by - January 5, 2016 9:18 pm
MedExpress opening four central Arkansas locations
MedExpress Urgent Care has opened a new medical facility in Cabot on Dec. 22 and will follow that up with three more: in North Little Rock on John F. Kennedy…
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by - January 5, 2016 9:13 pm
Helen and Sam Walton’s children divest $407 million of Wal-Mart stock
Jim and Rob Walton, along with their sister Alice Walton recently transferred ownership of 6.7 million shares of their personal stock holdings in Wal-Mart Stores, according to filings with the…
by - January 5, 2016 8:41 pm
Jonesboro City Council approves $60 million budget for 2016
In a relatively short meeting Tuesday, Jonesboro council members approved the city’s new budget while Mayor Harold Perrin said some work still needs to be done. In its first meeting…
by - January 5, 2016 8:18 pm
Southworth to add 35 jobs at Manila plant expansion
An expansion at the largest employer in Manila will provide a lift economically and in the products the company develops, a Mississippi County economic development official said Tuesday (Jan. 5)….
by - January 5, 2016 8:18 pm
Southworth to add 35 jobs at Manila plant expansion
An expansion at the largest employer in Manila will provide a lift economically and in the products the company develops, a Mississippi County economic development official said Tuesday (Jan. 5)….
by - January 5, 2016 2:20 pm
Obama issues executive order on guns, Arkansas lawmakers critical of the move (Updated)
Editor’s note: Story updated to add comments from U.S. Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., and Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R). –––––––––––– An executive order that supporters say will stem gun violence…
by - January 5, 2016 12:51 pm
Sen. Cotton travels with Congressional delegation to Burma and Thailand
U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., on Tuesday (Jan. 5) returned Tuesday (Jan. 5) from a congressional delegation trip to Thailand and Burma to learn about and strengthen U.S. relations with…
by - January 5, 2016 12:51 pm
Sen. Cotton travels with Congressional delegation to Burma and Thailand
U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., on Tuesday (Jan. 5) returned Tuesday (Jan. 5) from a congressional delegation trip to Thailand and Burma to learn about and strengthen U.S. relations with…
by - January 4, 2016 8:45 pm
Suhl, Jones and Carter set for hearing in bribery, corruption probe
Three Northeast Arkansas men accused in a federal bribery and corruption probe will appear before a federal judge next month for a hearing. Ted Suhl of Warm Springs, Steven Jones…
by - January 4, 2016 7:41 pm
Notes from the Campaign Trail: Money, guns and remembering a political legend
Editor’s note: Notes from the Campaign Trail is a compilation of various political insider tidbits and is sponsored by Capitol Advisors Group. –––––––––––––––––––– U.S. Sen. Dale Bumpers’ memorial service Former…
by - January 4, 2016 7:29 pm
Byrd Lake Natural Area trail and improvements completed
The Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission announced that renovations are complete and a newly improved nature trail is now open at Byrd Lake Natural Area (NA) in Pine Bluff. The site…
by - January 4, 2016 7:17 pm
November jobless rates fall in all Arkansas metro areas, lowest at 3.1%
Seven of the eight metro areas in or connected to Arkansas had jobless rate declines in November compared to October, and all eight had declines compared to November 2014. The…
by - January 4, 2016 7:07 pm
Fort Smith metro jobless rate at 5%, year-over-year job gain up almost 1%
Editor’s note: This story is a component of The Compass Report. The quarterly Compass Report is managed by Talk Business & Politics, and sponsored by Arvest Bank. Supporting sponsors of…
by - January 4, 2016 6:58 pm
Northwest Arkansas jobless rate falls to 3.1%, annual job growth up 3.74%
Northwest Arkansas’ jobless rate fell to 3.1% in November thanks to an almost 4% gain in year-over-year jobs and a more than 17% drop in the number of unemployed compared…
by - January 4, 2016 4:11 pm
EPA files complaint against car manufacturer Volkswagen for clean air violations
The U.S. Department of Justice filed a civil complaint Monday (Jan. 4) in federal court against Volkswagen AG, Audi AG, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., Volkswagen Group of America Chattanooga…
by - January 4, 2016 4:01 pm
Cosmetics giant L’Oreal grows network with deal to acquire Raylon stores
L’Oreal USA, which operates a manufacturing and distribution facility in North Little Rock, announced plans Monday (Jan. 4) to acquire key assets from Raylon Corp., a full-service, family-owned wholesale distributor…
by - January 4, 2016 1:39 pm
Target names new U.S. store chief to replace exiting Tina Tyler
Target has named Janna Potts as its chief officer of U.S. stores, replacing Tina Tyler, who has held the position for the past five years. Tyler is exiting the company…
by - January 4, 2016 1:39 pm
Target names new U.S. store chief to replace exiting Tina Tyler
Target has named Janna Potts as its chief officer of U.S. stores, replacing Tina Tyler, who has held the position for the past five years. Tyler is exiting the company…
by - January 4, 2016 1:35 pm
Economic stability, city hall changes among top Fort Smith area stories in 2015
Economic stability following years of uncertainty, a controversial mascot change, and the unexpected success of new events in downtown Fort Smith were among the top regional stories in 2015. Before…
by - January 4, 2016 12:32 pm
Walmart driver Kevin Roper indicted in Tracy Morgan accident
A New Jersey grand jury recently indicted Walmart U.S. truck driver Kevin Roper on 10 charges related to the fatality accident that claimed the life of comedian James McNair and…