Author: Roby Brock

Roby Brock

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.

Paneitz To Retire From Northwest Arkansas Community College

The president of Northwest Arkansas Community College (NWACC), Dr. Becky Paneitz, announced plans to retire in June 2013.

Sen. Pryor Will Not Actively Campaign For Obama In 2012

Though he won’t be on the ballot until 2014, U.S. Senator Mark Pryor (D) says he won’t campaign actively for Pres. Obama in 2012.

AFL-CIO Endorses Candidates For Primaries

The state’s largest labor organization, the AFL-CIO, endorsed a slate of Congressional, legislative and judicial candidates for the May and November elections.

Judge Rules Fred Smith Ineligible As Candidate

A Pulaski County judge ruled Monday that a former state legislator can not appear on the May primary ballot because he was ineligible to serve when he filed.

Make Up Ex Boyfriend After 2 Years

Nolan Richardson, C.C. Mercer, Roderick McDavis an Make Up Ex Boyfriend After 2 Years d Marjorie Wilkins Williams will receive Silas Hunt Legacy Awards from the University of Arkansas. The…

Beebe’s First China Interview Hits News Wire

Gov. Mike Beebe’s first Chinese interview hit the news wire this morning.

Simmons First Adds McNulty To Investment Services

Simmons First National Bank recently announced the addition of S. Owen McNulty as Raymond James Financial Advisor and Simmons First Investment Officer for Simmons First Investor Services according to J….

Investment Director Says Second Quarter Results To Be ‘Noisy’

Quarterly earnings roll out this week for U.S. firms, including several Arkansas-based stocks. Chris Harkins, Senior Vice-president and Managing Director with Little Rock-based Delta Trust Investments, says he expects the results to be “noisy.”

Magnetic Marketing Summit Slated For April 18

On Wednesday, April 18th, Talk Business will partner with Enlightened Marketing, the North Little Rock Chamber of Commerce and Arvest Bank for an inaugural workshop for small businesses.

Little Rock Insurance Adjustment Firm To Benefit From Regions Business

Central Adjustment Company, Inc. (CAC) is expanding its claims management insurance adjusting and third-party administrator business thanks to a new deal with Regions Insurance.

For Democrats, A Fight In The First

While there will be plenty of action in the Fourth District between both parties’ primaries, the First District also received an unexpected twist that will have political pundits second-guessing the outcome in advance.