Fort Smith, leaned into the microphone and used an example from his past…

Jonesboro building permit values down almost 4% in 2015

The value of building permits issued by Jonesboro in 2015 totaled $140.461 million, down 3.9% compared to 2014 values. Almost 700 building permits were issued by the city. For 2015,…

Cobb-Vantress building $22 million feed mill in South Carolina

Siloam Springs-based Cobb-Vantress, Inc. – the poultry research and development firm and subsidiary of Tyson Foods, Inc. – says it will begin construction on a new $22 million feed mill…

Cobb-Vantress building $22 million feed mill in South Carolina

Siloam Springs-based Cobb-Vantress, Inc. – the poultry research and development firm and subsidiary of Tyson Foods, Inc. – says it will begin construction on a new $22 million feed mill…

Hutchinson Announces New Highway Program; No New Taxes

The governors recommendation provides a state investment of approximately $750 million to the Highway Department over the next 10 years without raising taxes or introducing any new taxes to Arkansans.

Davis Appointed Associate Vice Provost For Research and Economic Development

University of Arkansas professor and chair of the department of geosciences will retain his faculty appointment.

Fort Smith metro homes sales rally in 2015, best in seven years

Fort Smith area Realtors had plenty to smile about in 2015 as Sebastian and Crawford counties each posted their best year for home sales since 2008 and 2009, respectively. The…