by - September 23, 2014 7:44 pm
State, Next Governor Need Workforce Plan, Say Speakers
A daylong workforce summit sponsored by the Arkansas Chamber of Commerce put a spotlight on problems and solutions facing industry, education and government.
Top Story – NWA
by - September 22, 2014 10:38 am
Big River Steel Breaks Ground On $1.3 Billion Factory
The state’s first superproject has turned its first official shovel of dirt with Big River Steel CEO John Correnti welcoming everyone to ‘Steel Mill Heaven.’
by - September 21, 2014 7:07 am
Hutchinson, Ross: Round Two In Jonesboro
The two major party candidates for Arkansas governor were back on the campaign trail Saturday just hours after their first major televised debate, but observers may have thought the debate was still continuing.
by - September 19, 2014 9:27 pm
Hutchinson, Ross Square Off In First TV Debate
Friday night, Democrat Mike Ross and Republican Asa Hutchinson – the two major party candidates for Arkansas Governor – battled for an hour on statewide television.
by - September 18, 2014 8:39 pm
Arkansas Severance Tax Revenue Up 50%, Poised To Hit $100 Million
Severance tax collections in Arkansas reached an all-time high of $77.3 million in fiscal 2014 and are poised to move higher, but the increased activity might not translate to more jobs.
by - September 18, 2014 6:08 pm
New TV Ads Storming The Airwaves
From candidates for Congress to Senate to even Lt. Governor, Arkansas’ airwaves will be seeing new TV ads full of complimentary and contrasting messages.
by - September 18, 2014 6:14 am
The Compass Report: Arkansas Metro Areas See Q2 Gains, Stability
Arkansas’ three largest metro areas showed either improvements or stability during the second quarter of 2014 compared to the same period in 2013, according to The Compass Report’s analysis of second quarter data.
by - September 16, 2014 6:14 am
Women At Work
An updated Arkansas report finds progress, but still disparities in achieving gender equality in the workplace. Writer Kerri Case shares her personal experiences and an examination of the new data.
by - September 14, 2014 10:37 pm
The Ambassador: Marlon Blackwell’s Approach to Architecture and Life
Marlon Blackwell has built a number of contrasts into his life. It’s deliberate. Learn more about the philosophy of this world-renowned architect and teacher who calls Fayetteville home.
by - September 12, 2014 10:47 pm
Weekend Digest: The Cool Calculus Edition
Our weekly round-up of interesting reads from a compendium of national magazines and web sites.
by - September 11, 2014 11:28 am
Fayetteville Chamber Senate Debate Set
Republican Congressman Tom Cotton and Democratic Senator Mark Pryor will debate in Fayetteville on October 14th in a live statewide debate sponsored by the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce.
by - September 10, 2014 7:24 pm
Tyson Execs Provide Update On Hillshire Marriage, Talk ‘Tyson 2.0’
With the ink barely dry on its blockbuster $8.55 billion deal, Tyson Foods CEO Donnie Smith wasted no time in providing an upbeat “Brady Bunch” assessment on the integration of Hillshire Foods brands’ and operations.
by - September 9, 2014 7:44 pm
The Battle For Arkansas Governor
Democrat Mike Ross and Republican Asa Hutchinson compete to be the next governor of Arkansas.
by - September 9, 2014 6:34 am
The Fayetteville Square Is Still The Heart And Soul Of Downtown
From the Old Post Office to the four streets that create its borders, the Fayetteville Square remains a hub of commercial and social activity.
by - September 8, 2014 8:51 am
Talk Business & Politics Magazine: Architects Extraordinaire
The newest magazine edition of Talk Business & Politics is in mailboxes across the state and features a wealth of business and political stories in our latest 100-page publication.
by - September 7, 2014 9:08 am
Gilbert, Drake Offer A Third Way In Governor’s Race
If you’re tired of Republicans and Democrats, there may be an alternative for you in the November election.
by - September 4, 2014 9:18 am
Football Season Rings The Cash Registers
For regional businesses, the return of fall football means money in the bank.
by - September 3, 2014 8:29 am
Broadband Poll: Strong Support For ARE-ON Expansion (UPDATED)
A statewide survey conducted last week found that a strong majority of Arkansans are persuaded by a variety of arguments to increase broadband access to K-12 schools and students.
by - September 2, 2014 9:09 am
Dassault Breaks Ground On New $60 Million Expansion
Dassault Falcon Jet broke ground on its new $60 million completion facility in Little Rock, a 250,000 sq. ft. project that will allow the Paris-based aviation firm to handle new aircraft projects as well as upgrade existing facilities. An additional expansion could also be in the works.
by - August 31, 2014 9:18 am
Sens. Dismang, Sanders Outline Health Care Reform Future
Two state senators who have been and will be instrumental in Arkansas’ health care policy say they like the trends they’re seeing in several reform areas and they expect the legislative branch to exert tremendous influence over future direction.