by - February 26, 2021 11:12 am
Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Friday (Feb. 26) extended a public health emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic until March 31 and he kept a state-ordered mask mandate intact, but he…
by - February 24, 2021 3:20 pm
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences recently received $3 million from the Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) to compensate facilities across the state providing medication-assisted treatment to opioid…
by - February 24, 2021 2:51 pm
The Arkansas Innovation Hub in North Little Rock has partnered with Best Buy to launch the first Teen Tech Center in the state. The Best Buy Teen Tech Center is…
by - February 24, 2021 2:29 pm
Pilgrim’s Pride pled guilty in federal court in Denver on Tuesday (Feb. 23) for its part in a price-collusion scheme for chicken sold to customers such as Chick-fil-A and Walmart….
by - February 24, 2021 2:28 pm
Immerse Arkansas, a Little Rock-based nonprofit organization that provides resources and services to youth in crisis, received a $300,000 grant from the Sunderland Foundation. The gift will help fund the…
by - February 23, 2021 5:56 pm
A controversial ‘stand your ground’ bill passed the House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday (Feb. 23), just three weeks after it initially failed. SB 24 by Sen. Bob Ballinger, R-Ozark, would…
by - February 23, 2021 1:14 pm
Republican State Treasurer Dennis Milligan officially launched his 2022 campaign for State Auditor Tuesday (Feb. 23) at the State Capitol. Milligan, who is term-limited as treasurer, is seeking to replace…
by - February 23, 2021 5:30 am
The financial statements for Dillard’s Inc. are a microcosm for the tough calendar year experienced by many retailers during the coronavirus pandemic. On Monday (Feb. 22) the Little Rock-based retailer…
by - February 23, 2021 4:16 am
Arkansas Heritage announced the winners for the 2021 class of the Arkansas Food Hall of Fame on Monday (Feb. 22). The Arkansas Food Hall of Fame was launched by Arkansas…
by - February 21, 2021 5:25 pm
Grand Savings Bank has purchased a new property at 104 N. Gentry Blvd. in Gentry. The location will replace the existing bank branch located at 101 S. Gentry Blvd. The…
by - February 21, 2021 10:42 am
Political life will be different for State Sen. Jim Hendren, I-Gravette, when the legislature reconvenes Monday. Last week during the snowstorms that shut down capitol activity, Hendren announced he was…
by - February 20, 2021 9:25 am
As a celebration of Black History Month, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Student Government Association will hold a virtual conversation with prominent Black leaders in Arkansas. The event,…
by - February 19, 2021 4:48 pm
Tractor Supply Company has announced the acquisition of Missouri-based Orscheln Farm and Home stores for $297 million in an all-cash deal that affects 167 stores in 11 states including Arkansas, Kansas…
by - February 18, 2021 11:44 am
Revolution, a sustainable plastic solutions manufacturer located in Little Rock, has acquired Jadcore, LLC to expand its closed-loop manufacturing capabilities and further penetrate the Midwest market with environmentally-friendly plastic products…
by - February 17, 2021 3:57 pm
Ritter Communications has hired Jeff Chapman as Vice President and General Manager of the telecom company’s Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) business sector. Chapman manages the strategic plans and initiatives for Fiber-to-the-Home infrastructure…
by - February 17, 2021 12:53 pm
Tyson Foods is among a growing number of companies including Amazon to Walmart that will provide an additional incentive for workers to get a COVID-19 vaccine. The company is paying…
by - February 16, 2021 4:56 pm
Women who are looking to start or grow their own companies can hear from other women who are excelling in research, innovation and business at “accelHERate,” presented by the Arkansas…
by - February 16, 2021 4:16 pm
Justin Whitmore, executive vice president of alternative proteins at Tyson Foods, is leaving the meat giant to become the chief strategy officer at Keurig Dr. Pepper at the end of…
by - February 16, 2021 1:53 pm
Walmart said Tuesday (Feb. 16) it has temporarily closed roughly 10% of its U.S. stores as an Arctic blast brought snow, ice and sub-freezing temperatures to large parts of the…
by - February 16, 2021 1:35 pm
Pine Bluff-based Simmons Bank announced Tuesday (Feb. 16) a five-year presenting sponsorship agreement with the Arkansas State Golf Association (ASGA) that will create a new amateur event, the Simmons Bank…
