Author: Roby Brock

Roby Brock

Whirlpool Vendor Huntington Foam To Close In Fort Smith

The president of Huntington Foam, a vendor to Whirlpool’s operation in Fort Smith, said Wednesday the company will close its Fort Smith operation as early as May.

Greg Hale’s Name Surfaces In Fourth District Congressional Race

We’ve been hearing for some time that the Fourth District Democratic field was not quite settled. Talk Business sources confirm a new name in play in the south Arkansas Congressional race: Greg Hale.

Corps of Engineers Looking To Cut Back Services At 29 Parks

The Little Rock District of the Army Corps of Engineers says “tight budgets” will lead to changes at several of its parks, including closing less-efficient facilities.

Obama’s Keystone Move Disappoints Arkansas Democrats and Republicans

President Barack Obama’s refusal to approve construction of the Keystone XL pipeline sparked an intense round of political finger-pointing, with Arkansas’ two Democratic members of Congress also expressing disappointment with the President’s decision.

2011 Net Income Up For BancorpSouth

BancorpSouth reports that 2011 net income reached $37.6 million, a gain over 2010 income of $22.9 million.

Frank Scott Joins First Security Bank

Frank D. Scott Jr. of Little Rock has joined First Security Bank in Little Rock as a business development officer. Since 2007, Scott had served the Office of Gov. Mike…

Sheffield Nelson Accuses State Senator Of ‘Conflict of Interest’

Activist Sheffield Nelson said Sen. Jonathan Dismang (R-Beebe) had a “conflict of interest” in his efforts to encourage the Arkansas Municipal League to back off its support of Nelson’s severance tax hike proposal.

Huckabee Endorses Rankin in Fourth District Run

Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee announced his endorsement of Beth Anne Rankin in her bid for Congress.

Rep. Kathy Webb: Budget Priorities & Party Lines

State Rep. Kathy Webb, co-chair of the powerful Joint Budget Committee outlines her priorities for the fiscal session.

Sen. Gilbert Baker: An Eye On Higher Ed

State Sen. Gilbert Baker, co-chair of the powerful Joint Budget Committee outlines his priorities for the fiscal session.

Bank Of The Ozarks Profits Leap 58% In 2011

Bank of the Ozarks today reported record net income of $101.3 million, a 58.3% increase, for 2011. One year ago, the Little Rock-based bank holding company reported profits of $64 million.

UAMS Receives $1.5 Million Gift From Walker Charitable Foundation

The Willard and Pat Walker Charitable Foundation has gifted the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Northwest campus with $1.5 million.

No Big Surprises With Beebe Budget, Key Leaders Share Priorities

There were no big surprises in Gov. Mike Beebe’s (D) FY 2013 budget proposal, but key budget leaders expressed ideas for additional spending priorities.

Tom Cotton Says $500,000 Mark Reached, Clark Hall Clears $131,000

Fourth District Republican Congressional challenger Tom Cotton said his campaign has raised more than $540,000 in five months, including close to $200,000 in the fourth quarter.

NanoMech Leaders Honored By Industry Trade Group

The NanoBusiness Commercialization Association (NanoBCA) has honored two of Springdale-based NanoMech’s leaders — Jim Phillips, Chairman, president and CEO, and Dr. Ajay Malshe, chief technology officer. The two men were…

J.B. Hunt Recognized By Walmart For Carrier Service

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. has been chosen as Walmart’s 2011 Intermodal Carrier of the Year. Walmart has selected J.B. Hunt as Intermodal Carrier of the Year for 10 of…

Walmart Selects CBS Executive To Lead Global eCommerce Division

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. announced that Neil Ashe, 44, is the new president and CEO of the company’s Global eCommerce business, beginning today (Jan. 16). Ashe was most recently president of…

New Yarnell’s Owners Hope Ice Cream Sales Resume By Spring

Schulze & Burch Biscuit Co., the Chicago-based food manufacturer, said it has completed its acquisition of Yarnell’s Ice Cream from bankruptcy and hopes to have products on the shelves of grocery stores by spring.