by - November 4, 2016 6:40 am
An almost $3 million one-time charge tied to restructuring costs pushed quarterly earnings for USA Truck to a $734,000 loss, a wide swing from the $2.727 million gain in the…
by - November 3, 2016 5:31 pm
ArcBest is undergoing a “significant” change in the shipping and logistics company’s management structure that will result in a loss of 130 jobs. The moves will “differentiate ArcBest from the…
by - November 3, 2016 4:13 pm
Gov. Asa Hutchinson has announced the following appointments. Stacie Hipp, Pine Bluff, to the Arkansas State Board of Nursing. Appointment expires Oct. 1, 2020. Replaces Sandra Priebe. Janice Ivers, Jessieville,…
by - November 3, 2016 4:07 pm
In a 5-2 decision, the Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday (Nov. 3) denied a petition by Arkansans for Compassionate Care to grant a rehearing of its decision to remove Issue…
by - November 3, 2016 4:04 pm
The Artist Evolution, a marketing agency based in Fayetteville, has opened a downtown Little Rock office. The company cited proximity to some of its clients and plans for more growth…
by - November 3, 2016 10:50 am
A nationwide nonprofit organization recently completed 24 water well projects in 10 Arkansas counties. The Water Well Trust completed the projects with grant money from USDA’s Household Water Well Systems…
by - November 3, 2016 10:26 am
Astronomy events at Hobbs State Park and Conservation Area in Rogers have averaged about 99 attendees during the past seven years, according to data recently compiled by the park staff….
by - November 3, 2016 10:24 am
Go Ye Employment Services of Fort Smith plans to host a Small Business Development Fair the week of April 24 at the Fort Smith Convention Center. The goal of the…
by - November 2, 2016 2:34 pm
While big-rig manufacturers work to continue meeting existing federal environmental regulations, another regulation is set to go into effect Dec. 27. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and National Highway Traffic…
by - November 2, 2016 1:27 pm
The University of Arkansas Department of Geosciences has raised $500,000 to fund doctoral fellowships, meeting a fundraising match challenge grant from the Walton Family Foundation. Research is a core component…
by - November 2, 2016 8:43 am
Caterpillar Group President of Resource Industries Denise Johnson has been named to the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) Board of Directors, according to a recent press release from the national…
by - November 1, 2016 10:54 am
Early stage breast cancer patients have access to a new vaccine aimed at shrinking tumors prior to surgery. The vaccine was developed by Dr. Thomas Kieber-Emmons at the University of…
by - November 1, 2016 9:33 am
Consumers in Arkansas say their personal finances have improved this year as have their expectations for the state’s business climate next year, according to the Arvest Consumer Sentiment Survey this…
by - October 31, 2016 7:02 pm
John Morris is retiring effective immediately from the Board of Directors at Fort Smith-based ArcBest Corp., the company announced. Two directors were added, boosting board membership from 10 to 11….
by - October 31, 2016 6:47 pm
J.B. Hunt Transport Services has opened a sales branch in Denver, according to a news release from the Lowell-based carrier. “As a leader in the transportation industry, J.B. Hunt is…
by - October 31, 2016 6:46 pm
The city of Springdale is building a 1,850-foot-long walking trail at Linda Childers Knapp Elementary school. The joint-use trail will be open to students and the public within a week, weather…
by - October 31, 2016 3:06 pm
The Walton Family Foundation has donated $2 million toward the construction of a Springdale campus for NorthWest Arkansas Community College, the NWACC Foundation announced on Monday (Oct. 31). NWACC launched…
by - October 31, 2016 2:57 pm
Labor force participation continues to shift as traditional breadwinners leave the workforce or work part-time and the number has increased for women who provide income for families. The participation rate…
by - October 31, 2016 10:09 am
Tyson Foods donated $750,000 to The Jones Center for a project to renovate and expand its fitness center and food court, according to a news release from the Springdale-based meat…
by - October 31, 2016 7:14 am
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