by - July 21, 2015 9:21 pm
Regions
by - July 21, 2015 9:20 pm
FAME JR
by - July 21, 2015 8:26 pm
Gordon’s Youth Foundation Annual Scholarship Banquet
College-bound students will receive much needed funds to help with the costs associated with attending school thanks in part to a generous scholarship courtesy of the Gordon’s Youth Foundation. Former…
by - July 21, 2015 4:07 pm
Las Faygas Texas Hold ’em Tournament & Casino Night
The C.A.R.E Initiative, a local nonprofit organization composed of employees of Saatchi & Saatchi X, has spent the last twelve years working to ensure local nonprofit agencies have the support…
by - July 21, 2015 3:08 pm
UA Nursing School Receives $1 Million To Increase Advanced Practice RNs
The University of Arkansas Eleanor Mann School of Nursing has received a federal grant of $1 million to increase the number of advanced practice registered nurses. The grant of $1,081,735…
by - July 21, 2015 2:31 pm
Festival of Murals organizers reveal ‘Unexpected’ event schedule, sponsors
A schedule, sponsors and location detail have been made public by organizers of the inaugural Festival of Murals event to be held in Downtown Fort Smith. At least seven U.S….
by - July 21, 2015 1:59 pm
Arkansas Public Service chair comfortable in new role, seeks workable solutions
For those familiar with the inner workings of the state Public Service Commission, there may not be a better equipped person than Ted. J. Thomas to handle the rigors, complexity…
by - July 21, 2015 1:47 pm
Sam’s Club, jewelers say custom jewelry demand growth led by Millennials
The Millennial generation, often characterized as “entitled kids,” are helping to drive more demand in custom jewelry, according to big box wholesaler Sam’s Club and local family-owned jewelers H.Perry in…
by - July 21, 2015 12:26 pm
UA Nursing receives $1 million federal grant
The University of Arkansas Eleanor Mann School of Nursing has received a federal grant of $1 million to increase the number of advanced practice registered nurses. The program is aimed…
by - July 21, 2015 12:12 pm
Fayetteville Montessori names operations director
Jaclyn Cochran has been named director of operations at Fayetteville Montessori School after returning to the school on June 1. She brings 15 years experience in early childhood education to…
by - July 21, 2015 12:00 pm
Northwest Health hosts event for grieving parents
Northwest Health System will host its second annual Parent Left Behind interactive seminar from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, August 29 at the Center for Nonprofits in Rogers….
by - July 21, 2015 10:08 am
Arkansas’ nonfarm jobs hit new record, June jobless rate at 5.7%
The estimated number of employed in Arkansas outpaced the size of the workforce, which held the state’s jobless rate at 5.7% in June. Federal figures released Tuesday morning show more…
by - July 21, 2015 9:01 am
Arkansas Jobless Rate Declines To 5.7% As State’s Labor Pool Grows By 200 Workers
Arkansas’ unemployment rate fell one-tenth of a percentage point in June as the state’s civilian labor pool grew by 200 workers, according to U.S. labor force data released Tuesday (July…
by - July 21, 2015 8:55 am
Ronald McDonald House Turns Dirt As $8.5 Million Goal Nears
The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Arkansas broke ground on a new $8.5 million housing facility on the campus of Arkansas Children’s Hospital on Tuesday.
by - July 21, 2015 5:15 am
Campus Talk: Parents Now Top Source of College Funding For First Time Since 2010
Editor’s note: Each Tuesday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Campus Talk,” a recap and deep-dive into education topics in our email newsletter, which you can sign up to receive daily for free here….
by - July 20, 2015 9:51 pm
The Compass Report: Arkansas Economy Improves In The First Quarter Of 2015
Gains in employment, sales tax collections and building permits resulted in the best combination of grades for Arkansas’ top three metro economies since the first quarter of 2012.
by - July 20, 2015 9:42 pm
PSC Chairman Ted Thomas Finds His New Regulatory Role To Be A Great Fit
Arkansas Public Service Commission Chairman Ted Thomas feels he’s perfectly suited for his new role as the state’s top utility mediator.
by - July 20, 2015 9:28 pm
Little Rock Political Firm Making An Impact
Impact Management Group is a well-connected consulting firm on the cutting edge in its multi-practice areas – especially in the digital arena – but it still places a real value on relationships.
by - July 20, 2015 9:14 pm
Southern Automotive Conference Set For Oct. 18-20 In Nashville
The Tennessee Automotive Manufacturers Association will host the 2015 Southern Automotive Conference, the region’s premiere automotive trade show, on Oct. 18-20 in Nashville.
by - July 20, 2015 8:12 pm
Fall Open Set For $80 Million Investment At Cherokee Casino & Hotel On Arkansas Border
Cherokee Casino & Hotel Roland – right across the border from Fort Smith – is eyeing a fall opening for the hotel portion of its new $80 million “premier entertainment development.”