Author: Talk Business & Politics staff

Talk Business & Politics staff

Court OKs casino initiative, voter ID law

Arkansas voters will vote on a casino amendment this November as a result of two decisions issued Thursday (Oct. 11) by the Arkansas Supreme Court. The court also ruled in…

Heating bills to rise this winter, natural gas supply to hit 13-year low

Household heating bills in the United States are expected to be higher this winter (October through March) compared to last winter, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The bills…

Jonesboro doles out Community Block grants

The city of Jonesboro has doled four Community Development Block grants to nonprofits organizations in the city. The funding totals $77,142 and provides $25,209 to Mid-South Health Systems, $20,000 to…

Tyson Foods part of 35,000 pound protein gift to fight hunger in southern Nevada

Springdale-based Tyson Foods has partnered with the National Association of Convenience Stores to donate a truckload of protein totaling 35,000 pounds to Three Square Food Bank to fight hunger in…

J.B. Hunt to pay $18 million in arbitration with BNSF

Lowell-based carrier J.B. Hunt Transport Services provided an update Wednesday (Oct. 10) in an arbitration between the company and Fort Worth, Texas-based BNSF Railway Co. and will pay $18.3 million…

Arkansas Business Hall of Fame announces inductees for 2019

The Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas and the Arkansas Business Hall of Fame Board announced Wednesday (Oct. 10) the 2019 class of inductees for…

Planning can build client trust, address lingering issues

About 93% of financial planning specialists consider stronger client relationships a significant benefit of financial planning, according to Cerulli Associates, a global research and consulting company. Planning leads to deeper…

Nighthawk Custom expands gunsmith facility in Berryville

Berryville-based firearms manufacturer Nighthawk Custom, announced Tuesday (Oct. 9) a $750,000 expansion of its facility in Carroll County. The investment in a new building and equipment adds to a previous…

LobbyUp announces new partner, expansion to multiple states

Arkansas-based tech firm LobbyUp, a legislative bill tracking company, is expanding its service to more than a dozen other states. LobbyUp Pro will launch Nov. 1, and will be available…

U.S. produces lighter oil, tight formation production rises

The average density of crude oil produced in the United States has become lighter as domestic production continues to rise, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Average API gravity,…

Fazoli’s signs agreement with Jonesboro group to expand in Central Arkansas

Italian restaurant chain Fazoli’s signed agreements this week with a Northeast Arkansas partnership to expand the chain’s presence in Central Arkansas. The Lexington, Ky.-based restaurant operator said its three-store deal…

FDIC launches new transparency initiative to strengthen ties with banking community, consumers

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Chairman Jelena McWilliams announced a new, agency-wide transparency initiative as the Trump administration is taking steps to strengthen ties with other federal regulators, the public…

Arkansas pharmacist Scott Pace receives national award

Scott Pace of Little Rock, who formerly served as CEO of the Arkansas Pharmacists Association, received the 2018 John W. Dargavel Medal at the National Community Pharmacists Association convention held…

J.C. Penney taps CEO from JoAnn Stores

The search for a CEO to lead Plano, Texas-based J.C. Penney has ended with Jill Soltau, a 30-year retail veteran. Soltau, 51, will officially begin her new leadership role on…

Car-Mart opens two dealerships

America’s Car-Mart announced Monday (Oct. 8) it has opened two dealerships, one in Montgomery, Ala., and the other in Bixby, Okla. The Bentonville-based buy here, pay here used car dealer…

‘Add Fuel’ among artists named for The Unexpected

Portuguese artist Add Fuel and British artist Pref are among the seven artists named for the fourth year of the The Unexpected festival to be held primarily in downtown Fort…

Darling Ingredients acquires Triple-T Foods Arkansas

Darling Ingredients Inc. has acquired Triple-T Foods Arkansas Inc., which includes a wet pet food ingredient operation in Springdale and a cold storage operation in Rogers. The acquisition expands Darling’s…

Kavanaugh confirmed to U.S. Supreme Court, Sen. Cotton says ‘left-wing mob rule’ failed

U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., said the “crazed, hysterical” actions by Senate Democrats “rightfully” failed to block Judge Brett Kavanaugh from a seat on the U.S. Supreme Court. U.S. Sen….

Tyson’s CEO signs contract for $1.15 million base salary

Tyson Foods veteran Noel White took over as CEO of the meat giant effective Sept. 30, after the abrupt resignation of Tom Hayes, who held that role for just under…

2018 hurricane season has less effect on oil, gas production

The 2018 Atlantic hurricane season produced 13 named storms as of Oct. 5, including six hurricanes, and the only storm to impact oil and natural gas production has been Tropical…