by - January 28, 2011 7:00 pm
In a rare display of on-the-record legislative candor, State Sen. Gilbert Baker, R-Conway, shares insight on a variety of issues in an interview with Arkansas News Bureau political columnist John Brummett.
by - January 28, 2011 7:00 pm
"Where’s the beef?"
by - January 28, 2011 7:00 pm
The University of Arkansas System board of trustees approved $141 million in bonds for capital improvements projects, including as much as $35 million for a new football complex. Board members also approved salary increases for football coaches.
by - January 28, 2011 7:00 pm
First Federal Bancshares of Arkansas, Inc. announced Friday that it has entered into a definitive investment agreement with Bear State Financial Holdings, LLC in which Bear State will invest up to $55 million in the troubled Harrison-based financial institution.
by - January 28, 2011 7:00 pm
Metropolitan National Bank is still losing money, but it is closing its gap.
by - January 28, 2011 7:00 pm
Junior Democrats in the U.S. Senate, led by none other than Arkansas Senator Mark Pryor, are attempting to recraft seniority assignments in an effort to accelerate legislative activity in Congress.
by - January 27, 2011 7:00 pm
Lowell-based J.B. Hunt Transport Services, one of the nation’s largest transportation companies, recorded 2010 income of $199.62 million, up 46.3% compared to 2009.
by - January 26, 2011 7:00 pm
We broke the news in December that then-PSC Chairman Paul Suskie would leave for a regulatory and legal post with Southwest Power Pool, the regional electricity transmission outfit based in Little Rock. Some suggested a conflict of interest since SPP has matters pending before the PSC.
by - January 26, 2011 7:00 pm
Simmons First National Bank closed the books on a historic year with a flat fourth quarter performance, but the bank’s chief executive said two historic acquisitions will grow future earnings.
by - January 26, 2011 7:00 pm
Van Buren-based USA Truck Inc. continues to struggle with net income losses in 2010 and 2009 totaling more than $10 million.
by - January 25, 2011 7:00 pm
A widely-circulated report from the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce suggests Arkansas employers may have to pay a minimum of $45 more per employee into an unemployment insurance fund in 2012 to repay a growing debt to the federal government.
by - January 25, 2011 7:00 pm
Arkansas lawmakers appear to be slowly easing into their legislative functions nearly three weeks into the 88th General Assembly.
by - January 25, 2011 7:00 pm
Rex Nelson is adding a lot to his plate.
by - January 25, 2011 7:00 pm
What first began with a December 2009 phone call, wrapped up — somewhat — on Wednesday (Jan. 26) with more than 42.415 million shares of Baldor Electric Co. tendered to Zurich, Switzerland-based ABB.
by - January 25, 2011 7:00 pm
Murphy Oil Corp.’s fourth quarter profits fell short of Wall Street expectations, but rising oil prices and increased oil production lifted the company’s quarterly and yearly sales into double digits.
by - January 25, 2011 7:00 pm
It could have been worse.
by - January 25, 2011 7:00 pm
In a unanimous vote, Federal Reserve policymakers held interest rates at historic lows and predicted they would remain near zero for the foreseeable future.
by - January 25, 2011 7:00 pm
Acxiom Corp. on Wednesday reported that third quarter profits and revenue were on the uptick as major customers of the Little Rock data marketer increased their spending.
by - January 25, 2011 7:00 pm
Regional electricity grid coordinator Southwest Power Pool said its board approved a "roadmap" to construct new transmission projects for the next 20 years.
by - January 25, 2011 7:00 pm
"Chic, responsible, fabulous." That’s the motto for Eco-Fab, Little Rock’s newest entry in the green retail shopping experience.
