by - September 23, 2016 7:36 am
Vacant Restaurant Property on Dickson Street Sells For $1.3M
The building that housed 1936 Club, Aquafire Restaurant and Bistro and San Lio is under new ownership, and looking for a long-term tenant.
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by - September 23, 2016 5:48 am
Poll: Boozman still far ahead of Eldridge in Senate contest
Incumbent Republican Sen. John Boozman maintains a significant lead over his Democratic challenger Conner Eldridge roughly six weeks before Election Day. A new Talk Business & Politics-Hendrix College survey shows…
by - September 23, 2016 5:06 am
Arkansas Supreme Court rules to keep marijuana act on the ballot; second lawsuit remains
The Arkansas Supreme Court ruled Thursday in favor of keeping on the November ballot the Arkansas Medical Cannabis Act, one of two initiatives related to medical marijuana, but the initiative…
by - September 22, 2016 9:36 pm
Dr. Cole Goodman honored for career in medicine, confronting Arkansas’ doctor shortage
Dr. Cole Goodman unwillingly stepped away from his career as a plastic surgeon in 2009, but he had a tearful message for the community of Fort Smith Thursday night. His…
by - September 22, 2016 9:14 pm
Fort Smith’s utilities director pick turns down offer, search moves back to square one
The city of Fort Smith is back to square one on its search for a utilities director. On Tuesday, Sept. 22, top pick Francisco Martinez turned down the administration’s $102,000…
by - September 22, 2016 9:01 pm
Lawrence County Democrats select Thomison to be county’s next judge
Lawrence County Democrats selected 59-year-old John Thomison Thursday night (Sept. 22) to be the party’s nominee for county judge in the November general election. Deceased Judge Dale Freeman’s name will…
by - September 22, 2016 8:46 pm
Tusk to Tail: It’s waaaaay too early to pick college football playoff teams … but we did anyway
Editor’s note: Welcome to the fifth season of Tusk to Tail – the sport of tailgating as organized, performed and perfected by a group of Hog fans who have been…
by - September 22, 2016 8:27 pm
Jonesboro Police Department receives Department of Justice grant
The Jonesboro Police Department wants to switch to an electronic ticket and filing system. A grant provided by the U. S. Department of Justice will help the department reach that…
by - September 22, 2016 8:27 pm
Jonesboro Police Department receives Department of Justice grant
The Jonesboro Police Department wants to switch to an electronic ticket and filing system. A grant provided by the U. S. Department of Justice will help the department reach that…
by - September 22, 2016 4:54 pm
Private option numbers still rising; Hutchinson asks for Medicaid plan
The number of individuals enrolling in public health care through the private option climbed to 317,289 in August. Meanwhile, Gov. Asa Hutchinson has asked state health officials to create a…
by - September 22, 2016 4:21 pm
Poll: Donald Trump extends lead over Hillary Clinton in Arkansas
A new Talk Business & Politics-Hendrix College survey shows that Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump has widened his lead over Democrat Hillary Clinton by another 10 points from late June….
by - September 22, 2016 4:07 pm
Fort Smith businessman, politico admits guilt in federal bank and wire fraud case
Fort Smith businessman Brandon Woodrome, who ran for an Arkansas House seat in 2008 and attempted in 2010 to broadly change Arkansas’ tax code, has pleaded guilty in federal court…
by - September 22, 2016 3:30 pm
Wal-Mart to face class-action litigation from investors over FCPA probe
The price-tag Wal-Mart Stores may pay for alleged violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act just went higher than the $858 million the retailer will have spent by the end…
by - September 22, 2016 2:52 pm
January-September sales tax revenue in Northwest Arkansas ahead of 2015 total
Consumer spending in Northwest Arkansas rebounded in July pushing the September sales tax revenue report up 9.69% over last year among the region’s four largest cities. Fayetteville, Bentonville, Springdale and…
by - September 22, 2016 10:32 am
Springdale Logistics Company Launches International Division
Watco Supply Chain Services LLC of Springdale announced Thursday (Sept. 22) the launch of a new division, Watco Supply Chain Services International LLC, a registered Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier (NVOCC) and an Indirect Air Carrier (IAC).
by - September 22, 2016 10:02 am
Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport receives $5.9 million from FAA for taxiway work
The Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport will receive $5.9 million from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to rehabilitate the taxiway at Adams Field. The grant money will be used…
by - September 22, 2016 10:02 am
Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport receives $5.9 million from FAA for taxiway work
The Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport will receive $5.9 million from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to rehabilitate the taxiway at Adams Field. The grant money will be used…
by - September 22, 2016 9:50 am
ITT students in Arkansas face uncertain future, for-profit chains files for bankruptcy
More than 200 former ITT students in central Arkansas are still unsure of their futures after the parent company of the for-profit school filed for bankruptcy after shuttering more than…
by - September 22, 2016 4:02 am
Startup Talk: Majority of businesses, economies not ready for digital platforms
Editor’s note: Each Thursday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Startup Talk,” a round-up of startup, technology and entrepreneurial news. ––––––––––––––– MAJORITY OF BUSINESSES, ECONOMIES NOT READY FOR DIGITAL PLATFORMS Research released by…
by - September 21, 2016 8:21 pm
Arkansas businesses ready to trade with Cuba, held up by embargo, congressional inaction
Candlemaker Burt Hanna, rice and grain operators and even an oil importer in Arkansas are ready to do business with Cuba, held back only by an embargo rendered 56 years…