by - May 20, 2016 8:45 am
Home BancShares Chairman John Allison and members of the Conway-based banking group’s management team will ring the opening bell on the Nasdaq stock exchange on May 24 (Tuesday), company officials…
by - May 20, 2016 8:45 am
Home BancShares Chairman John Allison and members of the Conway-based banking group’s management team will ring the opening bell on the Nasdaq stock exchange on May 24 (Tuesday), company officials…
by - May 20, 2016 5:26 am
Editor’s note: Each Friday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Energy In-depth,” a round-up of energy and regulatory news. ––––––––––––––––– PLAINS ALL AMERICAN INDICTED IN CALIFORNIA FOR 2015 OIL SPILL Plains All American…
by - May 19, 2016 8:15 pm
Legislators voted out of committee Thursday a bill that would close new claims to the Workers’ Compensation Commission’s Death and Permanent Total Disability Trust Fund, and eventually end the fund…
by - May 19, 2016 5:42 pm
An American manufacturing group has unleashed a jobs calculator to track progress – or the lack thereof – on President Barack Obama’s 2012 campaign goal of creating 1 million new…
by - May 19, 2016 5:39 pm
Billy Murray, an Arkansas angler and fishing expert, has been inducted into the National Bass Fishing Hall of Fame along with fellow 2016 inductees former President George H.W. Bush and…
by - May 19, 2016 5:17 pm
Dan Hendrix said Thursday (May 19) a trade group that began in 2007 has been fortunate to partner with other groups to create an opportunity to educate students on global…
by - May 19, 2016 5:05 pm
Everyday low prices are the root mission of Walmart U.S., and it’s one of the lowest cost retailers on the planet. But intense competition from Aldi and other discounters continue…
by - May 19, 2016 2:09 pm
One of the most desirable zip codes for residential development is found in downtown Bentonville where single family housing comes at a premium near $250 per-square foot. That desirability has…
by - May 19, 2016 1:52 pm
The Arkansas Highway 45 intersection in the area of Planters Road is a hub for Fort Smith and Sebastian County employment. It’s also a traffic nightmare. Narrow lanes hinder truck…
by - May 19, 2016 9:30 am
In less than two weeks Arkansas Children’s Hospital has garnered $13 million in donations toward its Northwest Arkansas facility under construction in Springdale. Officials with J.B. Hunt Transport announced Thursday…
by - May 19, 2016 8:57 am
Arkansas-based Power Technology, Inc. has received the President’s “E” award for exports. The announcement was made by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker for Power Technology’s contribution to expanding U.S….
by - May 19, 2016 6:00 am
Editor’s note: Story updated with changes and additions throughout. ––––––––––––––––– Net income for Wal-Mart Stores was down almost 8% in the fiscal first quarter, but the retailer posted higher revenue…
by - May 18, 2016 5:28 pm
Jonesboro Advertising and Promotions Commission Chairman Thom Beasley said Wednesday (May 18) that finances played a big part in tabling a request by the O’Reilly group for funding support of…
by - May 18, 2016 4:54 pm
Editor’s note: This is the second of two stories about numerous public and private investments in Northwest Arkansas’ downtowns in recent years. Link here for the first article. –––––––––––––––– Siloam…
by - May 18, 2016 3:14 pm
Growth-focused Simmons First National Corp. said Wednesday it has entered into a definitive stock purchase agreement with Citizens National Bancorp Inc. to acquire Citizens National Bank (CNB) of Athens, Tenn….
by - May 18, 2016 2:55 pm
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge is calling on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to convene a conference of the states to discuss the framework and ideas contained a proposal…
by - May 18, 2016 2:39 pm
The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) is calling for an increase in infrastructure investments related to natural gas production, crediting the energy source for its positive impact on manufacturing jobs…
by - May 18, 2016 2:31 pm
Blue Bell Creameries was named as one of the top vendors in the U.S. ice cream market, according to a new report from technology research and advisory company Technavio. Along…
by - May 18, 2016 2:27 pm
Jasper, Ark., will host the Buffalo River Heritage Festival featuring storytelling, music, and art related to the Buffalo River on Sunday (May 22). The event will take place at the…
