Author: Roby Brock

Roby Brock

McDaniel Rejects First Draft Of Personhood Amendment

Attorney General Dustin McDaniel (D) rejected a proposed constitutional amendment that would define “personhood” in Arkansas.

St. Vincent, Heart Clinic Arkansas Combine Forces

St. Vincent Health System and Heart Clinic Arkansas have joined forces to expand The Jack Stephens Heart Institute, LLC.

Windstream SVP Susan Bradley To Retire At End Of January

Windstream announced that Susan Bradley, senior vice president of human resources, will retire at the end of January. A search for her successor will begin immediately. “Susan has played an…

Business Reporter Kim Souza To Join The City Wire

Another hire for The City Wire. Northwest Arkansas business reporter Kim Souza will join The City Wire in mid-January to lead the web publication’s coverage of business and politics in…

BancorpSouth Adds 3 To Advisory Board In Little Rock

Phyllis Brown, Dennis G. Cooper and John S. Kitterman have been named to the advisory board of BancorpSouth in Little Rock. “Our advisory board members have a very important role…

Baptist Health, Arkansas Cardiology Form New Partnership

Baptist Health System and Arkansas Cardiology are entering into a new partnership to form the Baptist Health Heart Institute.

Beebe Drops Budget Hints, Says Medicaid Shortfall Crisis Postponed

Gov. Mike Beebe (D) used his weekly radio address to spell out several budget proposals, including hope that a Medicaid crisis may be delayed for another year.

2011 Tough On Arkansas-based Company Stocks

The share price of just seven of the 15 publicly held companies based in Arkansas saw a gain during 2011, and the final trading day of 2011 saw share price declines with 12 of the 15 shares.

Setting The Stage: Top Political Stories of 2011

While there was plenty of action in state politics in 2011, many of the events simply set the stage for future political battles in 2012 and beyond.

The Lost Year: Top Business Stories of 2011

2011 had many business observers chalking the year up to “the forgotten” column. Here are our picks for the the most dominant stories and trends affecting Arkansas commerce.

Appeals Court Says Desegregation Payments Must Continue

A federal appeals court overturned a lower court ruling in a decision that will force the state of Arkansas to continue annual desegregation payments to three central Arkansas school districts.

Warren Stephens-owned Company To Buy 16 Papers From New York Times

Halifax Media Holdings LLC, of which Stephens Capital Partners of Little Rock is the majority owner, has agreed to purchase 16 newspapers and other related businesses from the New York Times Co. for about $143 million.

Warmack Appointed To Associate Dean Post At UAMS Northwest

Scott Warmack, Pharm.D., recently was appointed associate dean in the College of Pharmacy at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Northwest. Formerly an associate professor of pharmacy practice…

Home Sales in Arkansas Nearly Break-even For The Year

Home sales in Arkansas grew nearly 9% compared to last November boosting year-to-date totals near last year’s levels, according to the latest statistics from the Arkansas Realtors Association.

Timber Industry, Legislators Not Favoring Severance Tax Hike To Fund Forestry

With coverage of a major funding shortfall at the Forestry Commission, officials are now ready to search for a solution.

2012 Highway Vote Will Be A Tougher Vote Than 2011 Bonds

Supporters of an expanded highway program can expect tougher terrain in 2012.

First Quarter Mitsubishi Jobs Still Doubtful In Fort Smith

The opening of Mitsubishi’s large manufacturing operation at Chaffee Crossing near Fort Smith continues to be under review, with the legal issues delaying the plant’s opening on a slow path through the courts.

Children’s Hospital Hires McDaniel As Project Director

Arkansas Children’s Hospital has hired Diana McDaniel, MPA, CMPE, as Senior Project Director. McDaniel previously served as assistant administrator of patient care at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences…

Stephens To Serve As President Of Appraisal Institute

Sara W. Stephens, MAI, of Little Rock, will begin a one-year term as president of the Appraisal Institute on Jan. 1. The Appraisal Institute is the nation’s largest organization of…