Author: Roby Brock

Roby Brock

USA Truck Takeover Attempt Comes To A Screeching Halt

Indianapolis-based Celadon Group sold on Feb. 28 all its shares of Van Buren-based USA Truck, effectively ending a bid to buy USA Truck.

Joint Revenue and Tax Committee To Chart Exemption Review Course

Right after Arkansas taxpayers file their annual state and federal income tax returns, lawmakers will begin a review process that could lead to a tax break.

For 85 Years, Goodwill Has Been Full Of ‘Goodwill’

While this iconic non-profit’s mission to recycle clothing and household items is well-known, some of its newer outreach efforts and its employment growth have gone unnoticed by many.

Attorney General Unveils New Consumer Protection Initiative

Attorney General Dustin McDaniel (D) launched a new consumer education and awareness initiative, “Got Your Back, Arkansas,” to help Arkansans avoid scams and fraud.

Tilley: Arkansas’ Tourism Sector Is A Leader

Tourism jobs are among the fastest growing in the last decade and could soon eclipse manufacturing employment in terms of job numbers.

Terry Rice and Darrin Williams Vie For Top House Post

History will be made with the next election for Speaker of the Arkansas House of Representatives as Republican Terry Rice and Democrat Darrin Williams seek support from their colleagues.

Lawmakers Recess With Budget Work Completed

$4.7 billion and not much more. State lawmakers approved a budget for FY 2013 that mostly mirrored Gov. Mike Beebe’s recommendations.

Income Tax Refunds Hurt February Overall Revenues

Arkansas’ February tax revenues netted $190.1 million for the month — down 11.2% from a year ago and 10.6% below forecast.

Opponents Of Natural Gas Severance Tax Hike Stage Capitol Rally

Opponents of a natural gas severance tax increase staged a rally at the state capitol to show opposition to a proposal that has yet to qualify for the November ballot.

Tyson Foods To Overhaul Flagship Beef Facility in 2012

Tyson Foods has planned an overhaul of its flagship beef processing facility in Dakota City, Neb. in an effort to raise operating efficiencies by mid-2011.

Filing Period Closes, Election Field Is Set

Candidate filing closed at noon today (March 1) setting the field for the May primaries and potential November elections.

Bad Boy Expansion In Batesville To Add 150 Jobs

Bad Boy Mowers, a maker of mowers and multi-terrain vehicles, announced plans to expand its operations at its Batesville headquarters and manufacturing operations.

Supreme Court Dismisses Nursing Home Head From Lawsuit

The Arkansas Supreme Court found that the sole member of a nursing home’s governing body owed no personal duty to a patient whose health allegedly declined due to negligent care in a case that could set new precedent for future litigation.

UA Business School Hires Eli Jones As New Dean

The University of Arkansas announced that Eli Jones, the current dean of Louisiana State University’s E.J. Ourso College of Business, will become the dean of the Sam M. Walton College…

IMWell Health Hires Medical Director, Operations VP

IMWell Health, a regional provider of onsite and near-site primary care clinics for large employers, recently hired a new medical director and vice president for operations. Board-certified family medicine practitioner,…

Windstream Launches New Internet, Streaming Service

Windstream has launched a new high-speed Internet streaming service called Merge, which will allow customers to merge their online and television service.

Walmart Pays Out $11 Billion in Dividends, Will Increase By 9%

The Board of Directors of Wal-Mart Stores has approved an annual dividend of $1.59 per share, approximately a 9 percent increase from the $1.46 per share paid during fiscal year 2012.

Walmart Struggles With Apparel Sales, But Believes It Has A Niche

Bentonville-based Wal-Mart Stores Inc. recently posted weaker same-store sales in its apparel division amid the busiest shopping season of the year.

Dillards To Buy Back $250 Million In Stock

Dillard’s, Inc. announced that the board of directors has approved an additional share repurchase program authorizing the company to repurchase up to $250 million of its Class A Common Stock.

Reports Present Fuzzy Economic Picture At State, National Levels

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Wednesday (Feb. 29) that Arkansas and Mississippi were the only two states to see an increase in their 2011 average annual unemployment rate compared to 2010.