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Tyson Foods announced a donation of nearly 170,000 pounds of protein, or roughly 700,000 meals, for Feeding America and partner agencies across Arkansas in recognition of Hunger Action Month. The…
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The Northeast Arkansas Regional Transportation Planning Commission is proceeding with the second phase of the Safe Transportation for Every Pedestrian (STEP) Innovation Study involving Arkansas 91, Jonesboro MPO Director Cecelie…
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Jorge Becker of Gravette announced Thursday (Sept. 19) her candidacy for the District 91 seat in the Arkansas House of Representatives. She is the third Republican candidate in a primary…
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Walmart Inc. President and CEO Doug McMillon has been elected incoming chairman of Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit Business Roundtable. The two-year term begins Jan. 1, 2020. McMillon will succeed Jamie Dimon,…
by - September 18, 2019 3:14 pm
North Little Rock-based solar power developer Scenic Hill Solar will build a 12.75-megawatt solar power plant that will meet the energy demand for all government operations of the city of…
by - September 18, 2019 1:29 pm
Industrial production rose 0.6% in August after falling 0.1% in July, according to the Federal Reserve. The Federal Reserve released Tuesday (Sept. 17) industrial production and capacity use statistics for…
by - September 17, 2019 6:34 pm
Walmart is accused of gender bias in a complaint filed by 178 female workers with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, which became public this week and was first reported…
by - September 17, 2019 5:30 pm
The Arkansas rice industry donated 141,208 pounds of rice to the Arkansas Food Bank on Tuesday (Sept. 17) in honor of National Rice Month. The donation from seven mills will…
by - September 17, 2019 2:01 pm
Triangle Insurance Co., with headquarters in Enid, Okla., has completed a real estate purchase in Little Rock that will result in a new headquarters for its Arkansas operations. Colliers International…
by - September 17, 2019 11:53 am
Bentonville-based Walton Family Foundation (WFF) on Tuesday (Sept. 17) announced a combined $20 million in grants awarded to several education groups throughout the country. The funding will help support efforts…
by - September 17, 2019 10:24 am
Natural gas-fired electricity generation in the United States is projected to rise 6% in 2019 and 2% in 2020, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Generation from wind…
by - September 17, 2019 10:19 am
Pine Bluff-based Simmons Bank announced several promotions and key new hires in its central Arkansas and statewide operations. Matt Reddin was named executive vice president and chief banking officer; Paul…
by - September 16, 2019 4:02 pm
Retired Lt. Gen. Mark Berry announced Monday (Sept. 16) his bid as a Republican for Arkansas Representative District 82 that includes parts of Crawford, Franklin, and Madison Counties. Rep. Sarah…
by - September 16, 2019 11:14 am
There is no recession in Arkansas’ travel and tourism industry. The sector continues to see gains in growth, with the state’s 2% tourism tax revenue between January and June up…
by - September 16, 2019 8:10 am
The Walton Family Foundation (WFF) announced Monday (Sept. 16) the hiring of Caryl M. Stern as the foundation’s new executive director. She will begin the job in January 2020 and be…
by - September 13, 2019 1:47 pm
Springdale-based retail grocery chain Harps Food Stores has promoted J. Max Van Hoose to executive vice president. Van Hoose, a Springdale native, joined the business 22 years ago. He has…
by - September 13, 2019 12:42 pm
Shipping, banking, medicine and beer are categories producing honorees in the inaugural Talk Business & Politics Western Arkansas Business of the Year award program. Talk Business & Politics is launching…
by - September 12, 2019 5:57 pm
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regional Administrator Pete Lopez said Thursday (Sept. 12) that the EPA and the Department of the Army are repealing a 2015 rule that expanded the definition…
by - September 12, 2019 3:38 pm
Jonesboro city accountant Steve Purtee has been selected by Mayor Harold Perrin to serve as financial director, replacing Deanna Hornback, who is leaving to join family in Oklahoma. He will…
by - September 12, 2019 3:16 pm
The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas unanimously accepted UA System President Dr. Donald R. Bobbitt’s recommendation to name Christina Drale, Ph.D., chancellor of the University of Arkansas…
