by - June 6, 2021 9:53 am
University of Arkansas Walton College economist Mervin Jebaraj says the April 2021 Arkansas jobs report is layered with good news. Labor officials reported two weeks ago that Arkansas’ jobless rate…
by - June 3, 2021 2:25 pm
Common Ground Arkansas, the bipartisan organization founded by Sen. Jim Hendren, I-Gravette, when he left the GOP, announced its board members Thursday (June 3). Organized now as a 501(c)(4), the…
by - June 3, 2021 8:32 am
The Beck Center for Veterans has been awarded a $52,679 grant as part of the CARES Act for veterans behavioral health and the Department of Human Services of Arkansas. Dr….
by - June 2, 2021 3:21 pm
Little Rock-based Rock Dental Brands announced Wednesday (June 2) that Kristi Crum will succeed Merritt Dake as chief executive officer on July 1, 2021. Dake will remain on the board…
by - June 2, 2021 11:06 am
There’s a good chance Arkansas’ budget surplus at the end of its fiscal year will top $1 billion. State officials released the May 2021 revenue report Wednesday (June 2) that…
by - June 1, 2021 3:44 pm
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences announced to employees on Tuesday (June 1) that it is collaborating on a new cancer care initiative with Little Rock-based Baptist Health. “Building…
by - May 30, 2021 10:11 am
In recent months, consumers have been feeling the effects of rising prices, an inflationary movement concerning business leaders and politicians. Economist Mervin Jebaraj with the University of Arkansas Walton College…
by - May 30, 2021 10:08 am
It’s been a busy time to be the leader of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. In addition to the daily duties of overseeing education, clinical and research operations,…
by - May 27, 2021 1:46 pm
The commissioners of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission unanimously voted Thursday (May 27) to approve Austin Booth, a native of Scott, to become the agency’s 19th director in its…
by - May 25, 2021 6:36 am
The race for Arkansas Attorney General just added another candidate. Attorney Jesse Gibson announced Tuesday (May 25) he would seek the Democratic nomination for the state’s top legal post. Gibson…
by - May 24, 2021 5:07 pm
The Arkansas Board of Apportionment – the three-member panel that will redraw legislative district lines for the next decade – met Monday (May 24) to organize for the monumental decennial…
by - May 23, 2021 9:54 am
Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care CEO Ray Hanley, a former Medicaid director for the state, said the lifting of the pandemic emergency order was “pretty inevitable,” but he warns that…
by - May 23, 2021 9:53 am
Arkansas Trucking Association President Shannon Newton said short-term and long-term solutions are being discussed to resolve the transportation challenges presented by the closure of the damaged I-40 Mississippi River bridge…
by - May 17, 2021 2:17 pm
Washington County Judge Joseph Wood announced Monday (May 17) he would be a Republican candidate for Arkansas Lt. Governor. Wood is serving his second term as county judge. “I’m running…
by - May 16, 2021 9:50 am
U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Jonesboro, said in a Sunday (May 16) interview the I-40 Memphis bridge situation is a “national concern.” He also weighed in on the ouster of Rep….
by - May 9, 2021 10:30 am
Stacy Hurst, Arkansas’ secretary of Parks, Heritage and Tourism, said while the recent legislative session spiked emails to her agency due to negative national headlines, there were also a number…
by - May 6, 2021 10:14 am
Drax Group announced Thursday (May 6) it will begin constructing the first of three new “satellite” pellet plants in Arkansas. Drax Group is a worldwide sustainable biomass production and supply…
by - May 2, 2021 10:58 am
UA Walton College economist Mervin Jebaraj said new tax cuts and those proposed for later this year could help in a variety of ways, especially for lower income Arkansans, and…
by - April 30, 2021 12:03 pm
The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), along with the Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau, and Arkansas Parks, Heritage, and Tourism, announced Friday (April 30) that Little Rock will…
by - April 29, 2021 8:32 am
Colorado-based Summit Utilities, the parent company of Fort Smith-based Arkansas Oklahoma Gas Corp., announced Thursday (April 29) it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the Arkansas and Oklahoma gas…
