by - March 17, 2015 5:54 am
Big Companies In A Small Town
Deltic Timber, Murphy Oil and Murphy USA have had a huge impact on El Dorado, its success and its quality of life.
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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 14, 2015 4:08 pm
Congressional Digest: Iran Letter, Gitmo Travel Occupy Cotton’s High Profile Week
A week’s discussion of foreign policy, especially growing issues with Iran, drew attention from around the world and in the Natural State, as foreign policy experts and politicos weighed in on Arkansas’ junior senator, Tom Cotton.
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 26, 2015 5:39 pm
Central Arkansas Selected For Art And Science-Inspired Maker Faire Festival
North Little Rock’s downtown Argenta area will play host to central Arkansas’ first Maker Faire festival, the fast-growing, tech-inspired movement that bills itself as the “greatest show (and tell) on earth.”
by - February 25, 2015 3:49 pm
Judge Dismisses Nucor Lawsuit Against Big River Steel
A federal judge on Wednesday threw out a lawsuit brought by Nucor Steel against Big River Steel, the state’s first superproject.
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 21, 2015 7:31 am
Weekend Digest: The Girl Scout Cookies Edition
Girl Scout cookies have a new twist on this year’s flavors. Fuel your hunger for news in this week’s roundup of stories from around the country and the globe.
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?