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The Private Option In The Republican Primary

New results from a Talk Business-Hendrix College Poll show that the private option is immensely unpopular among Republican voters, but its effect in primary races is mixed.

Rockline Industries in Springdale honored for safety record

Rockline Industries' Springdale manufacturing facility continues its stellar safety record garnering another award from the Arkansas Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Division. The Springdale plant recently achieved four…

Murphy USA Profits Slip

Murphy USA reported lower earnings and revenues in its second quarter as the stand-alone gas and merchandise retailer saw higher wholesale gas prices which, in turn, pinched pump margins. El…

Future remains uncertain for Fianna Hills Country Club

For anyone expecting more drama surrounding a proposed planned zoning district for the Fianna Hills Country Club, expect to be disappointed. In an e-mail from Fort Smith City Administrator Ray…

Tony Wood Recommended To Be Next Arkansas Education Commissioner

Gov. Mike Beebe has asked Tony Wood, the deputy commissioner of education, to be the next education commissioner, Wood confirmed in a phone interview today. “The governor has asked me…

Massanelli Named To UA Government Affairs Post

The University of Arkansas announced today that Randy Massanelli, state director for U.S. Senator Mark Pryor, has been named vice chancellor for governmental relations, effective July 1. The post is…

Consumers expected to curb Mother’s Day spending

After splurging on tablets and smartphones, beauty supplies, apparel and jewelry for mom last year, consumers this year will celebrate Mother’s Day (May 11) by keeping practicality in mind, according…

Verizon plans to add 300 new jobs in Arkansas

Verizon Wireless says it will add around 300 jobs in Arkansas as part of an expansion of its sales, tech support and customer service operations in the state. The full-time…

Wal-Mart acquires Simplexity’s platform to speed up smartphone activation

Wal-Mart Stores said it acquired Simplexity's Wireless Activation Retail Platform (WARP) on May 2, for an undisclosed amount. This software will be integrated into Walmart Stores and Sam’s Clubs later…

Arvest names Allen Huffman to lead Eureka Springs market

Arvest Bank announces Allen Huffman as community bank president in Eureka Springs. He takes over for Richard Kimberlin, who announced his retirement from Arvest in March. Huffman has worked for Arvest…

Verizon Wireless To Add 300 Jobs In Arkansas

Verizon Wireless says it will add around 300 jobs in Arkansas as part of an expansion of its sales, tech support and customer service operations in the state. The full-time…

Target chairman and CEO immediately resigns

The management turnover continues at Target, this time from the top down as chairman and CEO Gregg Steinhafel said he is parting ways with retailer immediately. The company gave no…

Report: Let Schools Connect To Fiber Optics Network; Industry Has Reservations (UPDATED)

Arkansas public schools should be allowed to connect to a statewide fiber optics system currently used by universities and medical providers, but telecom industry leaders worry about the price tag and how to pay for it.

Tyson Foods Net Income Doubles

Tyson Foods posted another solid quarter of results as the Springdale-based protein company saw its second quarter profits double. Tyson Foods recorded net income of $213 million on quarterly sales…

Tyson Foods’ quarterly sales top $9 billion, sets new record (Updated)

Tyson Foods second fiscal quarter revenue hit $9.032 billion, a more than 7.7% increase over the same quarter in 2013, with net income of $213 million up more than 124%….

Simmons First sues Dennis Smiley and Centennial Bank

The Dennis Smiley loan saga puts two of the state’s largest banks on opposite sides as Simmons First National added another layer to the growing legal web with a legal…

James Lee Witt Offers Insight On Tornado Recovery

Former FEMA director and Fourth District Democratic Congressional candidate James Lee Witt suggested that grant money for safe rooms become more commonplace to help guard against the loss of life…

State Medicaid Director Leaving June 1

Andy Allison, Arkansas’ Medicaid Director, will leave his position on June 1 to “pursue other opportunities outside state government,” the Department of Human Services said Friday. Allison helped guide the…

Weekend Digest: The Unpopular Politicians Edition

For our weekend business and political readers: TIME LOST SQUANDERING Harvard Business Review asks, “How much time does your organization squander?” My colleagues and I gathered data about time use at…

‘Shop Local, Sell Global’ message pushed at Fort Smith chamber expo

The 2014 Business Expo, hosted by the Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce, emphasized growing businesses in a global economy. "Shop Local. Sell Global." was the message chamber members heard…