Author: Roby Brock

Roby Brock

Declutter Fast – How To Declutter Your Home!

In the last 24 hours, the activity of television advertising has picked up as early voting has begun for the May 22 primaries. Add First District Democrat Clark Hall to…

New Cotton TV Spot Targets Rankin Political Base

Fourth District Congressional candidate Tom Cotton launched a new TV spot, a strategic move by Cotton to compete in territories that have seen strong voter turnout for his opponent, Beth Anne Rankin.

Hurst Debuts TV Ad In Fourth District Race

Democratic Congressional candidate Q. Byrum Hurst debuted his first campaign ad of the primary season.

Beebe Defends Legislative Redistricting Boundaries

Gov. Mike Beebe (D) took the stand in a federal trial challenging the validity of the state’s redrawn Senate boundaries.

Analysts Raise Expectations For Tyson Foods

On a day when major market indices lost ground, Tyson Foods shares gained another 3% in heavy trading Tuesday.

Attorney General McDaniel Announces Two Settlements With Abbott Labs

Attorney General Dustin McDaniel announced two separate settlements with Abbott Laboratories regarding allegations of illegal off-label marketing of its drug Depakote.

Simmons First Hires Rick Ferguson

Simmons First National Bank recently announced the hiring of Rick Ferguson as Consumer Loan Officer. Ferguson brings 26 years of banking experience to Simmons First serving in various facets of…

Tim Parker Chrysler Recognized For Environmental Move

Tim Parker Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Hot Springs is one of 30 dealerships that Chrysler’s corporate operations has recognized for a commitment to environmentally-friendly and energy-efficient business practices. This…

Secretary of State Takes Stand In Redistricting Trial

Secretary of State Mark Martin (R) was the first member of the Board of Apportionment to take the stand in an expected week-long trial challenging the legality of black majority voting districts.

Forbes: Jerry Jones And Learning Business The Hard Way

Arkansas native Jerry Jones, owner of the Dallas Cowboys, tells Forbes magazine in his own words two valuable business lessons he learned the hard way growing up.

Green Party Nominates Congressional Candidates, Others

The Green Party of Arkansas met this weekend and drafted a slate of candidates for office.

Baker Confirmed As U.S. District Court Judge

The U.S. Senate confirmed Obama nominee Kristine Baker of Little Rock to serve as U.S. District Court Judge for the Eastern District of Arkansas.

Brawner: State Politics Reaches Tipping Point

Arkansas News Bureau columnist Steve Brawner opines in his latest column on the big political battles brewing in state this year.

Tyson Foods Pushes Profits Higher

Tyson Foods reported second quarter net income of $166 million, 6.4% higher than one year ago when the protein giant posted profits of $156 million.

Pryor, Beebe Tout Arkansas Role In Energy Independence

U.S. Senator Mark Pryor and Gov. Mike Beebe touted Arkansas’ potential role in strengthening the nation’s energy independence at an 8-state Delta forum on Friday.

Arkansas Best Reportedly In Deal To Buy Logistics Operation

Officials with Fort Smith-based Arkansas Best Corp. are not commenting on a Reuters report that they are in talks to buy a logistics company that could deliver more than $140 million in annual revenue.

Hawker Beechcraft Files Chapter 11, No Immediate Plans For Layoffs

Hawker Beechcraft filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy today (May 3) and the plane maker said that immediate job cuts are not in store.

Alliance Rubber Co. of Hot Springs Receives National Innovation Award

Alliance Rubber Co. has received the Manufacturing Extension Partnership’s (MEP) 2012 Excellence In Innovation Award. The Hot Springs-based rubber band and rubber products company was profiled by Talk Business earlier…

Metro Jobless Rates Improve In All 8 Markets

Compared to one year ago, the March unemployment rates in all 8 metropolitan statistical areas in Arkansas declined.

Coalition For Excellence Hires Meincke As ED

The Arkansas Coalition for Excellence (ACE) board of directors selected Stephanie F. Meincke, MSW as ACE’s new Executive Director effective June 5, 2012. Meincke is the former CEO of Florida’s…