by - August 2, 2015 7:20 am
Former Arkansas State Senate Chief of Staff Bill “Scoop” Lancaster has a new book out full of inside stories regarding his time in state politics. It is titled “Inside the Arkansas Legislature” and long-time politicos are bound to enjoy.
by - August 2, 2015 7:12 am
Editor’s note: Each Sunday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Made In America,” a wrap-up of manufacturing news in our email newsletter, which you can sign up to receive daily for free here. NATIONAL…
by - August 2, 2015 7:09 am
The debate over a highway bill capped this week’s action in the nation’s capital as lawmakers approved a short-term bill before heading to recess. Meanwhile, one of the issues to…
by - August 1, 2015 9:02 pm
ANA ANNUAL ART WORKSHOP Tulsa fine Artist, Derek Penix will be holding a workshop of birds, boats and more. (A day of Plein Air is also planned depending on weather.)…
by - August 1, 2015 11:59 am
Rhonda Fincher lost her son to heat stroke 20 years ago and has worked since then to educate coaches, parents and athletes on the importance of proper hydration. Her work…
by - August 1, 2015 11:13 am
If great live music is religion, then more than 3,500 people gathered for some church at the inaugural Peacemaker Music & Arts Festival with rising music superstar Jason Isbell and…
by - August 1, 2015 7:01 am
TV PREVIEW: A BRUMMETT & A HUCKABEE On this week’s TV edition of Talk Business & Politics: Mike Huckabee makes controversial comments. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette columnist and TB&P contributor John Brummett…
by - July 31, 2015 1:02 pm
Central Arkansas’ jobless rate fell below five percent in June as the area’s labor pool added more than 11,000 workers to employer’s payrolls, according to the most recent figures released…
by - July 31, 2015 12:50 pm
Bear State Financial, Inc. saw a stark improvement in its second quarter profits after the former Harrison-based regional bank consolidated its three subsidiary banks into a single charter earlier this…
by - July 31, 2015 12:10 pm
Tyson Foods has named Mikel Durham as a new board member which was made effective July 30. Durham will be an independent director. She serves as the chief commercial officer…
by - July 31, 2015 11:52 am
The “Tiffany Network” is coming to Jonesboro. Officials with Mississippi-based communications company Waypoint Media said Friday that a CBS affiliate will start broadcasting Aug. 1 in the Jonesboro market. Michael…
by - July 31, 2015 11:05 am
Another school year starts in a few weeks and parents are likely to hit the stores this weekend to buy school supplies and clothes at a reduced rate.
by - July 31, 2015 9:41 am
College football season is just around the corner and Arkansas State University football coach Blake Anderson said he believes his team will score a lot of touchdowns this year. Chamber officials are hoping for the same.
by - July 31, 2015 9:39 am
The chief financial officer for the city of Jonesboro announced his resignation Friday. Ben Barylske, who came to work with the city as chief financial officer in Nov. 2010, will…
by - July 31, 2015 9:11 am
Mikel Durhams international career spans 30 years and includes executive positions at PepsiCo, Guinness, Burger King and Cadbury Schweppes.
by - July 31, 2015 9:10 am
From our content partners at KAIT Ch. 8: Jonesboro fire crews have worked through the night to fight a fire in downtown Jonesboro. According to Jonesboro E911 Director Jeff Presley,…
by - July 31, 2015 6:22 am
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. Read…
by - July 31, 2015 2:08 am
Grammy® nominated Native Flute Recording Artist John Two-Hawks is coming to the Alma Performing Arts Center on his national 'Horse Spirit' Tour, bringing deeply moving stories of indigenous resilience to…
by - July 30, 2015 10:46 pm
Bank of Fayetteville, Fayetteville’s oldest hometown bank, is being acquired by Farmers and Merchants Bankshares of Stuttgart to form a $1 billion financial institution with equity capital exceeding $142 million….
by - July 30, 2015 9:50 pm
Bank of Fayetteville, Fayetteville’s oldest hometown bank, is being acquired by Farmers and Merchants Bankshares of Stuttgart to form a $1 billion financial institution with equity capital exceeding $142 million….
