by - October 19, 2014 4:29 pm
Early Voting Kicks Off Monday
The home stretch of the 2014 campaign starts Monday (Oct. 20) as voters get an opportunity to mark ballots for this year’s general election. Early voting begins Monday at locations…
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by - October 19, 2014 4:27 pm
The ‘when?’ of business ownership
Owning a small business is no easy task. Starting a business from scratch, however, requires a mental deficiency or youth. My own excuse decades ago was youth. There are advantages…
by - October 19, 2014 4:17 pm
Tolbert: GOP Still Ahead In New Voter Registrations
Last month, I took I look at the new voter registrations by party showing that Republicans held the edge for 2014. This is important as Democrats are consistently pointing to…
by - October 19, 2014 4:10 pm
Too much ‘fight’ in Cotton’s campaigning
Dear Congressman Cotton: Conventional political wisdom buttressed by successive survey data suggests that you represent one of the best opportunities Republicans have in their effort to take over the U.S….
by - October 19, 2014 12:14 pm
Record-breaking crowd attends Poteau Balloon Fest
Beautiful weather and bright balloons made for the perfect weekend as Poteau hosted its tenth annual "Balloon Fest" on Friday and Saturday (Oct. 17-18). Thousands of visitors from throughout Oklahoma,…
by - October 19, 2014 11:43 am
War Eagle Craft Fair continues tradition of bringing people together
On crisp fall days dating back to the 1800s people have gathered at the War Eagle Mill located in a lush valley on the banks of War Eagle Creek. In…
by - October 19, 2014 10:49 am
Taste of Home cooks delicious dishes at cooking school
Chicken Marsala lasagna, Santa Fe spinach dip and gingerbread cheesecake were the stars of the show Thursday night (Oct. 16) at the Springdale Civic Center during the Taste of Home…
by - October 19, 2014 9:22 am
For, Against & Iffy: 3 Ballot Issues Bring Mixed Results
Three of the five measures that are likely to be on the November 4th ballot are polling with different degrees of voter support, according to a new battery of surveys from Talk Business & Politics and Hendrix College.
by - October 19, 2014 8:30 am
Clinton Stumps For Arkansas Democrats In Boyhood Home
Jordan Bontke with our content partner, KATV News, reports: Former President Bill Clinton joined fellow Democrats for a rally in front of hundreds at Hot Springs late Friday. Congressional candidate…
by - October 19, 2014 1:24 am
Three Business Leaders Added To Relyance Bank Board
Jefferson Bancshares, parent company of Pine Bluff-based Relyance Bank,added three new members to its board of directors. David Ferrell, Marshall Kelley and Thomas Murchison, III will join the board. Ferrell…
by - October 19, 2014 1:03 am
Governor Candidates Debate Final Time In Northeast Arkansas
Republican Asa Hutchinson and Democrat Mike Ross will square off in their final debate before the Nov. 4 general election in Jonesboro on Monday night. The forum will take place…
by - October 18, 2014 4:39 pm
Ratliff, Davis Debate Common Core In District 60 Seat
The two candidates in House District 60 are stressing their beliefs as well as their work before voters head to the polls Nov. 4. Republican Blaine Davis of Hoxie is…
by - October 18, 2014 7:46 am
Weekend Digest: The Photo Economy Edition
For our weekend business and political readers: TV PREVIEW: NEW TB&P-HENDRIX COLLEGE POLLING BEGINS On this week’s edition of Talk Business & Politics, we begin our last round of polling…
by - October 18, 2014 7:19 am
Tolbert: Is Pryor Campaign Pressuring Reporters To Edit Stories?
In the close, contentious, and well-funded current Senate campaign battle between Tom Cotton and Mark Pryor, every little jot and tittle of every word is subject to such scrutiny and…
by - October 17, 2014 4:22 pm
First National Bank Of NWA Expanding to Bentonville
Construction of the banks fifth location will start early next year at 402 S.W. A St., across the street from the Thrive mixed-use development under construction by ERC Cos.
by - October 17, 2014 3:57 pm
Fed Economist: Central, Northwest Arkansas ‘Pockets Of Strength’
A Federal Reserve economist says Arkansas’ economy struggles to gain a stable foothold for solid growth years after the Great Recession. How is that impacting jobs, incomes, home sales, agriculture and more?
by - October 17, 2014 3:55 pm
Debates End With First District Candidates
Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Jonesboro, said national security issues like ISIS and the Ebola virus cannot be adequately addressed unless the nation solves its debt problem. His Democratic opponent, Heber Springs…
by - October 17, 2014 12:29 pm
Fed Economist: Central, Northwest Arkansas ‘pockets of strength’
A Federal Reserve economist says Arkansas’ economy struggles to gain a stable foothold for solid growth years after the so-called “Great Recession,” with the Little Rock and Northwest Arkansas areas…
by - October 17, 2014 11:59 am
Bill Simon snags seat on Darden board
Darden Restaurants has named Bill Simon, former CEO of Walmart U.S., to its board of directors. Simon is no stranger to the restaurant business. He spent more than a year…
by - October 17, 2014 11:35 am
New York Standards Quartet
Quartet Brings Innovative Jazz Fusion to Walton Arts Center There will be two performances Fri., Nov. 7, 2014 at 7 pm and 9 pm. Single tickets go on sale today…