Author: Roby Brock

Roby Brock

Windstream Keeping Major Presence in New York After Merger

Windstream will keep a major presence in Rochester, New York after its $2.3 billion buyout of PAETEC Holding Corp.

Bankruptcy Court Ruling Slows Down Foreclosure Sales In State

A Chapter 13 bankruptcy case in the Eastern District of Arkansas, Jonesboro Division, has caused title companies in the state to investigate foreclosure sales to determine if the properties were properly taken back by lenders.

Advocacy Group Hires Strong As New Health Policy Director

Anna Strong has been named health policy director for Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families. The Little Rock-based non-profit promotes information and education regarding state policies toward children and families….

Dillard’s Profits Rise 85% in Third Quarter

Dillard’s Inc. kept its momentum going as it approaches the all-important holiday shopping season.

Crystal Bridges Museum Officially Dawns

The much-anticipated Crystal Bridges Museum is set to officially open on Friday, Nov. 11 in Bentonville, Ark.

Yellville Factory to Re-open

American Stitchco has re-opened a vacant shirt factory in Yellville with plans to ramp up staffing.

Ex-Lottery Leaders’ Travel Under Investigation

State auditors revealed to legislators that the travel records of former lottery executives have been turned over to a local prosecutor.

Farm Bureau Says Thanksgiving Meal Costs Up 14%, Launches New Food Web Site

Higher turkey and milk costs helped push the average cost of a traditional Thanksgiving meal 14% higher from one year ago, according to an annual survey conducted by the Arkansas…

EGS Wagers at Southland Top $1 Billion

Casino-style gambling at Oaklawn Park and Southland Park continues its steady rise and is on pace to reach nearly $2 billion this year.

Children’s Hospital Gains Two New Board Members

Two new members have been elected to the Arkansas Children’s Hospital board of directors, Tamika Silverman Edwards and Charles M. Glasier, MD, both of Little Rock. Edwards was elected for…

2011 Soybean Promotion Board Named

The Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board announced its board of directors for 2011. Each member of the board is appointed by Gov. Mike Beebe and serves a two-year term. Board officers…

Personhood Amendment Won’t Have Arkansas Right to Life Support

The director of Arkansas Right to Life says her organization will not be a part of a controversial “personhood” amendment like the one defeated in Mississippi.

Beebe: ‘Stability And Confidence’ Driving Economic Success

It was business as usual for Gov. Mike Beebe (D) and nearly 500 state chamber of commerce members in Little Rock on Wednesday.

Ranger Boats and FLW Tourney Extend Sponsorship Reach

Good news for the battered boat manufacturing industry, which has surprising strength in Arkansas.

Arkansas Realtors Association Announces New President and Board

Dana Powell of Keller Williams in Little Rock has been named President of the 6,900-member Arkansas Realtors Association. Powell succeeds Andy Meyers of Hot Springs, who will remain on the…

Internet Alliance Forms Arkansas Chapter

A group of business and trade leaders have formed a new Arkansas chapter of the Internet Innovation Alliance (IIA). Arkansas IIA seeks to promote broadband access and adoption throughout the…

Arkansas Energy Group Announces Steering Committee

A newly formed trade association announced its steering committee. The Arkansas Advanced Energy Association (AAEA) is a trade group of advanced energy companies in Arkansas whose mission is to enhance…

Cong. Ross Makes Staff Changes

Fourth District Cong. Mike Ross (D) has made two staff changes. Ross appointed Hot Springs native Brandon Forest Spicher as Staff Assistant and promoted Ashton Honey, also of Hot Springs,…