by - March 9, 2012 3:33 pm
A review team with the State Review of Oil and Natural Gas Environmental Regulations (STRONGER) says Arkansas’ regulation of hydraulic fracturing of oil and gas wells is “well managed,” but recommends more funding for well inspections.
by - March 9, 2012 2:08 pm
After officially adjourning the 88th General Assembly 2012 fiscal session, House members set out to make history. They did by selecting Rep. Darrin Williams as the first African-American Speaker-designate.
by - March 9, 2012 9:51 am
As the fiscal session draws to a close today at noon, there will be more than the usual “sine die” procedures.
by - March 9, 2012 8:42 am
Siloam Springs-based Allens, Inc. is selling four of its six frozen vegetable operations to The Bonduelle Group in an effort to “strategically reposition its brand.”
by - March 8, 2012 3:39 pm
Governor Mike Beebe today announced the following appointments to boards and commissions: Billy “Scott” Berna, Fayetteville, to the Burial Association Board. Appointment expires December 31, 2016. Replaces Donald Martin. Steve…
by - March 8, 2012 12:11 pm
The $25 billion revenue growth enjoyed by Wal-Mart Stores Inc. last year was largely due to its assets abroad – a phenomenon not likely to change anytime soon.
by - March 8, 2012 10:06 am
Two of the three Democrats vying for the First District Congressional nomination have been profiled on our newest radio partner, KASU-91.9 FM.
by - March 8, 2012 7:42 am
The networks that run high-speed smart devices are struggling to keep up with consumer demand and the prospects are daunting that they’ll be able to continue the pace in the future without radical changes.
by - March 8, 2012 12:05 am
A “Force Structure Announcement” released Wednesday (Mar. 7) by the U.S. Air Force shows Arkansas losing 223 positions, or 2.75%, under the previously announced budget cuts and force changes.
by - March 7, 2012 11:58 pm
Quad/Graphics, a printing company headquartered in Sussex, Wisconsin, is closing its Jonesboro plant in the fourth quarter of this year.
by - March 7, 2012 4:04 pm
Tyson Foods is in an “enviable position” in the meat industry and that affords it numerous options, CEO Donnie Smith told an investor conference on Wednesday (March 7).
by - March 7, 2012 3:43 pm
The Doyle Rogers Co. and Moses Tucker Real Estate announced plans for a $20 million mixed-use development of the old Blass Department Store building on Main Street in Little Rock.
by - March 7, 2012 3:15 pm
The Walton Family Foundation says it invested more than $159 million in education reform initiatives for 2011 primarily in grants to organizations and programs.
by - March 7, 2012 3:05 pm
Little Rock-based Harrison Energy Partners hired Ed Ellis as a new project manager. Ellis is a Certified Energy Manager by the Association of Energy Engineers. and has more than 35…
by - March 7, 2012 11:21 am
More than 250,000 visitors have passed through the doors of the Witt Stephens, Jr. Nature Center in downtown Little Rock’s River Market.
by - March 7, 2012 10:15 am
Mark Rushing, a veteran public relations executive and broadcast journalist, has been appointed director of strategic communications for the office of university relations at the University of Arkansas. Rushing will…
by - March 6, 2012 9:45 pm
Based on nearly every economic indicator, 2011 was a rebound year for Arkansas tourism. What does 2012 have in store?
by - March 6, 2012 6:37 pm
Tyson chicken growers in McCurtain County, Okla. won’t get the $10 million settlement they had hoped until Tyson Foods gets a new day in court.
by - March 6, 2012 8:59 am
The saga of former State Rep. Fred Smith (D-Crawfordsville) continued on Monday.
by - March 5, 2012 10:48 pm
The 100th birthday of Arkansas Children’s Hospital was marked by a new fundraising goals and accolades from generations of politicians and community leaders.
