by - August 11, 2014 4:59 pm
Experts: Broadband Can Reach Schools With Existing Funds
Arkansas should be able to connect all of its schools to high-speed fiber optics broadband networks within a few years using $15 million it already spends.
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by - August 11, 2014 4:46 pm
Johnny Cash Music Festival Sold Out
The fourth annual Johnny Cash Music Festival is officially sold out, but tickets to tour the music legend’s childhood home in Dyess are still available.
by - August 11, 2014 4:25 pm
TaMolly’s Applies For Club Licenses In Craighead, Greene Counties
A pair of restaurants in Craighead and Greene counties have turned in paperwork to become private clubs, the director of the state’s Alcohol Beverage Control board said Monday. The TaMolly’s…
by - August 11, 2014 11:20 am
Fort Smith airport obtains largest-ever FAA grant, updates fire service plan
A $4.9 million grant from the Federal Aviation Administration to the Fort Smith Regional Airport is the largest single grant received by the airport and will pay for completion of…
by - August 11, 2014 10:36 am
Arkansas CEOs optimistic about improving economy
The latest survey of more than 150 Arkansas company leaders indicates an improved outlook for the rest of 2014 on the sales and hiring front, as well as expectations that…
by - August 11, 2014 10:05 am
Africa Holds Promising Growth Amid Wal-Mart, U.S. Investment
Over the past decade, six of the 10 fastest growing economies are in Africa, which has already prompted some of America’s largest firms like Wal-Mart to step up its investments.
by - August 11, 2014 9:44 am
Fort Smith Airport Receives $4.9 Million Grant
The Fort Smith Regional Airport will receive a $4.9 million grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), according to members of the state’s Congressional delegation. The funding will be used…
by - August 11, 2014 9:36 am
Taylor joins Jimmy Bell Real Estate
Accountant Staci Taylor has joined Van Buren-based Jimmy Bell Real Estate Company. Taylor performs accounting for more than 30 companies relating to all aspects of the Jimmy Bell Real Estate…
by - August 11, 2014 9:14 am
Advanced Cabling Systems Acquires 1st Response Security
North Little Rock-based Advanced Cabling Systems says it has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase 1st Response Security, a locally owned security and camera system provider. All employees from…
by - August 10, 2014 8:40 pm
Bank experts applaud Arvest settlement of major Smiley debts
Arvest had plenty of reasons to settle claims with 18 of 20 banks who were owed money by former Arvest group president Dennis Smiley. The Fayetteville-based Arvest Bank reached private…
by - August 10, 2014 8:32 pm
Africa holds promising growth amid Wal-Mart, U.S. investment
Wal-Mart took part during the past week in a three-day U.S.-African Business Forum in Washington, D.C. where business and government leaders discussed investment and economic opportunities. Wal-Mart CEO Doug McMillon…
by - August 10, 2014 8:17 pm
The Pryor and Cotton disconnect
Are we allowing the manipulation of past voting records to be the reason to elect or not elect a future U.S. Senator for our state? Arkansans, especially those watching the…
by - August 10, 2014 11:17 am
Clayton House invites guests to go ‘Sippin’ on Sixth Street’
The Clayton House's traditional silver tea sets and lace tablecloths were nowhere to be found on Saturday (August 9) evening, as the historic home in Fort Smith hosted a real…
by - August 10, 2014 9:07 am
Business Leader Confidence Survey: Optimism On Improving Economy
Our latest business confidence survey of 150 Arkansas CEOs and company leaders. What do they see happening in the next six months with employment, sales, and business investment?
by - August 9, 2014 5:57 pm
Northeast Arkansas A ‘Battleground’ In 2014 Races
There is one thing that Republicans and Democrats in Arkansas might agree on: Northeast Arkansas could make or break both parties’ 2014 fortunes.
by - August 9, 2014 8:00 am
Jonesboro Voters Head To Polls Tuesday To Amend Special Sales Tax
Voters will go to the polls Tuesday to decide whether or not to amend a 2000 sales tax ordinance that will allow the city of Jonesboro to reprioritize its budget…
by - August 9, 2014 4:43 am
Weekend Digest: The American Bandstand Edition
For our weekend business and political readers: THE MOST SUCCESSFUL MUSICAL PROGRAM IN HISTORY It started locally in Philadelphia and spread across the nation. Hosted by the late Dick Clark,…
by - August 8, 2014 10:37 pm
200-Acre Master-planned, Mixed-use Development Coming To Jonesboro
A 200-acre site in the Hilltop area of Jonesboro will be a one-of-a-kind, amenity-driven neighborhood for the city. Read on for more details.
by - August 8, 2014 8:45 pm
2014 Junior Auxiliary of Rogers-Bentonville Presents “A Night at the Speakeasy”
All you mugs and dolls, grab your glad rags and ankle on over to our juice joint for a lollapalooza of a time. You don’t have to be an…
by - August 8, 2014 7:46 pm
Cotton and Pryor visit Fort Smith, talk jobs, farms and Iraq
The two leading Arkansas candidates in the U.S. Senate race were in Fort Smith on Friday (Aug. 8) with one talking about a jobs plan and the other pledging to…