by - February 17, 2020 10:29 am
Industrial production fell 0.3% in January as unseasonably warm weather led to declines in the output of utilities and as a manufacturer decreased production of civilian aircraft, according to the…
by - February 17, 2020 9:26 am
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture and Farm Credit will partner again for the 5th annual Arkansas Farmers’ Market Promotion Program and the Arkansas Farmers Market Bag Program. These programs, which…
by - February 15, 2020 6:42 pm
Gov. Asa Hutchinson has created a new “working group” to further study the state’s occupational licensing rules and regulations that began with a working group he created in February 2018….
by - February 14, 2020 10:59 am
Arvest Bank announced Friday (Feb. 14) that its mortgage division originated record volume in 2019. The bank’s total mortgage loan volume of more than $2.8 billion was up 39.3% over…
by - February 14, 2020 10:03 am
Natural gas prices have been at their lowest levels in decades, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). On Feb. 10, the near-month natural gas futures price at the…
by - February 13, 2020 5:52 pm
Downtown Fort Smith and Siloam Springs are two of five areas to receive a combined $40,000 in state grant to help with public art. The Division of Arkansas Heritage has…
by - February 13, 2020 2:48 pm
Little Rock-based healthcare provider Arkansas Urology announced Thursday (Feb. 13) a new clinic at 2630 E. Citizens Drive, Suite 3, in Fayetteville. The 2,750-square-foot clinic opened Jan. 23 and will…
by - February 13, 2020 10:22 am
The decade of the 2010s started off with the recovery from the Great Recession as Arkansas’ economy was stung by banking, manufacturing, and housing turmoil. Halfway through the decade, economic…
by - February 13, 2020 8:56 am
A pilot program focusing on rural economic development in six rural Arkansas counties is surveying employees to learn more about job training and experiences that can bolster businesses in the…
by - February 12, 2020 8:51 pm
How do you turn the President’s impeachment into a pitch for an independent Supreme Court candidate in Arkansas? U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., sent an email to supporters this week…
by - February 12, 2020 5:07 pm
Arkansas Tourism received the State Tourism Office of the Year by the Southeast Tourism Society. The 2020 Shining Example Award winners were announced during the Southeast Tourism Society’s annual Connections…
by - February 12, 2020 4:08 pm
Tyson Foods Board of Directors recently voted to appoint Kevin McNamara as board vice chairman. McNamara will continue his role as lead independent director and vice chairman with a $125,000…
by - February 12, 2020 12:30 pm
The University of Arkansas announced Wednesday (Feb. 12) the Department of Accounting in the Sam M. Walton College of Business will be named for William Dillard, the founder of Little…
by - February 12, 2020 11:09 am
The Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its 98th annual Celebration of Business and Community Awards Ceremony on Feb. 8, recognizing winners in several categories. The awards ceremony was held…
by - February 11, 2020 10:48 pm
U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., won the New Hampshire Democratic primary Tuesday (Feb. 11), the nation’s first primary in the 2020 presidential election cycle. With 25.8% of the vote (with…
by - February 11, 2020 2:41 pm
Cassandra Caldwell was named as executive director of the Arkansas Waterways Commission on Tuesday (Feb. 11). Secretary of Commerce Mike Preston announced the appointment of Caldwell, who will replace Diedre…
by - February 11, 2020 2:00 pm
Dallas-based Topgolf is nearing completion of its new venue in Rogers, and the company has named Brad Darr director of operations. Though the company has not officially announced any other…
by - February 11, 2020 10:58 am
The University of Central Arkansas received a $149,991 grant from the Blue & You Foundation for a Healthier Arkansas during a special presentation on the UCA campus on Monday (Feb….
by - February 11, 2020 10:54 am
Arkansas State University’s Division of Diversity & Community Engagement and St. Bernards Healthcare will sponsor “LEAAPing into Diversity & Inclusion” on Feb. 21. The conference will be from 9 a.m….
by - February 11, 2020 6:38 am
The eighth annual Hoops for Kids Sake charity basketball game between the Arkansas House and Senate will take place on Monday, April 20 at 7 p.m. at the Jack Stephens…
