by - May 9, 2015 11:25 am
Congressional Recap: Senate Works On Foreign, Domestic Policy
The House of Representatives was off this week due to a district work period, while senators pushed through legislation running the gamut.
Regions
by - May 9, 2015 9:45 am
The Death Penalty
As the cycle of debate and delay continues, former Attorney General Steve Clark reflects on past executions in Arkansas.
by - May 9, 2015 8:54 am
Huckabee, Hillary Campaigns Bring Messages To Arkansas
The two presidential candidates with ties to Arkansas ended the week making their pitch to voters and gathering supporters in the Natural State. Former Gov. Mike Huckabee, R-Ark., on Friday…
by - May 9, 2015 8:47 am
ASU Board Of Trustees Approves $244 Million Budget, Tuition Hikes For 2015-16 School Year
The Arkansas State University Board of Trustees on Friday okayed a $243.7 million operating budget and campus tuition and fee increases for the 2015-2016 academic year, meaning full-time students at…
by - May 9, 2015 8:41 am
Little Rock Port Authority Adopts Land Use Guidelines
The Little Rock Port Authority board of directors unanimously adopted a resolution supporting what it calls “appropriate land use and development on properties adjacent to and within the Little Rock…
by - May 9, 2015 8:30 am
Qualchoice Creating Not-For-Profit HMO
The Arkansas Insurance Department has granted a certificate of authority to Qualchoice Advantage to operate a new not-for-profit health maintenance organization. Mike Stock, CEO of QualChoice Holdings, said in an…
by - May 9, 2015 6:51 am
Weekend Digest: The Hillary And Huckabee Hit The Road Edition
TV PREVIEW: FROM HUCKABEE TO HEALTH CARE On this week’s agenda: Legislative leaders of Arkansas’ health reform task force are bringing open minds to the debate, but there’s no getting…
by - May 8, 2015 4:53 pm
Arkansas National Guard facilities increase security
Officials with the Arkansas National Guard announced Friday (May 8) implementation of additional random force protection measures at all of its facilities and installations in Arkansas as a result of…
by - May 8, 2015 1:25 pm
Walmart Canada Capitalizes On Vacated Target Stores, Investing $289 Million
Walmart Canada said it will acquire about 3 million square feet of retail and warehouse distribution space from Target, who pulled out of the country last year. Parent company Wal-Mart…
by - May 8, 2015 11:58 am
Walmart Buying 13 Target Stores in Canada
The company expects to invest approximately $290 million to acquire and renovate 13 former Target locations and one distribution center.
by - May 8, 2015 11:53 am
Gov. Hutchinson Announces Pardons, Restoration Of Firearms
Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Friday announced his intent to grant two pardons and one restoration of firearms rights only. An additional 148 clemency requests were denied and 28 had no…
by - May 8, 2015 11:46 am
UAFS mentor program connects students with business leaders
University of Arkansas at Fort Smith student Casey Millspaugh’s life was changed by a business card. Millspaugh was a senior business student at UAFS when Bill Hanna, president of…
by - May 8, 2015 11:07 am
Trade Promotion Authority Promotes Level Playing Field (OPINION)
Congress faces an important choice in the months ahead as it considers a bill to renew Trade Promotion Authority (TPA).
by - May 8, 2015 11:03 am
Walmart Canada capitalizes on vacated Target stores, investing $289 million
Walmart Canada said it will acquire about 3 million square feet of retail and warehouse distribution space from Target, who pulled out of the country last year. Wal-Mart Stores expects…
by - May 8, 2015 8:47 am
Bentonville Couple Pledges $1M Gift to UA Bumpers College
Bob Bogle, the first manager of Waltons Five and Dime in Bentonville, and his wife Marilyn, have pledged $1 million to the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences at the University of Arkansas.
by - May 8, 2015 8:32 am
USA Truck CEO Being Treated for Lung Cancer
On medical leave since April 6, John Simone says he does not have a timetable for a return.
by - May 8, 2015 5:58 am
Energy In-depth: MISO Says Energy Grid Ready For Summer Demand
MISO recently released its 2015 summer forecast, projecting that the Carmel-Ind.-based grid operator will have more than enough electric power generation to meet peak demand during the hottest part of the year.
by - May 7, 2015 7:53 pm
Introduction to the Enneagram
Introduction to the Enneagram is a seminar taught by Kaye Bernard and sponsored by the Enneagram Fellowship of Fort Smith. "What ever your spiritual background, the Enneagram of nine personality…
by - May 7, 2015 7:34 pm
More Arkansas road work delayed because of federal funding issue
Arkansas highway officials have again pulled construction projects out of the bid process because of uncertainty with federal funding. To date, 70 road projects totaling an estimated $282 million have…
by - May 7, 2015 6:52 pm
The Supply Side: Payment for ‘free’ tech experts debated
Some suppliers for Sam’s Club now have told retail consultants they are being charged for a “Tech Experts” help line launched by Sam’s Club in April of last year. A major…