by - October 1, 2015 1:06 pm
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 12:56 pm
Southwest Power Pool (SPP) is expanding its fast-growing regional transmission network with the integration of a Colorado-based power marketer that provides a large volume of hydroelectric power to utilities across…
by - October 1, 2015 12:42 pm
A medical company announced plans for a $15 million expansion to its facility in West Memphis, company officials said Thursday. Officials with Sterigenics International LLC, a global provider of contract…
by - October 1, 2015 12:38 pm
Six alumni and a former dean of education at Arkansas State University will be recognized during the College of Education and Behavioral Science’s homecoming celebration on Friday (Oct. 2). The…
by - October 1, 2015 12:35 pm
Editor’s note: Each Thursday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Startup Talk,” a round-up of startup, technology and entrepreneurial news in our email newsletter, which you can sign up to receive daily for free…
by - October 1, 2015 10:50 am
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 10:23 am
A ceremony was held Wednesday (Sept. 30) to present University of Arkansas at Fort Smith student Robert Lopez a bronze star for actions he took while a U.S. Marine in…
by - October 1, 2015 9:02 am
FORT SMITH – The owners of Talk Business & Politics and The City Wire have agreed to merge their two media companies into a new entity that will become a…
by - October 1, 2015 9:02 am
Dawson Meadows predicts that a recent story on The City Wire about the mascot controversy at Southside High School will be the last story on the issue. “The word is…
by - October 1, 2015 8:00 am
The owners of Talk Business & Politics and The City Wire have agreed to merge their two media companies into a new entity that will become a statewide platform providing reporting and analysis on business and political news.
by - October 1, 2015 6:16 am
The Arkansas State Parks, Recreation and Travel Commission unanimously approved the 2016 spring/summer advertising and marketing proposal, and there are a few new attractions. Watch the newest TV spot here.
by - September 30, 2015 7:53 pm
United Technologies, doing business as Pratt & Whitney, was on Wednesday (Sept. 30) awarded an $11.347 million contract to remanufacture a rear engine turbine case. Such cases are part of…
by - September 30, 2015 7:19 pm
If you’re attacked by a turkey today, Arkansas medical providers will submit claims under one set of codes. If it happens tomorrow, they’ll use a different set – if they’re…
by - September 30, 2015 7:02 pm
The number of employed in the Fort Smith metro during August took a slight dip compared to July, but was up almost 2% compared to August 2014. Also, the number…
by - September 30, 2015 6:57 pm
The Northwest Arkansas job market in August fell back compared to July, but continues to show healthy year-over-year gains, with the number of employed up more than 4%. The jobless…
by - September 30, 2015 6:52 pm
The public is invited to an Awards Reception for the 2015 Illinois River Salon Art Exhibition on Wednesday, Oct. 14, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Crystal Bridges Museum…
by - September 30, 2015 6:28 pm
Jonesboro Mayor Harold Perrin said Wednesday (Sept. 30) that his administration has worked to bring a convention center to Jonesboro for several years, working with several groups on the issue….
by - September 30, 2015 5:57 pm
United Technologies, doing business as Pratt & Whitney, was on Wednesday (Sept. 30) awarded an $11.347 million contract to remanufacture a rear engine turbine case. Such cases are part of…
by - September 30, 2015 5:30 pm
After posting wide variations for the past three reporting months, city of Fort Smith sales tax revenue moderated in the August report to a 2.29% gain for city sales taxes…
by - September 30, 2015 4:17 pm
Jesse Core has been on the fast track with his Springdale-based Core Brewery & Distillery. He took the beer-making hobby seriously and has turned it into a thriving business over…
