by - March 1, 2012 11:34 am
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.
by - March 1, 2012 9:31 am
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…
by - March 1, 2012 9:25 am
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,…
by - March 1, 2012 9:10 am
Windstream has launched a new high-speed Internet streaming service called Merge, which will allow customers to merge their online and television service.
by - March 1, 2012 8:57 am
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.
by - February 29, 2012 11:12 pm
Bentonville-based Wal-Mart Stores Inc. recently posted weaker same-store sales in its apparel division amid the busiest shopping season of the year.
by - February 29, 2012 11:06 pm
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.
by - February 29, 2012 6:11 pm
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.
by - February 29, 2012 6:02 pm
Governor Mike Beebe today announced the following appointments to boards and commissions: Kathy Burl, North Little Rock, reappointed to the Arkansas State Board of Athletic Training. Appointment expires January 14,…
by - February 29, 2012 12:19 am
This week, it is notable that the price of your favorite hamburger could be changing on the menu. Expect to pay more for two all-beef patties on a sesame seed bun.
by - February 28, 2012 8:58 pm
A new Medicaid budget shortfall estimate — disputed by Gov. Mike Beebe (D) — has state lawmakers advocating for a more aggressive budget approach.
by - February 28, 2012 7:43 pm
Court officials released a special report that explains why the depleted Administration of Justice (AOJ) fund lost so much money in 2011 that Gov. Mike Beebe (D) has had to bail it out with emergency funds.
by - February 28, 2012 1:37 pm
Last month, we reported that Cong. Tim Griffin (R-Little Rock) called into question the U.S. Air Force’s award of a contract to a foreign competitor of U.S.-based Hawker Beechcraft. The Air Force has backed off the decision and delayed its award pending an investigation.
by - February 28, 2012 9:52 am
Are local political campaigns ready for the next technological leap?
by - February 28, 2012 9:45 am
Mountain Valley Spring Co. announced a new bottling agreement with TalkingRain Beverage Co. to produce that firm’s branded bottled water products.
by - February 27, 2012 6:13 pm
A report showing a decrease in housing-related debt and an increase in credit card and other forms of consumer debt is good news for the economy.
by - February 27, 2012 2:35 pm
For our central Arkansas audience, you’re likely to start seeing a major change in your curbside recycling program.
by - February 27, 2012 1:23 pm
Democratic Party of Arkansas chairman Will Bond hinted last week that he expected a third Democrat to enter the Fourth District race besides D.C. Morrison and State Sen. Gene Jeffress.
by - February 26, 2012 8:06 am
John Lyon with the Arkansas News Bureau offers a profile of House Minority Leader Rep. John Burris (R-Harrison).
by - February 25, 2012 11:55 am
First-term Prosecuting Attorney Scott Ellington of Jonesboro is weighing a First District Congressional run.
