by - August 3, 2015 12:00 am
Longtime United Bank Exec Moving to Rausch Coleman
Greg Allen, chief financial officer of United Bank since 2004, is leaving the Springdale lender to join Rausch Coleman Homes.
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by - August 3, 2015 12:00 am
Dispute Over Additional Work Triggers Legal Claim
Trulove Dirtworks LLC says it was never paid by the contractor for work it did to prepare for the Walmart Neighborhood Market at Don Tyson Parkway and Interstate 49.
by - August 3, 2015 12:00 am
Arkansas Childrens Hospital Moving Closer to Expansion?
In the past few months, some of the hospitals key leaders have met with health care executives and civic leaders in Northwest Arkansas, making it clear they are planning to build a local branch.
by - August 2, 2015 6:53 pm
The FOP should end its investigation effort
A decision by the Fort Smith Fraternal Order of Police to “investigate” certain members of the Fort Smith Board of Directors is as understandable as it is unfortunate. The action…
by - August 2, 2015 2:51 pm
Former Arkansas Senate Chief of Staff goes ‘Inside the Arkansas Legislature’
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…
by - August 2, 2015 2:27 pm
Self-correcting homo sapiens
I like to think I am an astute observer of the human scene, that I have a good memory, and my knowledge base is rooted in sound reasoning and empirical…
by - August 2, 2015 8:29 am
John Brummett, Sarah Huckabee Sanders Discuss State Of 2016 Presidential Race
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette columnist and TB&P contributor John Brummett sits down for an extended conversation with Sarah Huckabee Sanders, the campaign manager and daughter of 2016 Presidential candidate former Arkansas Gov….
by - August 2, 2015 8:07 am
New CJRW CEO Says Expect More Change
New CJRW CEO Darin Gray outlines what he sees as major challenges and opportunities for his firm and the world of advertising.
by - August 2, 2015 7:20 am
Inside The Arkansas Legislature With Bill ‘Scoop’ Lancaster
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
Made In America: National Manufacturing Day Planned For Oct. 2
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
Congressional Recap: Highway Bill Gets Approval As Congress Heads To Recess
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
Artists of Northwest Arkansa – National Painting Workshop
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
Beat the Heat Luncheon promotes hydration education for area coaches
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
Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit bring their No. 1 album to downtown Fort Smith
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
Weekend Digest: The Nuclear Boy Genius Edition
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 Falls Below 5%, Jonesboro Edges Higher
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’s Profits, Revenue Double On Recent Consolidation And Mergers
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 names new board member
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
Jonesboro Market To Get CBS Affiliate
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
Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday This Weekend
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.