by - November 11, 2019 6:28 pm
Troutt to seek circuit judge seat
Scott Troutt has filed as a candidate to serve as circuit judge for the Second Judicial District- Seventh Division. Troutt, a native of Northeast Arkansas, has owned a general law…
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by - November 11, 2019 12:07 pm
Fort Smith Sanitation Department testing ‘smart city solution’
The City of Fort Smith Sanitation Department has launched a six-month pilot program that promises to bring a “smart city solution” to residential and commercial waste management and recycling services….
by - November 10, 2019 3:36 pm
AG Rutledge launches ‘Justice’ podcast
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge launched a new podcast called “Justice with Rutledge.” Her first guest was Gov. Asa Hutchinson and centers on his efforts to prosecute an anti-government, white…
by - November 10, 2019 3:13 pm
Angel, Baltz to lead state Agriculture Board
The Arkansas Agriculture Board elected new officers at its quarterly meeting at the Arkansas Department of Agriculture on Wednesday (Nov. 6). Sam Angel II of Lake Village was elected Chair,…
by - November 10, 2019 12:10 pm
$2.5 million Zaxby’s restaurant sale tops monthly real estate deals
SCF RC Funding IV LLC made the most significant residential and commercial property transfer in Craighead County between Sept. 15 through Oct.15, according to the Craighead County Assessor’s Office. FPC…
by - November 10, 2019 10:49 am
Hog Coach Chad Morris fired after loss to Hilltoppers, triggers $10 million buyout
After winning just four games in two seasons and failing to win against a Southeastern Conference foe, Chad Morris has been fired as the head Razorback football coach. University of…
by - November 8, 2019 1:50 pm
Connections: Mike Moore named CEO of Anderson Merchandisers
Texas-based Anderson Merchandisers, a service provider for Walmart Inc., has lured former Walmart executive Mike Moore out of retirement to become the company’s new CEO. He is replacing Bill Lardie,…
by - November 8, 2019 1:32 pm
Generations Bank hires Luke Colley as market president for Rogers, Bentonville
Generations Bank announced the hiring Friday (Nov. 8) of Luke Colley as its market president for Bentonville and Rogers. Colley will serve as the leader in both markets. The bank’s…
by - November 8, 2019 9:23 am
Family-owned Purkeys in Lowell sold to California’s Mission Critical Electronics
Mission Critical Electronics (MCE), a California company that makes electronic power products, has acquired Lowell-based electrical products manufacturer Purkeys Fleet Electric. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Purkeys…
by - November 7, 2019 5:15 pm
Cancer research advocates promote economic development opportunities
State and national experts on cancer research convened in Little Rock on Thursday (Nov. 7) to discuss opportunities to expand medical services, public policy goals, and potential economic development. The…
by - November 7, 2019 4:49 pm
With Randy Sims retirement, Home Bancshares shuffles management
Conway-based Home BancShares, Inc., parent company of Centennial Bank, announced Thursday (Nov. 7) that Jack Engelkes, Director of Home BancShares, has been named as Vice-Chairman of Home BancShares and Tracy…
by - November 7, 2019 3:55 pm
Delta, Little Rock leaders form new partnership
A group of Delta and Little Rock leaders announced the formation of the “Delta/Little Rock Partnership for Progress” to deepen collaboration and advocacy on issues of common interest between central…
by - November 7, 2019 3:15 pm
Northwest Health opens new clinic in Lowell
Northwest Health has opened a new family health clinic at 212 W. Monroe Ave. in Lowell. The health provider will hold a grand opening at the new office at noon on…
by - November 7, 2019 2:02 pm
FMCSA website to help 18- to 20-year-old military personnel find trucking jobs
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently launched a website to help 18- to 20-year-olds who have a U.S. military equivalent of a commercial driver’s license to find and…
by - November 7, 2019 1:55 pm
Simmons Foods recalling 2 million pounds of chicken sent to foodservice customers
Simmons Foods is recalling 2.07 million pounds of ready-to-cool chicken processed in its Gentry prepared foods plant. The company said the products could contain some extraneous materials such as metal,…
by - November 6, 2019 5:18 pm
State Chamber, Blue Cross and AFMC unveil opioid training kit for employers
The Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce, Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, and the Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care have developed an online training kit to help employers respond to…
by - November 6, 2019 4:59 pm
Most Arkansans support background check for gun sales; Trump approval rating rises
The economy remains the top issue among Arkansans, with support for anti-abortion laws and the death penalty waning, according to the 2019 The Arkansas Poll which was published Wednesday (Nov….
by - November 5, 2019 6:44 pm
Maumelle Champs site gains certification
Maumelle economic officials were recognized Tuesday (Nov. 5) by Entergy Arkansas for the city’s preparation of economic development sites. Entergy Arkansas’ Office of Business and Economic Development gave a Select…
by - November 5, 2019 1:52 pm
UA opens startup village for fledgling entrepreneurs
The University of Arkansas has opened the U of A Startup Village as a space for promoting entrepreneurship. The U of A Startup Village encompasses about 2,750 square feet on…
by - November 5, 2019 7:30 am
Ex-McDonald’s CEO Steve Easterbrook steps down from Walmart board
Steve Easterbrook, who was dismissed as president and CEO of McDonald’s Corp. over the weekend, resigned as a Walmart Inc. board member on Monday (Nov. 4). The Bentonville company announced…