by - February 25, 2026 12:20 am
First Arkansas Bank & Trust (FAB&T) announced Tuesday (Feb. 24) that Keith Collard, director of internal audit and risk manager, will be president and CEO. Larry T. Wilson, who held…
by - February 24, 2026 10:00 am
The annual economic forecast conducted by the University of Arkansas’ Center for Business and Economic Research offers a big picture view of state, national and international commerce. The leader of…
by - February 24, 2026 7:02 am
Dillard’s Inc. reported strong revenue and profits during the last year despite some slippage in overall sales. The Little Rock-based upscale retailer posted net sales of $6.474 billion for the…
by - February 22, 2026 6:11 pm
At their annual convention over the weekend, the members of the Libertarian Party of Arkansas nominated candidates for the 2026 general election. The list of nominated candidates is as follows:…
by - February 22, 2026 10:00 am
Last week, I met with a group of dynamic leaders from Northeast Arkansas who are part of the new Leadership Accelerator formed through Arkansas State University. This inaugural group of…
by - February 17, 2026 1:40 pm
U.S. Rep. French Hill, R-Little Rock, lead sponsor of a measure aimed at housing affordability saw his legislation pass the House with overwhelming bipartisan support. Hill said the 390-9 vote…
by - February 13, 2026 2:20 pm
Bell Lumber & Pole is expanding its manufacturing facility in De Queen, Ark., to accelerate the production of Southern Yellow Pine utility poles in the southern region of the United…
by - February 12, 2026 10:07 pm
Oklahoma Attorney General Genter Drummond announced Thursday (Feb. 12) that Tyson Foods and Cargill have entered into settlements totaling more than $25 million in the 20-year old lawsuit over pollution…
by - February 10, 2026 9:33 pm
U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Jonesboro, is pushing for more aid to Arkansas and American farmers, but a timeline for more certainty is still unknown. A $12 billion farmer relief package…
by - February 9, 2026 5:10 am
U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Jonesboro, believes Democratic leadership working to defund ICE [U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement] is hurting other critical agencies, and he feels there are conversations to hold…
by - February 4, 2026 4:00 pm
Murphy USA reported Wednesday (Feb. 4) a small dip in revenue and net income for the full year of 2025, but the company says it remains on solid financial footing…
by - January 28, 2026 8:53 pm
U.S. Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Hot Springs, is hopeful that the last of the appropriations bills approved by the House – now pending in the U.S. Senate – can be passed…
by - January 28, 2026 12:04 pm
When most people hear of Economics Arkansas, they quickly think of financial literacy. The nonprofit, founded more than 60 years ago, has had a great influence on generations of students,…
by - January 27, 2026 2:00 pm
Randy Zook is the CEO of the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce and the Associated Industries of Arkansas. It’s a role he’s held for two decades, and he’s seen a…
by - January 26, 2026 12:15 pm
Dan Wright, a longtime poultry farmer from Waldron and president of the Arkansas Farm Bureau, said he and his Oklahoma counterparts are increasingly worried about the lawsuit centered around pollution…
by - January 25, 2026 2:00 pm
I was having a conversation the other day with a friend about “things to do” in Arkansas and, of course, we came up with plenty of suggestions to consider. Arkansas…
by - January 20, 2026 9:26 pm
Little Rock-based regional transmission operator Southwest Power Pool (SPP) is expanding services with a $150 million project for expanding and strengthening the electric grid. By the end of 2027, SPP…
by - January 18, 2026 8:40 am
U.S. Rep. French Hill, R-Little Rock, hopes Congress can avoid another government shutdown before Jan. 30 when a continuing resolution expires. The House and Senate have been passing appropriations bills…
by - January 12, 2026 9:51 am
AVAIO Digital Partners announced Monday (Jan. 12) it will locate a new $6 billion data center hub near Little Rock. It will be known as AVAIO Digital Leo and will…
by - January 1, 2026 11:56 am
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) provided new guidance on the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program (FBA), a $12 billion aid package announced in early December to help farmers reeling from…
