by - February 24, 2015 10:58 am
Prison reform problems and promises
One of the most pressing issues that Gov. Hutchinson must face during his first term in office is how to address our costly prison system. From overcrowding to crime reduction,…
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by - February 24, 2015 10:52 am
Wal-Mart’s e-commerce momentum builds, but room for improvement noted
The expectations for Wal-Mart’s e-commerce business is high coming off of 22% sales growth last year. This accomplishment was deemed “solid but not quite as strong as we wanted,” Wal-Mart…
by - February 23, 2015 8:00 pm
‘Uniform non-discrimination’ bill becomes law without Governor’s signature
A bill whose net effect would prohibit local governments from establishing anti-discrimination ordinances is now Arkansas law. SB 202, which was hotly debated in the state Legislature, went into effect…
by - February 23, 2015 7:10 pm
Funding bills advance, maternity leave, gun, drone bills filed
Cold, wintry weather didn’t freeze legislators from taking action on Monday. The House approved a bill that was voted down last week, while $10 million in funding for state inmates…
by - February 23, 2015 6:06 pm
West Coast port backlogs will take months to unwind
More than 80 ships sitting in the harbor and hundreds of containers stacked in empty parking areas at most of the western ports will take months to sort through now…
by - February 23, 2015 5:30 pm
The Supply Side: Chef Jenn creates gourmet seafood for Wal-Mart
Memphis native Jennifer McCullough – aka, Chef Jenn – is reeling with excitement as her signature seafood entrees have found their way into 800 Wal-Mart stores just seven months after…
by - February 23, 2015 5:03 pm
Change yes, but not with personal agendas
Last week, I had appointments with two clients. With each client I started our meeting by asking the question, “How was your year?” Both answered that it was one of…
by - February 23, 2015 4:41 pm
Clean Line electric project drawing opposition in Arkansas
The Plains and Eastern Clean Line transmission project will reportedly deliver more than 3,500 megawatts “of low-cost wind power from the Oklahoma Panhandle region to utilities and customers in Tennessee,…
by - February 23, 2015 4:11 pm
Dillard’s net income rises to $331.9 million in fiscal 2014
Mall and online retailer Dillard’s capped off a healthy year with a mighty fourth quarter as the Little Rock-based company reported rising sales, profits, and gross margins. Dillard’s also reported…
by - February 23, 2015 3:57 pm
Fort Smith officials hear ideas on changing mobile food vendor regs
An effort by Fort Smith city officials to update mobile food vendor regulations that one city official says are “antiquated” and “too restrictive” is welcomed by such vendors and a…
by - February 23, 2015 2:42 pm
Arvest promotes Don Walker to regional position
Arvest has promoted Don Walker to regional executive allowing him to assist a group of Arvest banks throughout Arkansas. In this role he will work with management teams and boards…
by - February 23, 2015 11:37 am
NWACC offers monthly culinary classes
NorthWest Arkansas Community College will offer the first of several monthly culinary personal enrichment classes to the public. In a partnership with NWACC Workforce Development, the college is offering the…
by - February 22, 2015 6:38 pm
Gov. Hutchinson talks warrantless searches, criminal justice changes
On Wednesday, Gov. Asa Hutchinson unveiled his plan to reform the state’s prison, parole and probation programs in a holistic, comprehensive effort to reduce crime, stem repeat offenders and curtail…
by - February 22, 2015 5:10 pm
A warning about a full time Legislature
It is not too often one sees a veteran lawmaker like State Sen. Keith Ingram, D-West Memphis kicking up dust about legislative salaries. But this past week the long-time public…
by - February 22, 2015 5:01 pm
Northwest Arkansas Wine Opener raises money to fight cystic fibrosis
Mackenzie Jobe looks like a normal, healthy Bentonville high school senior – big brown eyes, long brown hair, and a smile that lights up a room. But Mackenzie has something…
by - February 22, 2015 11:20 am
The trail money money trail
The Fort Smith Board of Directors may not have had a full battery of information when approving a ballot question seeking voter approval of a plan to spend more than…
by - February 22, 2015 11:08 am
‘Van Gogh to Rothko’ exhibit gives Crystal Bridges visitor artist context
For many, the 20th century art movements that feature wall-size canvases covered with swaths of single colors of paint are difficult to understand, let alone put into context with the…
by - February 20, 2015 2:31 pm
Sen. Cotton hears about the ‘F’ word from tourism officials
U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., joined a tourism and travel roundtable on Friday to learn about problems facing public and private officials in one of Arkansas’ largest – and growing…
by - February 19, 2015 8:58 pm
Arkansas House panel OKs bill diverting general funds for highways
A bill that would take $2.8 billion from general revenues over 10 years and dedicate the money to highways passed the House Committee on Public Transportation on a voice vote…
by - February 19, 2015 7:06 pm
FCRA approves property deal for high-end homes near new ArcBest HQ
The Fort Chaffee Redevelopment Authority (FCRA) on Thursday (Feb. 19) approved the sale of more than 50 acres that could within the next few years be the location of a…