Author: Roby Brock

Roby Brock

Arkansas A Leader In Tax Incentive Evaluation

Arkansas is one of 13 states “Leading the way” on the evaluation of tax incentives for economic development, according to a recent report from the Pew Center on the States.

Perry: ‘Too Damn Much Money’ Goes To D.C.

Texas Gov. Rick Perry and former frontrunner for the GOP presidential nomination was in Fort Smith on Saturday and joked that part of his visit was to do “a bit of scouting” in Arkansas now that Texas A&M is joining the Southeastern Conference.

Bank Of The Ozarks Net Income Climbs To $18 Million In First Quarter

Bank of the Ozarks, Inc. posted a strong first quarter profit of $18 million and company officials reported new lending activity that would provide “excellent prospects for growth” in the future.

Republican Party of Arkansas Reviewing Status of Employee Linked To Petrino

On the heels of news involving a Republican Party of Arkansas employee sending hundreds of text messages to former Razorback football coach Bobby Petrino, the state GOP said today they are reviewing part-time employee Alison Melder’s employment status.

Another Quarter, Another Quarter Of Record Earnings For J.B. Hunt

Record quarterly earnings is becoming a common theme with Lowell-based J.B. Hunt Transport Services.

Dillard’s Amends And Extends $1 Billion Credit Facility

Dillard’s, Inc. has amended and extended its $1.0 billion senior secured revolving credit facility, the Little Rock-based upscale retailer announced today.

Morgan Hogue Hired By UA College Of Engineering

Morgan Hogue of Fayetteville is the new assistant director of development for the College of Engineering at the University of Arkansas. Hogue comes to the university from the University of…

Bailey Properties Merges With Alabama Group To Form Billion Dollar Firm

Bailey Properties, LLC of Little Rock, Arkansas, and Summit Housing Partners, LLC of Montgomery, Alabama, announced today (April 12) they have merged to form a new company, BSR Trust, LLC.

Andrea Parnell Hired To Head HR For Southern Bancorp

Andrea Parnell has been hired as Senior Vice President and Director of Human Resources for Southern Bancorp, Inc. In this role, Parnell will oversee the human resource functions for SBI,…

Beebe Appoints 35 To Boards And Commissions

Governor Mike Beebe announced the following appointments to boards and commissions: Stephen Ballard, Benton, to the Burial Association Board. Appointment expires December 31, 2014. Replaces Ben Brazzel. Dr. Joseph Beck,…

Litigation Continues To Hinder Foreclosure Filings

Foreclosures in Arkansas remain few and far between during the first three months of this year. affecting 1,107 Arkansas homeowners according to Irvine, Calif.-based RealtyTrac.

Metro Unemployment Rates Produce Mixed Results In February

Unemployment rates in the state’s major metropolitan areas produced mixed results in February.

Another Month Of Record Electronic Wagers At Oaklawn

March 2012 was the best month of electronic wagers ever for Hot Springs-based Oaklawn, and counterpart Southland in West Memphis recorded its second largest wager month in history.

Metropolitan National Reports Q1 Loss, Change In Regulatory Agreement

Metropolitan National Bank reported a first quarter loss of $1.04 million, while making enough progress with regulators to warrant a change in supervisory authority.

UALR Fundraising Tops $103 Million

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock announced that its final tally for its first comprehensive fundraising campaign pulled in $103.6 million in gifts and pledges.

Beebe Briefs Media On China Trade Trip

Gov. Mike Beebe (D) said he thinks progress is being made on resolving issues important to Arkansas companies doing business in China and in convincing job prospects to come to the Natural State.

Arkansas Fires Football Coach Bobby Petrino

University of Arkansas Athletic Director Jeff Long fired Razorback football coach on Tuesday (April 10) citing “cause for termination.”

Fort Smith Whirlpool Plant On The Market As New Factory Opens In Tennessee

Officials with the Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC) have begun the process of sending site location consultants “building profile” info about Whirlpool’s soon-to-be closed plant in Fort Smith on the heels of a new facility opening in Tennessee.

Audio Tape Released Of Surgeon General’s Arrest

An audio file of the confrontation and arrest of Arkansas Surgeon General Joe Thompson by the Little Rock Police Department will no doubt be a major piece of evidence in an upcoming court hearing.

For Heifer, These Enthusiasts Put The ‘Fun’ In Fundraising

Heifer International has its fair share of celebrity supporters, but the work of its rank-and-file followers generates significant contributions to the Little Rock non-profit hunger relief organization.