Author: Roby Brock

Roby Brock

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…

Long-shot Efforts To Oust Wal-Mart Leaders Underway

Tension and opposition against Wal-Mart Stores Inc. continues to brew over the retail giant’s bribery scandal recently exposed in its Mexican subsidiary.

Bids Let On $133 Million In Highway Projects

On Wednesday, the state Highway Commission chose apparent low bids on $132.9 million in road projects.

Statehouse Control To Dominate 2012 Political News

With a Presidential race unlikely to matter in Arkansas and looming lackluster match-ups in all four Congressional races this fall, a real focus for the 2012 political news cycle will be the outcome of the state legislative races. Check out these numbers we’ve crunched.