Author: Roby Brock

Roby Brock

Barth Appointed To State Board Of Education

Dr. Jay Barth, professor of political science at Hendrix College, was appointed to the State Board of Education by Gov. Mike Beebe on Thursday (July 5). Barth, who lives in…

University Of Arkansas Expenditures Available Online

The state of Arkansas' online checkbook, which debuted July 1, didn't include institutions of higher education, but the state's flagship university is making its spending records accessible. Last week, the…

Pulaski Tech Hires Ellibee As Next President

The Pulaski Technical College Board of Trustees has selected Dr. Margaret A. Ellibee to serve as its next college president. “Pulaski Tech is a leader in higher education, and we…

Six Proposals Aim For Voter Approval

Four citizens’ initiatives are likely to join two legislative-referred proposals for consideration on the November ballot.

Weekend Digest: 7 Tipping Points In The Presidential Election

The Presidential election is coming into picture for the fall as the Obama and Romney campaigns sharpen their focus.

Weekend Digest: A Hostel For Hackers – The Good Kind

For our weekend business readers: “HACKER HOSTEL” OFFER HOPE FOR ASPIRING ENTREPRENEURS Great piece in the New York Times on a hostel chain in San Francisco that is offering a…

Gates Foundation Puts $8 Million Into Heifer African Project

Little Rock-based nonprofit Heifer International received an additional $8.5 million from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation this week for one of its biggest projects in Africa.

Medical Marijuana Proponents Submit Signatures For Ballot

A group wanting to legalize marijuana for medicinal purposes submitted more than 67,000 signatures to the Secretary of State’s office on Thursday in their bid to qualify for the November ballot.

Lt. Gov. Darr Questions Ethics Reform Motives

Lt. Gov. Mark Darr, a Republican, said Thursday he questions the motives of those pushing a proposed ethics reform ballot initiative.

Beebe Appoints 9 To State Boards And Commissions

fix credit problems Governor Mike Beebe today announced the following judicial appointment: Edward “Allen” Gordon, Morrilton, as Special Associate Justice to the Arkansas Supreme Court for the case styled 11-1061,…

Walgreen’s To Acquire Pine Bluff-based USA Drug

Walgreen Co. announced Thursday (July 5) that it has entered into an agreement to purchase USA Drug Stores, a regional drugstore chain in the mid-South owned by Stephen L. LaFrance Holdings, Inc. and members of the LaFrance family.

Wal-Mart’s Eduardo Castro-Wright Retires

Wal-Mart executive Eduardo Castro-Wright, who remains at the center of a Mexican bribery scandal, retired from the retail giant on July 1.

Ms. Adverthinker: Apps To Improve Productivity

The iPhone turns 5 years old, but its influence on society extends far beyond its years.

Declaration of Independence On Display At Crystal Bridges

A rare copy of the Declaration of Independence is on display through Sept. 17 at the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville.

FY2012 Arkansas Lottery Sales End $10 Million Higher

The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery ended the fiscal year more than $10 million ahead of its previous annual sales.

USA Truck Honored By Anheuser-Busch For High Volume

mortgages for bad credit history Anheuser-Busch has recognized Van Buren-based USA Truck with its Truckload Carrier of the Year award for 2011. The award recognized the company for the high…

Arkansas Gets $10 Million For Public Health Threats

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded Arkansas $10.2 million to improve preparedness for a wide range of public health threats.

Acxiom’s Brazil Operations Receives International Award

bad credit loan lenders Acxiom's Brazil unit received the Top of Business International Award 2012. The award was presented by Revista Top of Business along with Montreal Eventos Internacional and…

State Ends Year With $145 Million Budget Surplus

Boosted by a record-strong June month of tax collections, Arkansas state government ended its fiscal year on June 30 with a $145.6 million budget surplus.

Wal-Mart Turns 50, But Not Everyone Celebrating

Kim Souza with our content partner, The City Wire, examines Bentonville-based Wal-Mart’s supporters and detractors on the occasion of its 50th anniversary of doing business.