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On the campaign trail with Tom Cotton

Roby Brock, editor and owner of Little Rock-based Talk Business, was given access to U.S. Rep. Tom Cotton, R-Dardanelle, on Cotton’s first official day as a candidate for the U.S….

UA researchers post record number of inventions

During a February interview with The City Wire, Jeff Amerine said much of the research conducted by scientists at the University of Arkansas is “potentially groundbreaking.” On Wednesday (Aug. 7),…

Tyson Foods declares cash dividend

The board of directors of Tyson Foods Inc., recently declared the quarterly dividend of 5 cents per share on its Class A common stock and 4.5 cents per share on…

Small business growth helps Crawford County

It's been a mixed bag for Crawford County's economy this year, with a loss of one major employer even while other employers have been expanding. The year got off to…

U.S. consumer debt load remains high

As the economy continues to tip toe toward a healthier state, consumer confidence has risen substantially from a year ago but remains wobbly on a month-to-month basis. This caution heeded…

Jim Shearin, Real Estate Industry Veteran, Dies at 67

Executive began his career in Arkansas in 1970.

Manufacturing job rebound fades in Arkansas

Recent jobs data shows that Arkansas has not been able to maintain a rebound in manufacturing jobs like has been seen in the U.S. and most neighboring states. Beginning in…

Dynamic Fuels plant on standby, indefinitely

The $150 million renewable fuels plant co-owned by Tyson Foods and Syntroleum Corp. remains idle despite favorable operating conditions. The Dynamic Fuels venture in Geismar, La., takes chicken fat or…

CROSSMARK 5th Annual Casino Night

Don't miss out on a fun evening for a great cause! The Children's Miracle Network benefits The Arkansas Children's Hospital and thanks to events like this the best care possible…

Wal-Mart fined for safety violations (updated)

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. agreed to improve the safety conditions in 2,857 U.S. Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club stores following health hazards uncovered by the federal inspectors during a routine safety audit…

Wal-Mart Signs Settlement with U.S. Labor Department

Agreement resolves OSHA citations at New York store following 2011 inspections

William Dark to present slideshow at Janet Huckabee Center

Guest photographer, William Dark will be presenting a slideshow of his work at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Janet Huckabee Arkansas River Nature Center, 8300 Wells Lake Road. Dark has…

Wal-Mart eyes Hong Kong supermarket chain

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is reportedly considering a bid for a Hong Kong supermarket chain ParkNShop valued at $4 billion, by owner Whompoa Ltd., according to Reuters. The deadline for bidding…

2013 Aging Conference

Ozark Plantation Band to benefit the programs of Arkansas Support Network

Fayetteville City Council Approves Taxpayer Bond Issue

Local voters will decide Nov. 12 whether to allow 25 years worth of taxpayer bonds.

Bids open for Metropolitan National Bank 

Bankruptcy Judge James Mixon is accepting bids for the sale of Metropolitan National Bank from its insolvent holding company, Rogers Bancshares.  The stalking horse bidder, Ford Financial, proposed to the…

Northwest Health offers 3-D mammography

Northwest Breast Imaging Center at Willow Creek in Johnson, announced it recently began offering digital tomosynthesis, which relies on three-dimensional imaging to screen for breast cancer. A new study published…

Fort Smith Board vote delays business expansion plan

A Tuesday (Aug. 5) vote by the Fort Smith Board of Directors has put a temporary halt on a business expansion that could create up to seven jobs, according to…

Pryor, Cotton race reflects new political landscape

The 2014 general election is about 17 months away, but that has not stopped the race for U.S. Senate from kicking into high gear even before tonight's (Aug. 6) announcement…

U.S. Education chief McMahon grants waiver to Arkansas

Edie Stewart new CEO at Forward Arkansas

Bezos group gives Little Rock $30 million for park

Almost 1,000 Fort Smith water leaks repaired through June