by - November 6, 2015 1:05 pm
First National Bank Fully Up and Running in NWA
The Paragould lender bought five empty branches in October 2014 for $12.2 million. The last of them, at 4000 Greathouse Springs Road in Johnson, opened a few weeks ago.
Regions
by - November 6, 2015 12:20 pm
Obama rejects Keystone pipeline plan, Arkansas lawmakers criticize the decision (Updated)
President Barack Obama on Friday (Nov. 6) rejected the Keystone XL pipeline proposal after a lengthy State Department review of the controversial project. The move ignited a barrage of criticism…
by - November 6, 2015 11:51 am
Bear State’s ‘core’ net income dips 18.7% in the third quarter
Little Rock-based Bear State Financial reported third quarter “core” net income of $3.319 million, down from core net income of $4.085 million during the same quarter of 2014. A typical…
by - November 6, 2015 10:04 am
Drone notes: To regulate or not to regulate …
To regulate drones or not to regulate drones. Many have called for more regulation of drones and two large media companies have penned opinions as to why there should be…
by - November 6, 2015 8:36 am
Hutchinson to Headline Rogers-Lowell Chambers Annual Meeting
The Arkansas governor will be the keynote speaker at the 94th annual event Feb. 27.
by - November 6, 2015 6:45 am
Energy In-depth: Lion Oil wins $72 million jury verdict over losses from ruptured ExxonMobil pipeline
Editor’s note: Each Friday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Energy In-depth,” a round-up of energy and regulatory news. LION OIL WINS $72 MILLION JURY VERDICT OVER LOSSES FROM RUPTURED EXXONMOBIL PIPELINE: Lion…
by - November 5, 2015 9:37 pm
The Breakfast Club
Food, fellowship and lively discussions endure at the famed Round Table at the state Capitol cafeteria – and other spots across the state – where elected officials, lobbyists and political junkies gather to solve the world’s problems.
by - November 5, 2015 9:26 pm
Six questions with entrepreneur Tina McCord of ZUNI Learning Tree
Tina McCord is the founder of ZUNI Learning Tree, an online learning portal for students, teachers, districts and parents, recently won the InnovatHER pitch contest at the Arkansas Regional Innovation…
by - November 5, 2015 8:37 pm
Tusk to Tail: The Hog season has officially soured when the boys talk presidential politics
story info compiled by David Rice Editor’s note: Welcome to the fourth season of Tusk to Tail – the sport of tailgating as organized, performed and perfected by a group…
by - November 5, 2015 8:15 pm
Phone survey asks about Halter U.S. Senate candidacy
An automated telephone survey conducted Thursday (Nov. 5) asked if respondents would support former Lt. Gov. Bill Halter over incumbent U.S. Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., in the 2016 U.S. Senate…
by - November 5, 2015 8:00 pm
Sam’s Club top execs under pressure to boost holiday sales, improve traffic
Analysts and retail insiders say this holiday season could make it or break it for Sam’s Club top management, which has already seen major changes in recent months, to include…
by - November 5, 2015 7:30 pm
Poinsett County Circuit Clerk switches to GOP, adding to trend
Poinsett County Circuit Clerk Misty Richardson became the sixth Northeast Arkansas elected official in four days to make the jump to the GOP, as candidate filing entered the homestretch on…
by - November 5, 2015 7:17 pm
Senators ask USDA to better protect farmers from Avian Flu losses
Nine U.S. Senators led by U.S. Sen. Thad Cochran, R-Miss., sent a letter of concern to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Thursday (Nov. 5) seeking more action…
by - November 5, 2015 7:17 pm
Senators ask USDA to better protect farmers from Avian Flu losses
Nine U.S. Senators led by U.S. Sen. Thad Cochran, R-Miss., sent a letter of concern to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Thursday (Nov. 5) seeking more action…
by - November 5, 2015 7:06 pm
Several state, federal races develop in waning days of election filing period
Thursday (Nov. 5) was a repeat of Wednesday at the Arkansas Capitol as nearly a dozen late filers showed up in the minutes before filing closed for the day with…
by - November 5, 2015 6:59 pm
USDA invests $30 Million to improve water quality in Mississippi River basin
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced that USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will invest $30 million this year in 33 new projects and 40 existing projects to improve…
by - November 5, 2015 6:53 pm
Downtown Springdale Alliance hires executive director
The Downtown Springdale Alliance (DSA) has hired Misty Murphy as the organization’s first executive director. Murphy will transition from her job as the Regional Trails Coordinator for the Razorback Regional…
by - November 5, 2015 6:53 pm
Downtown Springdale Alliance hires executive director
The Downtown Springdale Alliance (DSA) has hired Misty Murphy as the organization’s first executive director. Murphy will transition from her job as the Regional Trails Coordinator for the Razorback Regional…
by - November 5, 2015 6:49 pm
UA program for disabled teens garners $3.3 million in federal funds
The U.S. Department of Education recently awarded the University of Arkansas an additional $3.3 million to the Arkansas PROMISE project that pays for paid work experiences for Arkansas teens with…
by - November 5, 2015 6:49 pm
UA program for disabled teens garners $3.3 million in federal funds
The U.S. Department of Education recently awarded the University of Arkansas an additional $3.3 million to the Arkansas PROMISE project that pays for paid work experiences for Arkansas teens with…