by - August 9, 2016 8:03 am
Tyson Foods declares quarterly dividend
On the heels of a record third quarter earnings report that showed year-to-date net income up 43%, Tyson Foods’ board of directors declared a 15-cent cash dividend payment to Class…
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by - August 9, 2016 8:03 am
Tyson Foods declares quarterly dividend
On the heels of a record third quarter earnings report that showed year-to-date net income up 43%, Tyson Foods’ board of directors declared a 15-cent cash dividend payment to Class…
by - August 9, 2016 7:56 am
New York CNG operator buys third service station in Arkansas
New York-based American Natural Gas (ANG) has acquired its third public compressed natural gas (CNG) station in Arkansas from Krug Energy and Triple Transport Inc. in Searcy. ANG acquired in…
by - August 8, 2016 5:33 pm
Welspun gets $47 million deal for Diamond Pipeline project, 440-mile crude line will cross heart of Arkansas
Little Rock-based Welspun Tubular has received a $47 million contract to manufacture two-thirds of the pipe needed to construct the 440-mile Diamond Pipeline, a controversial multistate project that will ship…
by - August 8, 2016 5:20 pm
Former University of Arkansas chancellor joins NanoMech advisory board
Springdale-based NanoMech has named Dr. John White, chancellor (emeritus) at the University of Arkansas to its board of advisors. White spent 11 years as chancellor of the University of Arkansas…
by - August 8, 2016 5:20 pm
Former University of Arkansas chancellor joins NanoMech advisory board
Springdale-based NanoMech has named Dr. John White, chancellor (emeritus) at the University of Arkansas to its board of advisors. White spent 11 years as chancellor of the University of Arkansas…
by - August 8, 2016 5:07 pm
Tyson Foods forecasts record results in 2016 and 2017 despite lower meat prices
With three quarters of fiscal 2016 already in the books, officials with Springdale-based Tyson Foods are optimistic that net income will set a new record even with lower revenue. It’s…
by - August 8, 2016 4:36 pm
Arkansas Farm Bureau joins four other groups in opposing medical marijuana
The Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation is joining with the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce in opposing two medical marijuana initiatives that are likely to be on the ballot this November….
by - August 8, 2016 4:28 pm
County Clerk vetting wet/dry petitions in Randolph County for possible November vote
Randolph County residents may decide this November if the county will go wet or stay dry. It’s been several generations since beer, wine, and spirits have been sold in the…
by - August 8, 2016 3:53 pm
Sen. Cotton gets look at first ‘patients’ at Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine
The Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine (ARCOM) is a year away from opening its doors to its inaugural class of 150, but there is already activity on the sprawling 227-acre…
by - August 8, 2016 3:31 pm
Pediatrics Plus to host grand opening
Pediatrics Plus, an Arkansas-based pediatric health care provider, will on Wednesday (Aug. 10) host a grand opening for its newly expanded Conway facility. The 40,000-square-foot facility includes a multi-purpose room…
by - August 8, 2016 3:31 pm
Pediatrics Plus to host grand opening
Pediatrics Plus, an Arkansas-based pediatric health care provider, will on Wednesday (Aug. 10) host a grand opening for its newly expanded Conway facility. The 40,000-square-foot facility includes a multi-purpose room…
by - August 8, 2016 3:28 pm
Children’s Research Institute receives $9.4 million grant
The Arkansas Children’s Research Institute (ACRI), a research center on the Arkansas Children’s Hospital campus, has received a $9.4 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to create a…
by - August 8, 2016 3:07 pm
Jet.com founder Marc Lore to eventually lead Walmart.com
Wal-Mart’s $3.3 billion pending acquisition of Jet.com includes new leadership for the retail giant’s e-commerce business in the coming months, according to Wal-Mart Stores CEO Doug McMillon. McMillon said during…
by - August 8, 2016 11:22 am
Witt Stephens family selling AOG Corp. to Colorado-based Summit Utilities
After 72 years of ownership, the Witt Stephens family is selling Fort Smith-based Arkansas Oklahoma Gas Corp. to Summit Utilities, a company founded in 1996 that has operations in Colorado,…
by - August 8, 2016 11:00 am
Atlanta power outage causes delays, cancellations for Delta Airlines; many see disruption in Arkansas
Thousands of travelers on Delta Airlines’ inbound and outbound flights in Little Rock, Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) and Fort Smith faced uncertainty and were left scrambling to find other…
by - August 8, 2016 9:57 am
New Bentonville-Bella Vista Chamber academy will cater to young entrepreneurs
The Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA) will soon have its first location in Arkansas as the Bentonville-Bella Vista Chamber of Commerce will offer its first YEA class this fall. The Chamber…
by - August 8, 2016 8:29 am
CenterPoint Energy decides against folding utility business into REIT
CenterPoint Energy, which reported a second quarter loss of $2 million, announced on Friday that it has completed its six-month evaluation and decided not to pursue forming a Real Estate…
by - August 8, 2016 8:29 am
CenterPoint Energy decides against folding utility business into REIT
CenterPoint Energy, which reported a second quarter loss of $2 million, announced on Friday that it has completed its six-month evaluation and decided not to pursue forming a Real Estate…
by - August 8, 2016 6:54 am
Wal-Mart Stores buying Jet.com in $3.3 billion deal (Updated)
Editor’s note: Story updated with numerous additions and changes throughout. –––––––––––––––– Wal-Mart Stores is expediting its move into e-commerce and its pursuit of Amazon with a $3.3 billion deal to…