Two of the most heated GOP State Senate primary races involve Districts 1 and 7, which saw candidates hit the broadcast and cable TV airwaves this week. Sen. Bill Pritchard, R-Elkins, launched a :30 second ad on northwest Arkansas cable outlets this we... »
It was a homecoming of sorts for former U.S. President Bill Clinton Sunday (April 15) as he returned to his alma mater paying homage to his longtime friends and mentors of sorts — Dale and Betty Bumpers. Clinton delivered the inaugural speech in the Da... »
Morgan Hogue of Fayetteville is the new assistant director of development for the College of Engineering at the University of Arkansas. Hogue comes to the university from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock where she worked a... »
Governor Mike Beebe announced the following appointments to boards and commissions: Stephen Ballard, Benton, to the Burial Association Board. Appointment expires December 31, 2014. Replaces Ben Brazzel. Dr. Joseph Beck, Fayetteville, to the Oversight C... »
Historically low natural gas prices have pushed the state’s rig count to its lowest level in more than six years and have substantially stalled production and hiring in the Fayetteville Shale, industry experts say. On Friday, natural gas futures fell t... »
Venture capital is the lifeblood of ambitious entrepreneurs seeking to be the next big thing. But Alan Taetle of Atlanta-based Noro-Moseley Partners said it’s not the ticket for all start-ups. He and local entrepreneur John James, CEO of Acumen Brands,... »
Sen. Bill Pritchard (R-Elkins) took a break from criticizing his opponent Rep. Jon Woods (R-Springdale) from being a good time party rock-n-roller to instead trying to tie him to President Obama. Here’s the connection – if you can follow it – from the... »
Governor Mike Beebe today announced the following appointments to boards and commissions: Billy “Scott” Berna, Fayetteville, to the Burial Association Board. Appointment expires December 31, 2016. Replaces Donald Martin. Steve Case, Batesville, reapp... »
Mark Rushing, a veteran public relations executive and broadcast journalist, has been appointed director of strategic communications for the office of university relations at the University of Arkansas. Rushing will begin his new position in Fayettevil... »
The U.S. Postal Service has decided against moving mail processing operations from Fayetteville to Little Rock, but will move processing operations from Harrison to Fayetteville. Also, plans remain to move Fort Smith mail processing operations to Fayet... »
With filing beginning this week, Arkansas Right to Life PAC made a rare move to make a endorsement of two pro-life Senators this week – Sen. Jason Rapert (R-Conway) and Sen. Bill Pritchard (R-Elkins). Executive Director Rose Mimms explained that the e... »
Members of the Fayetteville Shale Scholarship Fund announced a $130,000 donation to the University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton. The donation will fund 57 scholarships to students currently enrolled in the college’s petroleum technology p... »
Thanks to some of the capitol crew for sharing their photos through Twitter, e-mail and smartphones. We’ve pulled together a short video with music to showcase some of the action, highlights and behind-the-scenes business from this week at the state ca... »
After withdrawing a January effort to tap tobacco settlement funds for drug courts, State Sen. Bill Pritchard (R-Elkins) says he will make a second run in the upcoming fiscal session, which begins Monday, Feb. 13. In January, Pritchard suggested the Jo... »
Dillard’s, Inc. announced a $4 million strategic investment with Acumen Brands, an e-commerce company based in Fayetteville, Arkansas. “We are excited to partner with Acumen Brands, underscoring our continuing commitment to the growth of www.dillards.c... »
