by - October 2, 2015 9:48 am
Regions
by - October 2, 2015 9:46 am
Energy In-depth: EIA Tracks Hurricane Joaquin ‘Energy Disruptions’ In Real Time
Editor’s note: Each Friday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Energy In-depth,” a round-up of energy and regulatory news in our email newsletter, which you can sign up to receive daily for free here….
by - October 1, 2015 8:22 pm
Health Reform Task Force Report Delivered, But Being Kept Under Wraps
A long-awaited health care reform report by a consultant hired by a state legislative task force has been delivered to the Bureau of Legislative Research, but it won’t be released…
by - October 1, 2015 8:19 pm
Jonesboro Chamber Sponsors Manufacturing Day
Manufacturing is much more than pressing steel or driving a fork lift, several manufacturing officials said Thursday as the Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Manufacturing Day. Officials…
by - October 1, 2015 8:03 pm
Thoughts on the political animals
Democrats fawn over John Brummett, could care less about Conner Eldridge, and still groan at the mention of Tom Cotton. Those are my takeaways after participating in the Talk Business…
by - October 1, 2015 7:45 pm
Tusk to Tail: The ‘Blow It’ Bowl and 7 Predictions from Highly Effective Tailgaters
The big question this week is who is going to suck less, Arkansas or Tennessee? Even the biggest homer in the Tusk to Tail crew says the Hogs will lose….
by - October 1, 2015 7:08 pm
Emails Show Jonesboro City Efforts To Recruit Convention Center From Two Developers
The city of Jonesboro has worked at least six years to bring a convention center project to the city through several key twists and turns, according to records obtained by Talk Business & Politics.
by - October 1, 2015 5:16 pm
Cong. Hill Awards Golden Fleece To Government Unions
Cong. French Hill, R-Little Rock, awarded his monthly Golden Fleece award to the unions that represent federal government employees. The award highlights what the Second District Republican Congressman sees as…
by - October 1, 2015 5:13 pm
Rockline Returns Facial Wipe Production To The U.S. As Part Of Wal-Mart Initiative
Rockline Industries and Wal-Mart Stores announced a re-shoring effort that creates 50 jobs and brings production of facial wipes from Germany and Italy to Rockline’s Springdale manufacturing facility. The celebration…
by - October 1, 2015 5:09 pm
Wal-Mart Gears Up For Baby-Related Sales In Effort To Win Millennial Dollars
In recent months, Walmart Stores has made a big effort toward introducing expanded baby departments in select supercenter and neighborhood market stores. After listening to parents across the country, the…
by - October 1, 2015 4:17 pm
Crystal Bridges Excursion
Crystal Bridges Excursion November 14, 2015 – 10 am Travel with CAE on this year's third trip to Crystal Bridges to experience the exhibit "Picturing the Americas: Landscape Painting From…
by - October 1, 2015 4:17 pm
Rockline returns facial wipe production to the U.S. as part of Wal-Mart initiative
Rockline Industries and Wal-Mart Stores announced a re-shoring effort that creates 50 jobs and brings production of facial wipes from Germany and Italy to Rockline’s Springdale manufacturing facility. The celebration…
by - October 1, 2015 4:14 pm
Meet The Artists – Center for Art & Education
Meet The Artists October 4, 2015 – 1 to 4 pm Come enjoy an afternoon with this month's artists. Greg Thomas, Nancy Farrell, and Kay Aclin. Center for Art &…
by - October 1, 2015 3:13 pm
Halloween on Main Street Van Buren
October 31, 2015 The Old Town Merchants Association is hosting Halloween on Main Street. The 400-700 blocks will be closed during the event. From 5:00pm until the candy is gone!…
by - October 1, 2015 3:12 pm
Tales of The Crypt: Fairview Cemetery
Annual Tales of the Crypt at beautiful & historic Fairview Cemetery . Historical portrayals will give people a walking, talking depiction of Van Buren’s rich past. The "Twilight edition" is…
by - October 1, 2015 3:10 pm
Van Buren Fall Festival Arts and Crafts Fair
Autumn is welcomed in old-fashioned style as Van Buren opens Historic Main Street for the Fall Festival, come rain or shine. Friday evening will feature a concert starting at 7:00pm….
by - October 1, 2015 3:07 pm
Old Time Country Music
by - October 1, 2015 1:27 pm
Bear State Names New CEO, Completes Acquisition Of Missouri Bank
Bear State Financial Inc. on Thursday announced the appointment of Mark McFatridge as CEO of the Arkansas banking concern, also reserving a spot for the Missouri banking executive on the…
by - October 1, 2015 1:26 pm
Home Bancshares Completes Florida Bank Deal, Acquisition Worth Just Over $100 Million
Home Bancshares Inc. on Thursday announced that its Centennial Bank subsidiary had completed the acquisition of Florida Business BancGroup Inc.’s (FBBI) Bay Cities Bank arm in Tampa, Fla., a deal…
by - October 1, 2015 1:15 pm
Farm Bureau’s Randy Veach: Brazil Access In Cuba Threatens Opportunities For Arkansas
Editor’s note: Arkansas Farm Bureau President Randy Veach, a cotton, soybean, rice and corn farmer from Manila (Mississippi County) is among the business leaders who joined Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson…