Author: Roby Brock

Roby Brock

Home Sales Trending Downward In January

Arkansas’ housing market continues on a slow pace toward recovery, with low interest rates and economic uncertainty competing for the attention of potential home buyers.

Budget Session Appears On Course For Quick Finish

After several days of back-and-forth discussions, state lawmakers appear poised to complete their fiscal session work in short order.

Ryan Gehrig Named President At St. Edward Mercy Health In Fort Smith

Ryan Gehrig, a former student of Subiaco Academy, has been named the new president of St. Edward Mercy Health in Fort Smith. His first official day on the job is…

Rep. Griffin: Romney Needs “More Passion”; “Vigilant” On Military Cuts

Second District Congressman Tim Griffin (R-Little Rock) says GOP Presidential hopeful Mitt Romney needs to show “more passion” if he’s to shore up his bid to challenge President Barack Obama in the fall.

Deltic Timber Sees Fourth Quarter Loss, Full Year Profits Down

Deltic Timber Corp. posted a $208,000 fourth quarter net loss, but pulled a full year profit of $2.66 million, down from $12.4 million one year ago.

Talk Politics With Tim Griffin

This afternoon, Feb. 22, at 3 p.m., Talk Business & Politics will launch its latest installment of “Talk Politics,” our Q&A session with U.S. Rep. Tim Griffin (R).

Clean & Green: Fighting Fire With Fire

Forest fires can be one of nature’s deadliest enemies, but when controlled by experts, fire can replenish the land and spur proper growth.

Lisa Ray Promoted At Arvest Bank To Springdale Market CEO

Arvest Bank has announced that Lisa Ray has accepted an offer and will become the president and chief executive officer of Arvest Bank in Springdale on April 1, 2012, the…

Windstream Posts Revenue Gains, But Fourth Quarter Loss On One-time Items

Windstream Corp. produced fourth quarter and full-year financials that resembled the Clint Eastwood classic — “The Good, The Bad & The Ugly.”

Beebe Lays Out What GOP Budget Cuts Would Be For State Agencies

Gov. Mike Beebe (D) offered a detailed impact of how Republican proposed budget cuts would affect certain state agencies.

Walmart U.S. Same-store Sales Improve For Second Straight Quarter

Walmart reported lower diluted net income in its fourth quarter than in the previous year, but will likely trade the smaller profit for its increased traffic in the U.S. market.

Time, Money and Politics Are Driving Budget Debate

They will haggle over money this week, but political willpower and a tricky parliamentary timetable will impose arbitrary deadlines that could lead to a quick deal or a longer stalemate.

Lawsuit Raises Concerns Over Nanotechnology Risks

Seven consumer safety advocate groups filed suit against the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in December to urge more study of potential risks associated with nanotechnology.

57 Scholarships Funded For Natural Gas Jobs

Members of the Fayetteville Shale Scholarship Fund announced a $130,000 donation to the University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton.

Central Arkansas Advertising Groups Hand Out ADDY Awards

The American Advertising Federation (AAF) Little Rock chapter hosted its annual ADDY awards on Saturday. The event recognizes excellence in the field of advertising. Of the 375 professional and student…

These Presidents Had Their Days

A President’s words can inspire after decades and centuries. This phenomenon is what attracts so many to politics and offers hope that, even in our seemingly divided worlds, we’re not that far apart.

Walmart Ups Investment In Chinese E-commerce Site

Walmart says it has reached an agreement to increase its investment in the holding company of Yihaodian, an eCommerce website in China. The move will bring Walmart’s ownership stake in Yihaodian to approximately 51%.

Brummett: A Primer On The Current Budget Debate

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette political columnist John Brummett offers a Q&A session with himself to explain the ins-and-outs of the current budget debate at the state capitol.

Dropping Natural Gas Prices Curtailing Drilling Activity, Lowering Consumer Bills

Low natural gas prices, a mild winter, and strong inventories have drillers reducing their exploration efforts. That combination of factors will lead to lower utility bills for consumers.

Severance Tax Hike Opponents Pick Up The Spending Pace

The group opposing former gas executive Sheffield Nelson’s severance tax proposal, Arkansans for Jobs & Affordable Energy, has gotten very serious, very fast.