Author: Roby Brock

Roby Brock

Arkansas Times: Ellington Weighing First District Congressional Run

First-term Prosecuting Attorney Scott Ellington of Jonesboro is weighing a First District Congressional run.

State Receives $4.9 Million Grant To Train 1,500 Nurses

The Arkansas Department of Workforce Services has received a $4.9 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor to train more than 1,500 Arkansans to become nurses.

Arkansas Exports Rise 7% In 2011

Arkansas export growth has been on the rise for more than a decade. New statistics show that in 2011 the state’s exports grew at a healthy 7% clip.

UAMS Creates Office Of Global Health, Names Don Simpson Director

A new Office of Global Health at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) will serve as a resource for international education, service and research opportunities for UAMS employees…

UALR Names Jane Wayland As Business Dean

Dr. Jane Wayland has been named dean of the College of Business, according to Dr. Sandra Robertson, interim provost. Wayland, who was appointed acting dean of the college last month,…

Filing Period Opens For Arkansas Races

The first day of candidate filing opened in Arkansas and more than 197 candidates used the opening day to declare their candidacies. What are the early match-ups? Check out our complete lists.

USPS To Consolidate Mail Processing Operations In Arkansas

The U.S. Postal Service has decided against moving mail processing operations from Fayetteville to Little Rock, but will move processing operations from Harrison to Fayetteville.

Welspun Expansion Could Position Arkansas For Major Steel Mill

Welspun Pipe, which located in Little Rock’s Port Authority in 2007, announced its second facility expansion today, adding 200 new jobs and $100 million in new investment. It could be the foundation for even more.

Big Fourth Quarter Boosts Dillard’s Full Year Profits

A big fourth quarter propelled mall and online retailer Dillard’s, Inc. to a stellar year of profits.

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.