by - January 2, 2015 12:17 am
Southwestern Electric Power Co. (SWEPCO) served notice that it will no longer pursue a $116 million, 345 kilovolt (kV) electric transmission project in Northwest Arkansas due to a lack of need.
by - January 1, 2015 3:22 pm
The Arkansas Department of Higher Education (ADHE), in partnership with the Information Network of Arkansas, has launched of a new “College for You” financial aid website. The website is an…
by - January 1, 2015 12:23 am
A Republican sweep, ethics scandals, successful ballot issues, legal challenges and the private option made for a newsy 12 months.
by - January 1, 2015 12:22 am
In the diverse landscape of business in Arkansas, it was a year of more ups than downs. What were some of the top business stories of 2014 and is there more good news to come?
by - December 31, 2014 11:51 pm
It would have required one helluva crystal ball in early 2014 to bet that two struggling Arkansas-based trucking companies would see their stock price more than double by year end….
by - December 31, 2014 5:33 pm
Gov. Mike Beebe on Wednesday (Dec. 31) announced the following appointments to state boards and commissions, and judicial appointments. Donald R. Betterton, Osceola, as District Court Judge of Mississippi County,…
by - December 31, 2014 2:11 pm
Gov.-elect Asa Hutchinson ended 2014 with an announcement that he will keep two agency directors and bring back a Huckabee administrator to a third one. On Wednesday, Hutchinson said Amy…
by - December 31, 2014 1:41 pm
To my disappointment, the first two meetings of the new Independent Citizens Commission have not been live-streamed as they were hosted on the Senate side of the capitol. However, their…
by - December 31, 2014 1:30 pm
Gov.-elect Asa Hutchinson ended 2014 with an announcement that he will keep two agency directors and bring back a Huckabee administrator to a third one. On Wednesday, Hutchinson said Amy…
by - December 31, 2014 1:21 pm
Gov. Mike Beebe made two appointments to the Arkansas Court of Appeals on Wednesday. The two vacancies were caused by the appellate judges being elected to the Arkansas Supreme Court….
by - December 31, 2014 1:11 pm
Jeff Amerine has left his position as vice provost of research and economic development at the University of Arkansas to focus on startup consulting.
by - December 31, 2014 11:02 am
To all of our advertisers and readers, have a safe and wonderful New Years Eve. Our offices will be closed Thursday.
by - December 31, 2014 10:54 am
Jimmy G. Bell, founder and CEO of Jimmy Bell Real Estate Co. in Van Buren, had been battling cancer.
by - December 31, 2014 10:10 am
Creditors who allege Arvest Bank defaulted on a $25 million debt related to its 2012 acquisition of Kansas City-based Union Bank are suing the company.
by - December 30, 2014 7:22 pm
Gov.-elect Asa Hutchinson named Dr. Greg Bledsoe as the state’s new Surgeon General. He replaces Dr. Joe Thompson, who was told in late November that he would not remain in…
by - December 30, 2014 7:18 pm
The Independent Citizens Commission charged with setting salaries for legislators, constitutional officers, and judges hopes to hear from some of those people at its next meeting Jan. 7. At its…
by - December 30, 2014 6:03 pm
The popularity of holiday gift cards continues to rise to an estimated $31.74 billion this year, according to the National Retail Federation. Yet, nearly $1 billion of those will go…
by - December 30, 2014 5:53 pm
It would have required one helluva crystal ball in early 2014 to bet that two struggling Arkansas-based trucking companies would see their stock price more than double by year end….
by - December 30, 2014 4:12 pm
Make sure to call soon to schedule your appointment for the 2015 Bridal Extravaganza. The Botanical Garden of the Ozarks was voted "Best Place to Get Married". Ideas for the…
by - December 30, 2014 4:10 pm
Gov.-elect Asa Hutchinson named Dr. Greg Bledsoe as the state’s new Surgeon General. He replaces Dr. Joe Thompson, who was told in late November that he would not remain in…
