by - December 20, 2011 10:45 am
Arkansas workforce officials reported that November’s unemployment rate fell two-tenths of a percent to 8.0%. The U.S. unemployment rate fell four-tenths from October to 8.6%.
by - December 20, 2011 10:36 am
Mark Power has been named assistant vice chancellor for development at the University of Arkansas after 11 years with the institution’s Division of University Advancement. “Mark has been assuming increased…
by - December 20, 2011 1:08 am
Former President Bill Clinton returned to Little Rock on Monday to spend a day signing copies of his latest book, “Back To Work.”
by - December 20, 2011 12:58 am
Stephens Media columnist Steve Brawner examines the recent votes in Congress regarding a balanced budget amendment.
by - December 19, 2011 5:16 pm
Telecom giant AT&T called off its planned merger with No. 4 wireless carrier T-Mobile USA after federal regulators raised numerous objections to the $39 billion mega-deal.
by - December 19, 2011 12:53 pm
Gov. Mike Beebe (D) today announced the following judicial appointment: Ed Koon, Sheridan, as Circuit Judge for the Second Division of the Seventh Judicial District. Appointment expires December 31, 2012….
by - December 19, 2011 12:17 pm
New chairmen have been appointed to three of Arkansas Farm Bureau’s commodity divisions. Beginning in 2012, Terry Pollard of Greenway (Clay Co.) will chair the Cotton Division, Gene Pharr of…
by - December 19, 2011 12:04 pm
Verizon Wireless has named Dean Taylor president of its South Central Region, which includes all of Arkansas, as well as northern Mississippi, Oklahoma, and western Tennessee.
by - December 19, 2011 11:34 am
Arkansas’ 2% tourism collections garnered $9.351 million during the first nine months of 2011, up 3.45% compared to $9.039 million during the 2010 period.
by - December 19, 2011 11:26 am
Central Arkansas radio listeners can expect a new talk and news station.
by - December 19, 2011 10:25 am
It looks like another boat maker may come to Arkansas.
by - December 16, 2011 5:08 pm
The Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce chose its new officers for 2012. Marty Rhodes of Stephens Insurance is the new Chairman. French Hill, CEO of Delta Trust and Bank,…
by - December 16, 2011 2:00 pm
The number of Arkansas properties in some phase of foreclosure during November fell more than 90%, with a September legal ruling possibly the source of the significant reduction.
by - December 16, 2011 12:12 pm
In its monthly oversight meeting, Arkansas lawmakers obsessed on several hot button topics, including health care, forestry cuts, and post office closures.
by - December 15, 2011 11:51 pm
U.S. Senator John Boozman said the nearly 4,500 American deaths (62 from Arkansas) and estimated $832 billion in costs were worth it.
by - December 15, 2011 8:00 pm
The Arkansas Energy Office (AEO) is extending the deadline for a rebate program that has had requests to convert 140 vehicles to use compressed natural gas.
by - December 15, 2011 7:57 pm
For small business owners and entrepreneurs looking to take advantage of the iPad revolution, help is on the way.
by - December 15, 2011 5:18 pm
A division of Washington, D.C.-based CQ Press has named former U.S. Senator Tim Hutchinson (R) as one of the 30 most influential federal lobbyists in the nation. First Street, a…
by - December 15, 2011 10:55 am
Economic attitudes in western Arkansas worsen as a looming Whirlpool closure affects consumer psyches.
by - December 15, 2011 10:05 am
An oversight panel searching for a location for a proposed research and technology park has whittled its potential site locations to three areas in midtown Little Rock.
