by - October 31, 2012 9:57 pm
El Dorado-based Murphy Oil saw its earnings fall to $226.7 million in the third quarter, a big drop-off from its $406.1 million quarterly profit one year ago. Revenue dropped by…
by - October 31, 2012 3:06 pm
In about two weeks, Gov. Mike Beebe (D) will present his balanced budget to the Arkansas General Assembly, but balancing a potential $400 million Medicaid shortfall will be a tough act.
by - October 30, 2012 8:00 pm
Banker Carroll Penick says refinancing — not new start-up financing — is the “bread and butter” of his financial institution’s transactions these days.
by - October 29, 2012 7:02 pm
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette is reporting that its political editor, Bill Simmons, died Monday at the age of 71.
by - October 26, 2012 4:23 pm
Falling revenue from weak demand and some one-time items doomed USA Truck’s third quarter profitability.
by - October 26, 2012 3:53 pm
Four finalists have been named for the statewide Arkansas Teacher of the Year award. The finalists are: Marquita Carty, a mathematics teacher at Northside High School in the Fort Smith…
by - October 26, 2012 3:46 pm
Nearly one year after making a formal request, Entergy Arkansas is just a minor step away from receiving permission from the Arkansas Public Service Commission to exit its system agreement from its parent company.
by - October 26, 2012 12:27 pm
Wal-Mart To Add 100 New Stores In China
The world’s largest retailer is ramping up its presence in the world’s largest country.
by - October 25, 2012 8:51 pm
The four Congressional candidates vying for the seat currently held by Rep. Mike Ross (D) met for a final debate at AETN in Conway on Thursday.
by - October 25, 2012 8:43 pm
Lower revenue, but greater profits — that’s the bottom line for Acxiom’s second quarter.
by - October 25, 2012 8:36 pm
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission named Mike Knoedl to serve as the agency’s director. Knoedl, who began his career with the AGFC in 1985, has served as the agency’s…
by - October 25, 2012 6:23 pm
Earlier this week, Talk Business reported that One Bank & Trust was ordered by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to remove its CEO and President Layton…
by - October 25, 2012 11:03 am
Simmons First National Corp. posted net income of $6.8 million, down from $7.3 million one year ago.
by - October 24, 2012 11:56 am
Peco Foods announced it will expand a feed mill in Newark and a processing plant in Batesville. The expansions will add 300 jobs to the two plants, bringing total employment…
by - October 23, 2012 11:23 am
Connect2Compete and the Delta Regional Authority (DRA) will provide 45 schools in three Delta-region states with access to reduced-cost Internet service, affordable computers, and free digital literacy training during a pilot program this fall.
by - October 23, 2012 10:49 am
Arkansans for Compassionate Care, the group supporting the medical marijuana initiative, has launched a major media campaign in Arkansas to promote Issue No. 5.
by - October 21, 2012 11:38 pm
The October filings of the Office of Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) revealed actions taken against bankers at two Arkansas financial institutions.
by - October 20, 2012 8:03 pm
Simmons First National Bank is taking over the deposits of Excel Bank of Sedalia, Missouri, after state and federal regulators shut the Missouri bank down. The four branches of Excel…
by - October 20, 2012 8:01 pm
NorthWest Arkansas Community College narrowed its search for a new president to four candidates on Friday (Oct. 19). Our content partner The City Wire reports: The four candidates include three…
by - October 19, 2012 9:48 am
Arkansas’ unemployment rate fell two-tenths of a percent in September to 7.1% as the civilian labor force and number of unemployed fell.
