by - January 30, 2013 7:22 am
A storm-impacted fourth quarter didn’t help Arkansas Best Corp.’s bottom line. The Fort Smith-based freight hauler posted a $7.9 million quarterly loss compared to a profit of $1.4 million one…
by - January 29, 2013 12:06 pm
While there are many central figures in the announcement that Big River Steel, LLC will build a $1.1 billion steel mill near Osceola (Mississippi Co.), one figure looms large. John…
by - January 29, 2013 12:01 pm
Arkansas landed its first official “superproject” as Big River Steel announced plans to construct a $1.1 billion steel mill in Mississippi County near Osceola. The mill will employ 525 workers initially with average annual wages of $75,000 – more than double the state’s per capita income.
by - January 27, 2013 8:43 am
Metropolitan National Bank ended its 2012 fourth quarter with a net profit of $761,000, slightly higher than its fourth quarter in 2011 when the Little Rock-based bank finished that quarter…
by - January 24, 2013 3:49 pm
Rep. Charlie Collins (R-Fayetteville), chairman of the House Revenue & Tax Committee, said he plans on not rushing his committee’s efforts to reform the state tax code – but he does foresee an aggressive agenda.
by - January 24, 2013 12:25 pm
With an initial $50 million capitalization, a group of Arkansas business leaders has formed a new private real estate fund that will focus on acquiring assets throughout the Midwest and…
by - January 24, 2013 10:36 am
Simmons First National Corporation posted double-digit fourth quarter and full year earnings as growth in its loan portfolios gave the Pine Bluff-based bank holding company a boost. For the fourth…
by - January 23, 2013 5:07 pm
Sen. Jonathan Dismang says he’s focused on finding a long-term solution to the state’s Medicaid program and he’s advancing ideas he thinks may work.
by - January 22, 2013 11:01 pm
Restless in retirement and with a little regret, retailer-wholesaler-pharmacist extraordinaire Stephen LaFrance reflects on an expansive career filled with success, setbacks and satisfaction.
by - January 22, 2013 5:23 pm
With Democrats in the legislative minority for the first time in 138 years, House Minority Leader Rep. Greg Leding (D-Fayetteville) said his party plans to be actively involved in many…
by - January 22, 2013 10:58 am
Two weeks ago, Wal-Mart announced plans to boost domestic spending and growth. Today, the Bentonville-based retail giant said it plans to add 37 supercenters and will expand its distribution network…
by - January 22, 2013 9:51 am
Atlantic Tele-Network, Inc., parent company to Allied Wireless Communications Corp., is selling its domestic retail wireless business operated under the Alltel name to AT&T in a $780 million all-cash transaction. Allied,…
by - January 20, 2013 11:05 pm
State Sen. David Sanders (R-Little Rock) and State Rep. Warwick Sabin (D-Little Rock) say they are committed to bringing “civility to politics” in the 89th General Assembly, which is Republican-controlled…
by - January 17, 2013 8:35 pm
Assuming Arkansas officials close the latest superproject deal, how would Amendment 82 work if the threshold and triggers are met? Here is what the law describes.
by - January 17, 2013 5:45 pm
State Senator Jake Files (R-Fort Smith), chair of the Senate Revenue and Tax Committee says early tax cut proposals in his committee will need to show revenue neutrality, and he…
by - January 17, 2013 11:44 am
Gov. Mike Beebe (D) named former Speaker of the House Robert Moore of Arkansas City to the Arkansas Highway Commission. how to get back your ex Moore was a leader…
by - January 16, 2013 9:22 pm
President Barack Obama (D) unveiled a major gun violence legislative and executive order package on Wednesday that is the result of a month-long effort to respond to the Newtown Sandy…
by - January 16, 2013 8:41 pm
Bank of the Ozarks, Inc. started the fourth quarter earnings season for Arkansas' publicly traded firms by reporting fourth quarter net income of $20.7 million, a 17.6% increase from one…
by - January 16, 2013 5:46 pm
House Majority Leader Rep. Bruce Westerman (R-Hot Springs) says the Republican majorities in the Arkansas legislature will deliver on their promise to propose a conservative agenda of new state laws.
by - January 15, 2013 6:03 pm
The state’s top economic development chief offers his thoughts on a wide range of economic development policies to be considered in the 89th General Assembly.
