by - August 13, 2012 4:25 pm
The International Trade Administration (ITA) announced new export data that shows Arkansas merchandise exports increased 36% in the first half of 2012 compared to the same period in 2011. Nationally,…
by - August 13, 2012 3:35 pm
The Garver Board of Directors announced that Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Dan Williams has been named president and chairman of the board, effective August 13. Williams succeeds…
by - August 13, 2012 7:30 am
Bob Williams, SVP with Little Rock-based Delta Trust Investments, says there is good momentum propelling the U.S. financial markets despite murky economic data.
by - August 12, 2012 1:49 pm
Oaklawn nearly set a new monthly record for casino wagers and Southland’s casino operation continued to hum.
by - August 11, 2012 10:17 am
GOP Presidential candidate Mitt Romney selected Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan as his Vice-presidential nominee in a move hailed by conservative supporters and panned by Democratic groups.
by - August 10, 2012 8:44 am
The Arkansas Times reports that Second District Democratic Congressional candidate Herb Rule was arrested by the Washington County sheriff’s office. The Times reported that Rule was charged with DWI, improper…
by - August 10, 2012 8:42 am
A partisan comment made in a partisan setting, but captured on tape, has sparked a new controversy involving Secretary of State Mark Martin’s office. Rob Moritz with our content partner,…
by - August 9, 2012 10:10 am
The extreme drought conditions Arkansas has been experiencing have led to a federal disaster declaration that could help the state’s farmers. Other businesses may also qualify for assistance, says the U.S. Small Business Administration.
by - August 9, 2012 9:01 am
Windstream Corp. posted higher revenues and lower profits from a year ago as the Little Rock-based telecom and broadband provider continued its metamorphosis from a traditional landline carrier.
by - August 8, 2012 4:14 pm
Dillard’s Department Stores nearly doubled its second quarter profit in route to another stellar quarter of financial performance.
by - August 8, 2012 7:46 am
This past week, Walmart – the Bentonville-based retail giant – reached a major milestone in renewable energy as it placed solar panels on its 100th store in California.
by - August 7, 2012 7:45 pm
The state’s higher education chief said that a new initiative aims to bring older students back to college, while at the same time new data could help lawmakers shape future funding for lottery scholarships.
by - August 6, 2012 9:46 pm
Arkansas GOP spokeswoman Katherine Vasilos and Democratic Party of Arkansas spokeswoman Candace Martin appeared on Talk Business Sunday night to discuss a number of political differences.
by - August 6, 2012 8:02 am
Springdale-based Tyson Foods reported earnings of $76 million on sales of $8.3 billion. In last year’s third quarter, Tyson Foods reported profits of $196 million on revenue of $8.25 billion.
by - August 5, 2012 11:29 am
The Arkansas Public Service Commission issued a report late last week that enumerates more than a dozen concerns regarding Entergy Arkansas’ potential move to regional transmission coordinator, Midwest Independent System Operator.
by - August 3, 2012 5:16 pm
Gov. Beebe (D) declared a state of emergency in Arkansas to assist with the transport of hay during Arkansas’ severe drought.
by - August 3, 2012 5:01 pm
Citing uncertainty over a tax credit provision and a slowdown in production, Danish wind turbine maker LM Windpower said it would lay off more than two-thirds of its Little Rock workforce.
by - August 2, 2012 6:56 pm
Natural gas driller Southwestern Energy recorded a $488.1 million second quarter loss, but company officials said it was largely due to a non-cash charge on properties whose value declined from lower natural gas prices. Also, the CEO of the largest driller in Arkansas’ Fayetteville Shale play said triple-digit temperatures were negatively impacting production.
by - August 2, 2012 11:16 am
In the coming months, state lawmakers and key constitutional officers will be making critical decisions on Arkansans’ options for health insurance through Medicaid, an insurance exchange, or the pure free market. Interestingly, all state elected officials have the ability to opt into a generous state health insurance plan and more than half have done just that.
by - August 2, 2012 10:38 am
In a letter to employees released this morning, Hawker Beechcraft says it has notified state workforce officials of plans to reduce its workforce affecting 170 employees.
