by - March 3, 2017 7:48 am
Energy In-depth is a roundup of energy-related news. ADVANCED ENERGY LEADERS TO GATHER AT STATE CAPITOL ON MARCH 14 The Arkansas Advanced Energy Association (AAEA) will host its third “Advanced…
by - March 2, 2017 4:42 pm
One day after a bruising, rules-bending fight on the House floor, opponents of legislation that would allow Arkansas stores to sell a wider selection of wines are ramping up for…
by - March 2, 2017 3:31 pm
The probe into alleged violations of the Federal Corruption Practices Act (FCPA) in several of Wal-Mart Stores’ international markets has cost the retailer $837 million since 2012 according to a…
by - March 2, 2017 2:52 pm
Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe told a leadership convention at the Winthrop Rockefeller Institute on Thursday that he will join a bipartisan panel of former governors next week in speaking…
by - March 2, 2017 2:22 pm
A $28.5 million spike in income tax collections and an anticipated boost in sales tax collections from Amazon and other online retailers eased concerns at the State Capitol after state…
by - March 2, 2017 10:36 am
The University of Arkansas has hired Amy Linimon as director of donor relations and special events for its University Advancement division. She will work closely with alumni, friends, and benefactors…
by - March 2, 2017 10:07 am
A Des Moines, Iowa-based software company working to reduce driver turnover in the trucking industry announced it has raised $500,000 to grow the business. WorkHound, co-founded by Arkansas native Max…
by - March 2, 2017 9:57 am
Last year was good for Arkansas banks, who posted a combined net income gain of more than 21% in 2016, with a core group of banks in Northwest Arkansas posting…
by - March 1, 2017 8:23 pm
Arkansas needs to invest $20 million in order to ensure the state’s pre-K programs don’t fall further behind, officials with a statewide education reform and advocacy group said on Wednesday….
by - March 1, 2017 8:17 pm
The Arkansas Senate voted to place a constitutional amendment for tort reform before the voters in November 2018 on Wednesday, while the Arkansas House advanced a measure that would ban…
by - March 1, 2017 8:08 pm
Two Fort Smith high schools will join only four others in the state to launch an unmanned aircraft system (UAS, aka drones) curriculum this fall. The program will take off…
by - March 1, 2017 6:05 pm
An Arkansas Senate committee agreed Wednesday to let Arkansans use medical marijuana, but not to let them smoke it or obtain it from others in edible form, while a House…
by - March 1, 2017 5:24 pm
Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care of Little Rock will provide hands-on training and technical assistance on the Quality Payment Program, a Medicare reimbursement system that launched in October. The organization…
by - March 1, 2017 4:53 pm
Arkansas’ first and to date only industrial superproject is in full operation, and officials hope it may lure an auto manufacturer to The Natural State. Big River Steel announced Wednesday…
by - March 1, 2017 4:12 pm
The Arkansas Arts Center in Little Rock has earned re-accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums. Alliance Accreditation is a distinction developed within the industry that looks at a museum’s…
by - March 1, 2017 3:23 pm
Rep. Greg Leding, D-Fayetteville, and ten other sponsors filed a bill in the Arkansas Legislature today to expand the state’s civil rights act to include sexual orientation and gender identity….
by - March 1, 2017 2:14 pm
Editor’s note: Story updated to include response from USA Truck CEO James Reed. ––––––––––––––––– Van Buren-based USA Truck has successfully fought off two hostile takeover attempts in the past five…
by - March 1, 2017 12:51 pm
Walmart.com continues to restructure its operations under the direction of CEO Marc Lore and the new executive team in an effort to simplify and streamline the buying process. Wal-Mart Stores…
by - March 1, 2017 12:40 pm
Northwest Arkansas business leaders recently shared their expertise with young entrepreneurs who ranged in age from 11 to 16, at the Young Entrepreneurs Academy’s CEO Roundtable Discussion at the Center…
by - March 1, 2017 12:18 pm
Bentonville-based TeleComp Computers Services and IPC Communications of Rogers recently merged to form TeleComp Holdings of Bentonville. On Feb. 17, the merger between the two telecommunications companies was completed, and…
