by - January 8, 2015 12:19 am
Startup Talk: TB&P Launches Technology, Startup Microsite
TB&P is teaming up with First Security Bank’s OnlyInArk.com to broaden coverage of the state’s historic and budding entrepreneurial scene.
Regions
by - January 8, 2015 12:01 am
Hutchinson Visits Jonesboro, Thanks Supporters, Makes Key Appointments
The weather in downtown Jonesboro Wednesday night was downright cold. However, the state’s future governor received a very warm response from nearly 200 people in a pre-inaugural event. Gov.-elect Asa…
by - January 7, 2015 8:12 pm
State Education Officials Recommend Takeover Of Little Rock Schools
Sarah Whites-Koditschek with our content partner, KUAR FM 89.1 News, reports: Officials from the Arkansas Department of Education are recommending a state takeover of the Little Rock School District, while…
by - January 7, 2015 7:35 pm
2015 Legislative Preview: Jobs, healthcare, prisons, ethics, and much more
When the 90th General Assembly convenes next week, the ghosts of Arkansas’ political past won’t recognize the party make-up of the state capitol. Republicans will control 23 of 35 seats…
by - January 7, 2015 7:12 pm
Personnel changes announced at Arvest Bank Springdale
Arvest Bank Springdale announced the addition of Angela Whitlow as human resource manager for that market. The bank also said Megan Ford has been promoted to the new branch manager…
by - January 7, 2015 6:47 pm
New Year savings resolutions are plenty, but few are successful
To save more money is a common New Year’s resolution made by many, but financial consultant Joel Doelger of Credit Counseling of Arkansas said few people put an actionable savings…
by - January 7, 2015 6:11 pm
Boys & Girls Club officials ‘closely monitor’ Whirlpool pollution movement
Jerry Glidewell has been concerned for more than six months about the small amounts of cancer-causing TCE pollution from Whirlpool’s Fort Smith plant found under the Evans Boys & Girls…
by - January 7, 2015 5:59 pm
Jonesboro Sales Tax Jumps In December
It was a December to remember as Jonesboro city coffers saw a nearly double-digit increase in sales tax revenues. Jonesboro Finance Director Ben Barylske said the city’s sales tax brought…
by - January 7, 2015 4:26 pm
Tracy French Promoted To President And CEO Of Centennial Bank
Tracy French has been promoted to president and CEO of Centennial Bank, the subsidiary of Conway-based Home Bancshares. French replaces Randy Sims as president and CEO. Sims will remain CEO…
by - January 7, 2015 3:50 pm
Salary Commission Seeks To Compare Arkansas With Other States
The Independent Citizens Commission tasked with determining salaries for state elected officials asked for information on comparable states Wednesday in the face of a constitutional deadline to issue a review…
by - January 7, 2015 2:29 pm
Arkansas Legislative leaders seek quick action on big issues
The leaders of the Arkansas House and Senate hope the Legislature takes quick action on Gov.-elect Asa Hutchinson’s middle class tax cut and on the private option, and both say…
by - January 7, 2015 2:16 pm
Jerry Jones Donates Land To Razorback Foundation
The owner of the Dallas Cowboys recently closed on a $7.3 million purchase of 256 bank-owned acres west of the Cato Springs Road exit. He then deeded the property to an LLC controlled by the Razorback Foundation.
by - January 7, 2015 1:41 pm
NWA commercial building sector growth continues in November
Builders across Northwest Arkansas requested new construction permits for housing and commercial properties totaling $47.524 million in November among the region’s four largest cities. The permit values rose 16% from…
by - January 7, 2015 12:57 pm
Hopefuls audition for FSLT’s ‘Pride and Prejudice’
The Fort Smith Little Theater jumpstarted the new year by hosting auditions for its upcoming season opener, "Pride and Prejudice." Dozens of hopefuls made their way to the theater on…
by - January 7, 2015 12:22 pm
Wonders of Winter Wildlife (WOWW)
Wonders of Winter Wildlife (WOWW) Hobbs State Park – Conservation Area – January 17, 2015 If the onset of “cabin fever” is beginning to set in, the Wonders of Winter…
by - January 7, 2015 12:07 pm
Gov.-elect Asa Hutchinson: Ted Thomas To Chair PSC, Alec Farmer To Highway Commission
A day after Gov. Mike Beebe announced Lamar Davis would fill Colette Honorable’s spot on the Arkansas Public Service Commission, Gov.-elect Asa Hutchinson announced that consultant and former State Rep….
by - January 7, 2015 11:56 am
Arkansas GOP Executive Director Taking New Job At Impact Management Group
There will be one more former executive director of the Arkansas GOP working at Little Rock-based consulting firm, Impact Management Group. IMG announced Wednesday that Megan Tollett has joined the…
by - January 7, 2015 9:41 am
Gardening with Hydroponics
Gardening with Hydroponics – An Idea Not So New Local Expert to Explain “Hydroponics at a Glance” at Hobbs State Park Most people have never heard of the word “hydroponics”,…
by - January 7, 2015 8:38 am
Mike Sells: Report Explores Banking Habits of Professional Millennials
Millennials and their political preferences and consumer behaviors have been researched, dissected and discussed a great deal over the last few years. But, more so than perhaps any other generation,…
by - January 7, 2015 6:57 am
Legislative Leaders Hope For Quick Resolution To Tough Issues
The leaders of the Arkansas House and Senate hope the Legislature takes quick action on Gov.-elect Asa Hutchinson’s middle class tax cut and on the private option, and both say…