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Walnut Ridge Mayor Charles Snapp to seek re-election
Walnut Ridge Mayor Charles Snapp told Talk Business & Politics he intends to seek re-election. First elected in 2014, Snapp said that job creation, city tax base growth and growing…
Author: Roby Brock
by - June 5, 2026 7:10 am
Gladner to retire from Arkansas Broadcasters Association later this year
Neal Gladner will retire as executive director of the Arkansas Broadcasters Association later this year and the search for his replacement is on. ABA President Kristen Speer announced the opening…
by - June 4, 2026 12:00 pm
Tearing down (and building back) that wall
I recently heard the news about 36 sections of the Berlin Wall coming to Blytheville as part of the National Cold War Center’s permanent exhibit space. It’s a fantastic addition…
by - June 3, 2026 9:32 am
Arkansas TV Foundation surpasses $2 million goal
The Arkansas TV Foundation said Wednesday (June 3) it has surpassed its $2 million fundraising goal in an effort to keep its Public Service Broadcasting (PBS) affiliation. According to a…
by - June 3, 2026 9:26 am
Pistole, Roedel take new roles with Arkansas Farm Bureau
The Arkansas Farm Bureau has promoted Bryan Pistole to vice president of information technology and production, and hired Rob Roedel as vice president of communications. Pistole has been with Arkansas…
by - May 31, 2026 10:16 am
Westerman touts transportation funding, defense economy, outdoors act
U.S. Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Hot Springs, said he will host a field hearing in Hot Springs during the second week in June to collect testimony for the Great American Outdoors…
by - May 28, 2026 12:14 pm
Washington Regional announces restructuring plan, will cut 86 jobs
Amidst rising inflation costs, lower reimbursement rates, and shifting state and federal policy, Washington Regional Medical System announced a restructuring plan Thursday (May 28) that will result in 86 job…
by - May 21, 2026 3:57 pm
State chamber leader touts Northwest Arkansas growth
Fresh off another round of state income tax cuts, Randy Zook is not only ready for what comes next but also eyeing the next decade of growth. The Arkansas State…
by - May 14, 2026 7:41 am
Litigation settlement boosts Dillard’s Q1 profitability
Sales and profits rose for Little Rock-based retailer Dillard’s Inc., aided by a $104.1. million gain on a litigation settlement. Dillard’s reported net income for the 13 weeks ended May…
by - May 7, 2026 6:04 pm
Westrock Coffee sees sales spike 44%, net loss shrinks
Westrock Coffee reported improving results in its first quarter, thanks to growing demand for a variety of the beverages it processes. For the quarter, Little Rock-based Westrock posted an $8.5…
by - May 6, 2026 7:10 pm
Governor signs tax cuts into law
Gov. Sarah Sanders and the Arkansas legislature made short work of a special session to cut the state’s personal and corporate income tax rates. The three-day session started Monday (May…
by - May 5, 2026 12:00 pm
Workforce leader says realigning priorities requires listening
Cody Waits gets up every day with the goal of helping more Arkansans find meaningful employment. The executive director of Arkansas Workforce Connections leads initiatives across the state aimed at…
by - May 4, 2026 10:27 am
Meet the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal’s 2026 Fast 15 class
The rapid growth of Northwest Arkansas comes with a tremendous influx of young talent. We are proud at the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal to recognize that talent throughout the year….
by - April 29, 2026 8:06 pm
Murphy USA posts higher revenue, profits
Murphy USA reported higher revenue and higher earnings as market volatility in the commodity markets boosted the El Dorado-based retailer’s topline and bottom line results. The company posted first quarter…
by - April 25, 2026 7:41 am
Arkansas lawmakers near fiscal session end, set aside $300 million for superproject
With a little drama but some mystery, Arkansas lawmakers have pushed through week 3 of their biennial fiscal session business to land a $6.7 billion balanced budget that looks mostly…
by - April 20, 2026 5:34 pm
Scholarship endowed for A-State student who died before graduation
A scholarship has been established at Arkansas State University to honor a student who tragically lost her life one month before she was set to graduate. The Ella K. Gall…
by - April 13, 2026 3:31 pm
Arkansas lithium potential still strong, but market conditions shifting
Officials working to develop Arkansas’ fledgling lithium industry provided an overview Monday (April 13) of where the potential for lithium development stands in the wake of shifting public policy and…
by - April 12, 2026 9:54 am
Westerman, House Armed Services chair visit Highland Industrial Park
Ten days ago, U.S. Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Hot Springs, brought the chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Ala., to south Arkansas for a tour of…
by - April 9, 2026 8:34 pm
Governor wants to cut corporate taxes, open to prison reform ideas
Gov. Sarah Sanders said she hopes to cut not only personal income taxes by 0.2% in a special session, but corporate income taxes in similar fashion. In a wide-ranging interview…
by - April 8, 2026 8:02 pm
Governor outlines budget priorities, will seek two-tenths of a percent tax cut
If there was any doubt that Gov. Sarah Sanders’ father was a preacher, it was erased on Wednesday (April 8). Sanders, who addressed the 95th General Assembly as the group…