Author: Roby Brock

Roby Brock

Arkansas Officials React To Obama State Of The Union Speech

Arkansas federal delegation reacted to President Obama’s fourth State of the Union speech.

Aviation Repair Technologies Hoping To Rehire 65 Laid-off Workers

KAIT Channel 8 in Jonesboro reports on progress being made since layoffs of 65 workers at Aviation Repair Technologies’ Blytheville facility in December.

Simmons First Promotes Two Employees In Conway

Simmons First National Bank announced the promotion of Candace J. Meeks and Joannie L. Shearer to Assistant Vice President. Meeks serves as a Manager of Regional Sales and Quality Customer…

Beebe Perplexed On Rash Of Domestic Violence

Those who have closely watched the administration of Gov. Mike Beebe (D) know that the Governor is rarely stumped. But he says he’s perplexed as to how or if state officials should respond to a recent rash of domestic violence.

Debbie Johnson Promoted At Arkansas Children’s Hospital

Arkansas Children’s Hospital has promoted Debbie Johnson to the position of Contracts Manager in the area of Managed Care. Johnson previously served in the Admissions and Insurance areas. In her…

Glidewell Distributing Gains National Grocer Membership

Glidewell Distributing of Fort Smith has received final approval for membership with national grocery supplier, Associated Wholesale Grocers (AWG). A regional distributor of products primarily to convenience stores, Glidewell Distributing…

Arkansas Employment Picture Rises For Fourth Straight Month

Enjoying four consecutive months of employment gains, Arkansas’ jobless rate fell to 7.7% in December.

Regions Financial Takes Big Q4 Loss On Brokerage Business

Arkansas’ second largest bank in terms of market share, Regions Financial, was battered in the fourth quarter and for the full year as charges related to its brokerage business resulted in large losses.

TBQ: Jack Shewmaker – Father of Everyday Low Prices

Walmart executive Jack Shewmaker left a legacy with the retail giant that CEO Mike Duke says still shapes its profits and culture today. It would have never happened if Shewmaker didn’t give the legendary Sam Walton a second chance.

Treasury Asks Banks To Submit TARP Repayment Plans

Seven banks in Arkansas are still on the hook to the Treasury Department for more than $93 million they took as part of a government initiative in early 2009 known as the Troubled Asset Relief Program, or TARP.

Appeals Judge Jo Hart To Run For Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Judge Jo Hart announced Monday that she will seek election to the Arkansas Supreme Court.

Arkansas State Fair Likely To Stay Put In Little Rock

The Arkansas State Fair is likely to stay in its current east Little Rock location.

Charlie Daniels to Auction Unclaimed Property on eBay

Arkansas Auditor of State Charlie Daniels (D) has struck a deal with eBay to auction unclaimed property to begin January 27, 2012.

Challenge of Redrawn State Senate Map Could Lead To Election-year Chaos

A looming federal lawsuit will force a re-examination of newly formed State Senate districts.

UAMS Launches Nanomedicine Center For Medical Research

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) said it would work with statewide collaborators to create the Arkansas Nanomedicine Center (ANC) in the school’s College of Medicine.

TBQ: Wayne Cranford Did Things Differently

Advertising executive Wayne Cranford is set for a top honor next month. Find out how he got his start in business and climbed to the peak of success.

Public Relations Group Transitions Leadership

The Arkansas chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) inducted its 2012 board of directors at a chapter meeting Friday, Jan. 20. Taking over the top leadership role…

Heifer International Launching $23.8 Million Project In Nepal

Heifer International, the Little Rock-based global hunger nonprofit, is launching a new $23.8 million project in Nepal.

Five Years Later, El Dorado Promise Making A Difference

On the five year anniversary of the El Dorado Promise, a new study shows how the scholarship program has impacted trends in the south Arkansas school district.