Author: Roby Brock

Roby Brock

Metropolitan National Bank Posts Q2 Loss

Privately-held Little Rock-based Metropolitan National Bank reported a $423,000 second quarter loss for the period ending June 30, 2012.

Fort Smith CEO Group Wants Dealt Into The Discussion

Active CEO leadership groups in central and northwest Arkansas have pushed those regions to the forefront of the state’s economy. Add Fort Smith to the list of those wanting to emulate that success.

Secretary of State Martin Eyeing Investigation Of Petition Signatures

With eyebrows raised by the high invalidation rate of signatures on several potential ballot issues, the Secretary of State’s office said Thursday it may call for an investigation after a grace period to collect more signatures is completed.

Griffin-led Measure To Freeze Regulations Passes House

Second District Rep. Tim Griffin (R) did something few freshman lawmakers ever do – he passed a bill that he was the lead sponsor on.

Higher Ed Board Narrows Director Search To Two

how to get back my ex girlfriend The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board recommended two applicants for interview for the state agency's director post, while expressing disappointment with the depth…

Second Quarter Positive For P.A.M. Transportation

P.A.M. Transportation Services, Inc. reported net income of $934,791 for the quarter ended June 30, 2012, an improvement from year-ago earnings when the Tontitown-based trucking firm posted a $692,000 profit.

Simmons First Net Income Slips To $6.5 Million

can i get my ex girlfriend back Simmons First National Corp. reported second quarter net income of $6.5 million, slightly below the $6.7 million it earned one year ago. “We…

Deltic Timber Earnings Spike 71% On Lumber Sales

Deltic Timber Corp. reported second quarter net income of $3.5 million, up 71% from a year ago when quarterly profits topped $2 million.

Republicans Ask DHS, Governor For Medicaid Reforms, Slower Process

Republican legislative leaders in the House and Senate asked the Beebe administration to slow the process for a potential Medicaid expansion and to consider a laundry list of reforms.

NYT: Congress Opens Inquiry Into Data Seller, Including Acxiom

The New York Times reports that a bipartisan Congressional panel will open an inquiry into the data brokerage industry, and Little Rock-based Acxiom is one of the targets of the effort.

Skip Rutherford: The Delta Deserves More Respect

The Delta largely carried Arkansas economically and politically from 1836 to 1986. What caused the economic shift?

Clean & Green: Changing The Light Bulb

When the light bulb goes on, it usually signifies a bright idea. And about 5 years ago, Congress decided it would be a bright idea to change the energy standards for light bulbs used in your light fixtures and businesses. Thus, the passage of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007.