by - January 11, 2015 7:34 pm
7 Fort Smith government moves
Solely for the purpose of providing a window into how Fort Smith city staff and the Board of Directors conduct public business, let’s revisit the process to name the water…
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by - January 11, 2015 9:07 am
Inaugural Events To Capture Early Half Of Week At State Capitol
The state capitol will be packed this week as the 90th General Assembly begins on Monday. Here’s a quick rundown of some of the political activities surrounding the start of…
by - January 11, 2015 8:44 am
Made In America: Manufacturing Job Growth Rises In 2014
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…
by - January 11, 2015 8:13 am
Bruce Cross: New NLRB Decision Gives Employees Free Rein Over Employer Email
Editor’s note: The author of this guest commentary, J. Bruce Cross, is a director with the Little Rock-based law firm Cross, Gunter, Witherspoon & Galchus, P.C. In recent years, the…
by - January 10, 2015 11:02 pm
Tradition Continues With 72nd Annual Coon Supper
Jordan Bontke with our content partner, KATV Ch. 7, reports: The 72nd annual Gillett Coon Supper brought hundreds to southeast Arkansas, including some newly elected political faces. Some may call…
by - January 10, 2015 8:43 am
Weekend Digest: The Original Hipsters Edition
TV PREVIEW: UNDER THE DOME This next week the 90th Arkansas General Assembly convenes. A new Governor, new constitutional officers, and new majorities for Republicans in the House and the…
by - January 10, 2015 8:17 am
Colette Honorable Formally Takes Spot On FERC
Chris Hickey with our content partner, KUAR FM 89.1 reports: The former chairwoman of Arkansas’ Public Service Commission now holds a position on the influential Federal Energy and Regulatory Commission,…
by - January 9, 2015 6:25 pm
All Arkansas House members vote for Keystone Pipeline
The U.S. House of Representatives, including all four members of the state’s House delegation, voted Friday to approve a pipeline project that supporters say will create jobs while opponents have…
by - January 9, 2015 5:41 pm
Keystone Pipeline Project Passes House, Heads To Senate
The U.S. House of Representatives, including all four members of the state’s House delegation, voted Friday to approve a pipeline project that supporters say will create jobs while opponents have…
by - January 9, 2015 5:33 pm
Tenaris Lays Off 300 Employees At Blytheville Mill
Officials with a steel pipe company in Mississippi County announced layoffs of nearly 30% of its workforce on Friday (Jan. 9). Houston-based Tenaris announced it was reducing production at three…
by - January 9, 2015 5:21 pm
Cook: The Slow Death of Arkansas ‘Must Attend’ Political Events
This Saturday is the 72nd annual Gillette Coon Supper, which is a wonderful event for the local community and raises money for worthy causes. I’ve been to the Coon Supper…
by - January 9, 2015 5:10 pm
Maggio Pleads Guilty To Bribery Charges
Former Circuit Judge Mike Maggio pleaded guilty to bribery, admitting that a campaign contribution he received influenced his decision to reduce a jury verdict. Maggio, a Conway judge, was running…
by - January 9, 2015 4:35 pm
Mid-South Community College Merges With ASU System
Officials with two major institutions of higher learning in the state said Friday that the merger of Mid-South Community College into the Arkansas State University system later this year could…
by - January 9, 2015 2:59 pm
Restructuring and Layoffs at Fayetteville-based Acumen Brands
As the e-commerce company continues to evolve, founder John James has turned CEO duties over to Terry Turpin.
by - January 9, 2015 2:35 pm
A ‘Thank you’ from Gov. Beebe
Nine-and-a-half years ago, I announced my intention to run for Governor of Arkansas. This next week, for the first time since June of 2005, I will not be pursuing or…
by - January 9, 2015 2:30 pm
Hutchinson names new directors for DFA, Livestock & Poultry, State Police
Gov.-elect Asa Hutchinson has announced Larry Walther as the new Director of the Department of Finance and Administration, Jami Cook as the new Director of the Arkansas Commission on Law…
by - January 9, 2015 2:26 pm
Retailers posted best holiday sales since 2005
The U.S. retail sector enjoyed a robust holiday season as consumers spent more money creating the best holiday sales increase since 2005. ShopperTrak reports holiday spending during November and December…
by - January 9, 2015 11:56 am
General William O. Darby Birthday Celebration
Fort Smith Museum of History General William O. Darby Birthday Celebration Saturday, February 7, 2015 1:00 p. m. The Fort Smith Museum of History will celebrate the birthday of native…
by - January 9, 2015 11:50 am
Hutchinson Announces Walther To Head DFA, 3 Other Appointments
Gov.-elect Asa Hutchinson has announced Larry Walther as the new Director of the Department of Finance and Administration, Jami Cook as the new Director of the Arkansas Commission on Law…
by - January 9, 2015 11:06 am
Beebe’s Farewell Address: Governor Is ‘Most Gratifying Responsibility’
Gov. Mike Beebe discussed his accomplishments and challenges in his next-to-last radio address last week. In his farewell address this week, Beebe reminisced on the social aspects and the more…