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That is all

The last line in the 1970 hit movie “M.A.S.H” is simple and emotionally fitting: “That is all.” It now seems a simple and fitting response to a speech Monday night…

World Trade Center Arkansas Receives $207,000 SBA Grant

The World Trade Center of Arkansas in Rogers received its third round of grant funding from the State Trade Export Program (STEP). This year’s award totaled $207,535. The grant was…

Osteopathy School On Track For ASU In 2016

The Arkansas State University campus in Jonesboro was busy Monday with the first day of classes, not to mention the visit of nearly a dozen state legislators. The House and…

Rutledge, 48 Other State Attorneys General Reach $71 Million Settlement with Amgen

Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge on Monday announced that she, along with 48 other State Attorneys General, have reached a $71 million settlement with Amgen Inc. to resolve allegations that…

Juvenile Records To Be Destroyed In Craighead County

At least 50 years’ worth of juvenile court records in Craighead County may be headed to the ash heap as county officials find a way to destroy the records. Circuit…

World Trade Center Arkansas receives $207,000 SBA grant

The World Trade Center of Arkansas in Rogers received its third round of grant funding from the State Trade Export Program (STEP). This year's award totaled $207,535. The grant was…

State regulators to work with ‘stakeholders’ to meet EPA’s Clean Power rules

The Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality and the state Public Service Commission on Monday announced they would reconvene stakeholder meetings on Oct. 9 to begin the process of developing a…

NWA sales tax revenue rises in August report, up 8.23% year-to-date

Revenue from sales tax collected by Northwest Arkansas’ four largest cities rose 7.13% in August after only fractional gains in July. The cities of Bentonville, Fayetteville, Rogers and Springdale reported…

Eldridge says he is looking at 2016 election challenge to U.S. Sen. Boozman

Former U.S. Prosecuting Attorney for the Western District of Arkansas Conner Eldridge, who resigned from his post on Friday (Aug. 21), issued a statement Monday to address speculation on his…

Future School charter moves forward, ‘Big Picture’ talk to be held at UAFS

An application for Future School, a public charter planned for Fort Smith, was filed July 28 with the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE). Trish Flanagan says she is “positive about…

Stock Market Declines May Not Be A ‘Complete Negative’ For U.S. Consumers

How have the tumbles of the financial markets impacted Arkansas stocks and what could happen next? Economists and analysts weigh in.

Fayetteville may end minimum parking rules, other cities watching the move

A relaxation of off-street parking requirements in commercial zones is hoped to spur new development or redevelopment in older Fayetteville commercial areas. The proposal will be considered by the Fayetteville…

Stock market declines may not be a ‘complete negative’ for U.S. consumers

While it is uncertain how the past few days of headline-grabbing declines in U.S. and global equity markets will impact Arkansas’ economy, the global economic conditions fueling the equity market…

Former U.S. Attorney Conner Eldridge Considering Senate Challenge To Boozman

Former U.S. Attorney Conner Eldridge, who resigned from his post on Friday, issued a statement today to address speculation on his potential political future. Eldridge, a Democrat, has been rumored…

Cong. Hill Names HUD Waste Latest Golden Fleece Award Winner

Second District Cong. French Hill, R-Little Rock, announced his fourth winner of the Golden Fleece award, a “dishonor” he resurrected to bring attention to government waste. This month, Hill is…

Tech Park Board Issues Bids To Hire Construction Manager For Downtown Project

The Little Rock Technology Park Authority Board on Monday issued a “Request for Qualifications” (RFQ) for a construction manager to guide the planning, design and construction for the first phase…

Newly Designed State Timber Report Unveiled

The Arkansas Forest Resources Center has unveiled a newly redesigned Arkansas Timber Price report that provides average market prices for the state’s wide variety of timber products. The report, which…

Wal-Mart and its foundation commit $25 million to disaster relief

Reflecting on the 10 years since Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast, Wal-Mart and its foundation committed $25 million over five years to support disaster recovery and resilience efforts worldwide….

Walmart, Walmart Foundation Commit $25 Million To Disaster Relief

Walmart and its foundation committed $25 million over the next five years to support disaster recovery and resilience efforts worldwide. As part of the commitment, the Walmart Foundation is making…

Secret Shopping Finds Good And Bad In Regional Tourism Cross-promotion

Communities across the state show mixed results in their ability to cross-promote other attractions and destinations in their area, according to a report presented at the August meeting of the…

Arkansas newspapers undergo reboot as ownership changes revitalize industry

Connections: Steve Toth appointed Thrilled Land company president

Arvest campaign raises $214,000 for NWA, Fort Smith food pantries

Escobar named VP at Stone Bank