Author: Roby Brock

Roby Brock

P.A.M. Posts Profitable Quarter, But Ends Year In The Red

Trucking firm, P.A.M. Transportation reversed a string of quarterly losses with a small fourth quarter profit, but still finished 2011 in the red.

First Lady Tours Air Force Base On Nutrition Campaign

First Lady Michelle Obama toured Little Rock Air Force Base on Thursday (Feb. 9) touting the expansion of a pilot program to encourage more nutritious foods on military bases and for military families.

Paper On Social Change In Arkansas Focus Of Clinton School Panel

A new report being released in conjunction with the Arkansas Public Policy Panel and the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation examines social change in Arkansas.

Oaklawn Has Best EGS Gambling Month, Southland Second Best

Electronic games of skill wagers for January 2012 were released Thursday (Feb. 9) by the Arkansas Racing Commission.

Arkansas Joins Other States, Feds In Landmark Foreclosure Settlement

After 16 months of investigation and several months of negotiations, federal and state regulators announced a landmark settlement with 5 of the nation’s largest banks regarding abuses in the mortgage servicing industry.

Mike Huckabee Lands New Daily Radio Gig

Former Arkansas Governor and one-time Republican Presidential candidate, Mike Huckabee, has landed a new deal with Cumulus Media that will place the conservative political and media figure in head-to-head competition with radio icon Rush Limbaugh.

Governor Announces Partial Financial Solution For Forestry Funding

Slagle Joins Mangan Holcomb PR Department

Stephanie Slagle of Maumelle has joined Mangan Holcomb Partners as a public relations specialist. In this role, she will assist in developing and executing public relations programs to support clients’…

Arkansas Children’s Hospital Promotes Trevino

Arkansas Children’s Hospital has promoted Pam Trevino to the position of clinical risk management director. Trevino previously served as a registered nurse on the Resource Team at the hospital. This…

Beebe In Hot Pursuit Of Major Caterpillar Factory

Gov. Mike Beebe said Fort Smith would be an ideal location for a new Caterpillar hydraulic excavator manufacturing operation. He also shared views on other topics in this wide-ranging conversation.

300 Union Pacific Jobs Possible At Fort Chaffee

Between 200 and 300 jobs could come back to Fort Smith if attorney and land buyer David Harp, Union Pacific, and the Fort Chaffee Redevelopment Authority (FCRA), can work out a deal soon.

Talk Politics With Gov. Mike Beebe

This morning, Feb. 8, at 10 a.m., Talk Business & Politics will launch its latest installment of “Talk Politics,” our Q&A session with Gov. Mike Beebe (D).

Arkansas PRSA To Honor Rep Artistic Director

The Arkansas Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) will honor Bob Hupp with its Diamond Award on March 16 at the Little Rock Club. Hupp is the…

Mark Martin Hires Outside Counsel In Redistricting Lawsuit

Arkansas Secretary of State Mark Martin (R) hired former Congressman and Republican gubernatorial candidate Asa Hutchinson’s law firm to defend his office in a lawsuit challenging black majority legislative boundaries.

Walmart Investing $750 Million To Expand Canadian Footprint

Walmart confirmed today (Feb. 7) plans to spend $750 million in Canada to complete at least 73 projects this year, which will add 4.6 million square feet for retail giant.

Fort Smith Firm To Print London 2012 Olympic Tickets

Fort Smith-based Weldon, Williams & Lick (WWL) has won the contract to print about 8.8 million tickets for the London 2012 Olympics, according to several European news agencies.

Northwest Arkansas Council, Little Rock Chamber Holding Two-day Meeting

For more than a decade, the superpower business communities of central and Northwest Arkansas have competed for influence, sway and credit as the driving economic engine for Arkansas. Now, they’re looking to join forces.

Acxiom Hiring Tech Workers

Acxiom says it is looking to bring on hundreds of new tech workers as the Little Rock-based data and digital marketer adds a greater emphasis to its digital media strategies.

USA Truck Fourth Quarter ‘Marred’ By Poor Execution

Lost accounts — purposeful and not on purpose — set back fourth quarter and full-year results for Van Buren-based USA Truck.

Lottery Chief To Make Less, Finalists Named

The Arkansas Lottery Commission culled its list of finalists for its top executive post and reduced the director’s high-paying salary by nearly one-half.