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Drilling Reawakens In Fayetteville Shale
Flywheel Energy Development LLC of Oklahoma City applied for permits to drill three wells in Cleburne County, the first new wells in the region in seven years. read more >
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Drilling Industry Waits for Bust to Clear
Three years after natural gas prices plunged to their lowest point since 1998 — one-sixth the price seen in 2005 — the gas market remains depressed, drilling is dormant, and oil production is flat in the traditional crude belt of south Arkansas. read more >
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The Conductor, Junior Achievement to Provide K-12 Programming
The Conductor, a public-private partnership of the University of Central Arkansas and Startup Junkie Consulting, announces a new partnership with the nonprofit Junior Achievement of Arkansas to create programming for K-12 students. read more >
After Boom in Shale, Arkansas Gas Industry Faces Halt in Drilling
After a decade-long, multibillion-dollar bonanza of natural gas production in an Arkansas field called the Fayetteville Shale, the bust has landed with a thud. read more >
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Little Rock Taking Lead in Switch to CNG (Bruce Moore Commentary)
This first quarter and in particular the month of March mean new cost savings for the city of Little Rock as it opens its first city-owned and operated compressed natural gas fueling station. read more >
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Japan’s Dentsu Network Acquires Mitchell Communications Group
Mitchell Communications Group Inc. of Fayetteville has sold to Dentsu Network, a Japanese-based company looking to expand its global operations into public relations. read more >
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From the Mayor: Tab Townsell
Welcome to Conway, truly a once and future city. At this time, Conway is one of the best places in the United States to live, work and play. Led by the advent of Hewlett-Packard and Southwestern Energy, Conway’s economy is strong and growing, whether considering employment, retail and restaurant sales, or any number of metrics. read more >
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The Faulkner County Economy: Growth and Stability That Stand Out
Sustainable growth, security through diversity, maybe even a dose of serenity. Faulkner County’s economy offers a sharp contrast to what you’re used to seeing and hearing on TV. read more >