Author: Roby Brock

Roby Brock

QR Energy To Acquire Oil Assets In Arkansas For $230 Million

Houston-based QR Energy said it will acquire predominantly oil properties located in four states: Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas and Michigan.

Governor Beebe Appoints 46 To Boards and Commissions

Governor Mike Beebe today announced the following appointments to boards and commissions: Christian “Trey” Ashcraft, Pine Bluff, to the Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission. Appointment expires January 14, 2021. Replaces Wade…

State Energy Group Selects New Leadership

The Arkansas Advanced Energy Association (AAEA) and sister 501 C3 group, Arkansas Advanced Energy Foundation (AAEF), both announced the election of new chairmen, Gary McChesney and Ron Bell. McChesney is…

Alliance Rubber Bounces Along Despite Tough Economy

Alliance Rubber Co. in Hot Springs continues to innovate to maintain its market position.

Veach: Direct Payment Loss Could Zap $244 Million From Arkansas Economy

Direct payments for row crop farmers, which are prevalent in Arkansas, may be on the chopping block in the new federal farm bill. Arkansas Farm Bureau President Randy Veach lays out the economic consequences.

Arkansas Rep Artistic Director Gets PR Award

Arkansas Repertory Theater artistic director Bob Hupp was honored last week by the Arkansas Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) with its Diamond Award, the highest honor…

Arkansas Wind Energy Jobs Tied To Tax Credit

One of Arkansas’ fastest-growing manufacturing sectors has a strong tailwind behind it, but recent momentum could stall if Congress doesn’t extend federal tax credits for renewable energy sources, industry trade officials say. 

Arkansas Foreclosure Activity Remains Bottle-necked, But Backlog Improving

Residential foreclosures in Arkansas moved at a slow pace, but a legal settlement may soon unclog the backlog bottleneck.

The Peabody Gets Their Ducks In A Row On The Web

The Peabody Hotel Group is launching its world famous ducks into cyberspace. The hotel chain, which has locations in Little Rock, Memphis, and Orlando, has created a Duckmaster blog which will chronicle the adventures of the Peabody Ducks and their Duckmasters.

Cong. Rick Crawford Proposes Millionaire Tax For Balanced Budget Amendment

First District Congressman Rick Crawford (R-Jonesboro) proposed legislation Thursday (March 15) that would trade a 5% surtax on millionaires in exchange for a balanced budget amendment.

Former State Senator, AG Liaison, Allen Gordon, Joins MISO

MISO announced today that former Arkansas State Senator Allen Gordon (D-Morrilton) will represent the organization in Arkansas.

WalmartLabs Could Be Game-changer For Retail Giant

As the world’s leading retailer, it only makes sense that Walmart would try, try again with its approach to online shopping and social media interaction. Many analysts think Walmart is blazing a new retail trail. Kim Souza with The City Wire reports.

Herb Rule’s Return To Politics

The Arkansas Times offers an interview with Second District Democratic Congressional candidate Herb Rule.

Rep. Carter’s Sales and Use Tax Review Expands In Scope

A first reading of an outline slated for an April Joint Revenue and Tax Committee meeting indicates the scope of the interim committee’s work may be expanding.

Mitsubishi Fort Smith Factory Opening Remains A Mystery

Mitsubishi recently lost part of its legal dispute against General Electric. A jury verdict and subsequent U.S. Federal Court decision requires Mitsubishi to pay GE $170 million in damages resulting from a wind-turbine patent dispute.

Clean & Green: The Environmental Science Project

Environmental science is a fast-growing field and is expected to accelerate even more in the next decade thanks to corporate emphasis and new demands. Average annual for someone in the field of environmental science – about $67,000.

Tyson Foods Unveils Founders Room To Honor John and Don Tyson

Tyson Foods opens a Founders Room dedicated to company founder John Tyson and his son, Don, who helped build a worldwide food empire. Kim Souza with The City Wire reports.

CEG Partners Hires Personnel Recruiter Kevin Fair

CEG Partners, which offers services to measure and improve customer relationships and experiences, has hired Kevin Fair to a new position. Fair has 16 years experience in employment recruiting. He…