by - August 7, 2015 9:05 am
A substantive issue our country is currently debating is the nuclear deal reached between Iran and six of the world’s superpowers. Like many deals between nations, it’s probably not perfect,…
by - August 7, 2015 5:55 am
It started with fireworks, continued with fireworks and ended with fireworks. The first Republican presidential debate of the 2016 campaign brought the current top 10 candidates according to the polls…
by - August 6, 2015 10:01 pm
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge approved a substituted ballot title that will allow term limits supporters to collect signatures for a proposed constitutional amendment in 2016. The popular name for…
by - August 6, 2015 9:48 pm
As Arkansas’ Department of Workforce Services Director, Daryl Bassett leads one of the state’s largest agencies with an annual budget of $1.7 billion – a significant portion coming from federal…
by - August 6, 2015 9:17 pm
Benton and Washington counties enjoy a concentration of corporate home office jobs more than seven times the national average according to U.S. Census data tables. The number of jobs related…
by - August 6, 2015 8:31 pm
The beating of animals is certainly opposed by Dawson Meadows but he comes out in the political season to endorse the beating of eggs, drums and meat if it needs…
by - August 6, 2015 8:01 pm
A sales tax election may be in the offering later this year as a Jonesboro City Council committee will meet next week to discuss the issue. The Jonesboro City Council…
by - August 6, 2015 6:11 pm
Tyson Foods has been in the beef business 14 years since its $3.2 billion purchase in June 2001 of IBP, a privately held meatpacker. After that deal, beef has comprised…
by - August 6, 2015 5:18 pm
John Tyson, chairman of Tyson Foods and grandson of the founder, sold 335,550 shares of his stock in the meat company for proceeds totaling more than $13.858 million. The insider…
by - August 6, 2015 5:08 pm
Arkansas Department of Workforce Services Daryl Bassett says the state has the workforce to compete for any job, but he claims more coordination and collaboration among public and private groups is needed.
by - August 6, 2015 2:53 pm
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced Thursday the 80 winners of the second annual Growth Accelerator Fund Competition and one Arkansas startup group was recognized. Fayetteville-based Startup Junkie, led…
by - August 6, 2015 2:36 pm
State Rep. Eddie Armstrong, D-North Little Rock, said Thursday that the signing of a bill 50 years ago helped pave the way for lawmakers like him.
by - August 6, 2015 2:17 pm
Hobbs State Park to Offer More Snorkeling Tours If you haven’t been snorkeling, you’re missing out on a lot of fun. You don’t need any heavy scuba equipment, and you…
by - August 6, 2015 1:56 pm
Saturday, December 12: Claudia Burson Trio and Ben Harris is back with the Blues on Saturday, December 12th, at 6:30 pm in the Walmart World Room at The Walmart Museum….
by - August 6, 2015 1:54 pm
We are rolling out the red carpet for this year’s “Red Shoe Shindig presents a Night at the Oscars” benefitting the Ronald McDonald Family Room® at Mercy Hospital Fort Smith…
by - August 6, 2015 1:51 pm
Saturday, November 21: Folk and Bluegrass with Smokey & The Mirror on Saturday, November 21st, at 6:30 pm in the Walmart World Room at The Walmart Museum. Tickets are $5…
by - August 6, 2015 1:27 pm
Saturday, October 3: Americana singer songwriter, Luke Pruitt on Saturday, October 3rd, at 6:30 pm in the Walmart World Room at The Walmart Museum. Tickets are $5 with proceeds benefiting…
by - August 6, 2015 1:23 pm
Saturday, September 19: RJ Mischo is back to bring you another stellar performance, Saturday, September 19 at 6:30 pm in the Walmart World Room at The Walmart Museum. Tickets are…
by - August 6, 2015 1:01 pm
A new business in Fort Smith’s Pavilion shopping center is bringing opportunities for entertainment, as well as helping local charities raise money that will stay in the community. Painting With…
by - August 6, 2015 11:10 am
David Tovar, former vice president of corporate communications for Wal-Mart Stores, was recently hired by Sprint and will relocate his family to the Kansas City area. Tovar reportedly joined Sprint…
