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Community Publishers Set to Close

The Bentonville-based company, primarily owned by Jim Walton, has reached an agreement to sell its remaining newspapers in Oklahoma.

Local World Gym Owner Files Bankruptcy

Rhett Garner of Bella Vista lists assets of $655,250 and liabilities of $10.2 million, after the closing of three locations, with two still open in Washington County.

Narrowing the skills gap

This week I signed into law three bills that form our workforce-training plan. Afterwards, a Little Rock television station ran a story about a fellow named Lawrence Aaron. A student…

Hillary Clinton makes official her bid for the White House

Former Arkansas First Lady, U.S. First Lady, U.S. Senator and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is jumping in the 2016 Presidential race seeking the Democratic nomination for the first time…

Hillary Clinton Presidential Launch Comes Sunday

Former Arkansas First Lady, U.S. First Lady, U.S. Senator and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is jumping in the 2016 Presidential race seeking the Democratic nomination for the first time since her failed 2008 bid.

Education Commissioner Johnny Key: ‘Teachers Know Best’

Newly installed state Education Commissioner Johnny Key laid out his philosophy for public education in Arkansas, stating he was a strong supporter of Common Core and wants to find ways to empower teachers and strengthen leadership in order to improve schools.

Made In America: Volvo Expected To Announce U.S. Superproject Soon

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. VOLVO…

Manufacturing Giant Caterpillar Jumps Into Data Arena With Game-Changing Deals

Is manufacturing giant Caterpillar poised to take on Little Rock’s Acxiom, Experian and other data tech firms in the emerging area of artificial intelligence and predictive analytics? In the past…

Thousands take steps for heart health at 2015 Heart Walk

Balloons released into the air signaled the start of the Northwest Arkansas 2015 Heart Walk on Saturday (April 11) at Arvest Ballpark. More than 10,000 people, along with many of…

Walton Family Announces Plan To Keep Wal-Mart Ownership At 50%

The Walton Family said it plans to divest roughly 6% of its majority stake in Wal-Mart Stores over the next few years into a new trust entity in order to…

Walton family announces plan keep Wal-Mart ownership near 50%

The Walton Family plans to divest roughly 6% of its majority stake in Wal-Mart Stores over the next few years into a new trust entity as the family's interest has…

Weekend Digest: The Ready For Hillary Edition

TV PREVIEW – THE READY FOR HILLARY EDITION New Arkansas Education Commissioner Johnny Key has a series of challenges and opportunities in his new role. We’ll sit down for a…

Children & Family Services Director Speaks On Claims Made By Rep. Harris In ‘Rehoming’ Case

Marine Glisovic with our content partner, KATV Ch. 7 News, reports: For the first time on camera, Department of Children and Family Services Director Cecile Blucker speaks out on the…

ForwARd Arkansas Updates State Board Of Ed On Planning Process

Sarah Whites-Koditschek with our content partner, KUAR FM 89.1 reports: The Arkansas State Board of Education heard an update Friday from ForwARd Arkansas, a project established by the Winthrop Rockefeller…

Congressional Recap: Arkansas Delegation Tours State

The second week of a spring recess kept members of the state’s congressional delegation busy, talking with constituents and speaking about a variety of issues.

Summer Concert Serires

Smokey and the Mirror, the Fayetteville based Americana husband and wife duo, will bring the energy for the third of our Free Summer Concert Series. The event is Located at…

ASU Board Of Trustees Approves Limited Alcohol Sales At Certain Events

After learning that alcohol sales would be very limited at Arkansas State University, the ASU Board of Trustees approved a lease agreement with the NEA Sports Club.

AG Rutledge Distributes $21.5 Million In Funds From S&P Settlement

Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge said Friday that $21.5 million from a recent Standard & Poor’s (S&P) settlement will be distributed in accordance with Act 763 of 2013. The announcement…

Erica Tait Picked As Jonesboro MPO Director

The Transportation Policy Committee of the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) named Erica Tait of Jonesboro to serve as the new director of the organization, effective immediately, Jonesboro city communications director…

Lawmakers Calling For Investigation Into Little Rock VA Solar Panel Project (UPDATED)

KATV Ch. 7’s Elicia Dover reports: Two lawmakers are calling for the inspector general of the VA to conduct an investigation into the solar panel project at the Little Rock…