Author: Roby Brock

Banker: It’s A ‘Qualified’ Borrower’s Market

Banker Carroll Penick says refinancing — not new start-up financing — is the “bread and butter” of his financial institution’s transactions these days.

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Political Editor Bill Simmons Dead At 71

The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette is reporting that its political editor, Bill Simmons, died Monday at the age of 71.

USA Truck Sees Losses Widen

Falling revenue from weak demand and some one-time items doomed USA Truck’s third quarter profitability.

Finalists Named For Arkansas Teacher Of The Year

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…

Arkansas PSC Gives ‘Limited’ Green Light To Entergy’s MISO Move

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.

Wal-Mart To Add 18,000 Jobs, 100 New Stores In China By 2016

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.

Fourth District Candidates Debate On AETN

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.

Lower Revenue, Higher Profits For Acxiom In Q2

Lower revenue, but greater profits — that’s the bottom line for Acxiom’s second quarter.

Mike Knoedl Named To Top Game & Fish Post

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…

One Bank & Trust Names Jerry Pavlas As CEO

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…

Simmons First Net Income Slips

Simmons First National Corp. posted net income of $6.8 million, down from $7.3 million one year ago.

Peco Foods Adding 300 Jobs In Independence County

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…

Delta Regional Authority, Broadband Group To Partner In Public Schools

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.

Medical Marijuana Supporters Take To Airwaves

Arkansans for Compassionate Care, the group supporting the medical marijuana initiative, has launched a major media campaign in Arkansas to promote Issue No. 5.

Feds Level Sanctions On One Bank, Ozark Bank Of Mountain View

The October filings of the Office of Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) revealed actions taken against bankers at two Arkansas financial institutions.

Simmons First Takes Over Failed Missouri Bank

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…

NWACC President Search Narrows To 4

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…

September Unemployment Falls In Arkansas To 7.1%

Arkansas’ unemployment rate fell two-tenths of a percent in September to 7.1% as the civilian labor force and number of unemployed fell.

State Drug Czar Opposing Medical Marijuana Initiative

Arkansas’ State Drug Director, Fran Flener, will hold a press conference on Friday morning to discuss her opposition to the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Act.