by - March 25, 2015 1:30 pm
Key Hired As Education Commissioner, Starts ‘Right Now’
The State Board of Education unanimously approved former Sen. Johnny Key to be the state’s new education commissioner today.
Top Story – NWA
by - March 22, 2015 8:02 am
AG Leslie Rutledge: 8 Death Row Cases Ready To Move To Execution Phase
With the Arkansas Supreme Court ruling this past week declaring the state’s lethal injection procedures as constitutional, executions in Arkansas are set to move forward after a decade of being on hold.
by - March 21, 2015 6:48 am
Congressional Recap: Budget, Banking, Trucking And Veterans Highlight Week In D.C.
Arkansas’ Congressional delegation dealt with a wide range of domestic issues in hearings and bill filings, but Sen. Tom Cotton’s push on foreign policy started the week’s news.
by - March 19, 2015 4:48 am
Arkansas Employers Get Ready For March Madness
The annual NCAA basketball tournament offers businesses and employees a whole lot of distractions. If properly managed, some say it can be a bonus for productivity and morale.
by - March 17, 2015 2:41 pm
Women CAN! Conference: ‘Show Up, Be Bold, Play Big’
On Tuesday, more than 600 women in Arkansas heard hours of advice from some of the top female business leaders in the state.
by - March 15, 2015 8:05 am
Sen. Cotton: Iranian Sanctions Needed, Legislation Being Prepared
After a high-profile week centered around a controversial letter to Iranian leaders authored by Sen. Tom Cotton, Arkansas’ junior senator said he’s far from done with his efforts interjecting himself in the U.S.-Iran discussion.
by - March 13, 2015 5:57 am
Governor’s Cup: More Than a Class Project
The annual Donald W. Reynolds Governor’s Cup business plan competition gives students a chance to bring their ideas to life.
by - March 11, 2015 8:53 am
John Brummett: The Evolution Of Jim Hendren
It takes a special personality to survive and thrive in the world of fighter aviation – and in the Arkansas Legislature. The state Senate majority leader is the product of his training.
by - March 10, 2015 6:40 am
Tech Startup Grainster Has The Tools Of The Trade
Tech startup Grainster puts it all online so grain dealers can buy, sell and negotiate over the Internet.
by - March 8, 2015 9:07 am
The Long And Winding Career Of Richard Davies
Richard Davies is set to retire later this year after 42 years of helping to promote – and grow – the tourism industry in Arkansas. He describes his journey in his own words.
by - March 5, 2015 7:29 am
Bank Profits Rise In Arkansas By 14%
Community bankers across the Natural State enjoyed a profitable 2014 accruing net income of $810 million among the 109 institutions. Profits rose from $707 million a year ago, according to the FDIC.
by - March 3, 2015 6:00 pm
Talk Business & Politics Magazine: A Focus On Tourism
The latest magazine edition of Talk Business & Politics is in mailboxes across the state and features a wealth of business and political news, interviews, features and analysis.
by - March 1, 2015 9:01 am
There’s More Than One Way to Race
Electronic gaming, Instant Racing and increased purses have helped Oaklawn Park to continue to gain momentum at a time when a number of other tracks across the country are suffering.
by - February 28, 2015 11:42 am
Congressional Recap: Late-night Homeland Security Vote Brings Drama
Congress returned this past week from a President’s Day recess to deal with several issues, including funding for the Department of Homeland Security and a veto from President Barack Obama on the Keystone XL pipeline.
by - February 27, 2015 12:05 am
Justice Scalia: Court Doesn’t Need Cultural Diversity To Do Its Job
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia told a Fort Smith audience that seeking cultural diversity among the nine members of the nation’s highest court is not a “good idea.” That’s not all he had on his mind.
by - February 24, 2015 3:56 pm
BHP Takes Fayetteville Shale Assets Off The Block; Future Still In Question
Australian mining giant BHP Billiton announced that it has been unable to find a viable suitor for its Fayetteville Shale operations, and is no longer seeking to sell its unconventional natural gas in play in Arkansas.
by - February 22, 2015 9:26 am
Gov. Asa Hutchinson Discusses Criminal Justice Reforms
Gov. Asa Hutchinson rolls out his comprehensive plan for changes to the state’s criminal justice system. What all do they include?
by - February 20, 2015 12:37 pm
Sen. Cotton Hears About The ‘F’ Word From Tourism Officials
Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., joined a tourism and travel roundtable on Friday and heard an earful about how federal overreach is impacting one of Arkansas’ fastest growing industries.
by - February 19, 2015 8:31 am
Wal-Mart Improves Comp Sales, Full Year Income Up 2.1% To $16.36 Billion
Bentonville-based Wal-Mart is heading in a positive direction a year into the CEO tenure of Doug McMillon.
by - February 18, 2015 11:46 am
Hutchinson Prison Expansion And Public Safety Plan To Cost $64 Million
Gov. Asa Hutchinson outlined a $64 million plan to reduce prison overcrowding, lower recidivism, and design longer-term solutions to public safety concerns. Where will the money come from and what’s the plan?