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Beebe Uses Radio Address To Discuss Private Option

On the day he signed the funding measure for Arkansas’ private option into law, Gov. Mike Beebe used his weekly radio address to discuss the future fate of the program….

Weekend Digest: The ‘In Your Face’ Edition

For our weekend business and political readers: FILM CAPITAL OF THE WORLD NO LONGER Forbes reports California has fallen to fourth in the most popular places worldwide to shoot a film….

Superior Industries’ profit slides amid capacity constraints

Van Nuys, Calif.-based Superior Industries, one of Northwest Arkansas' largest manufacturers, reports a challenging start to 2014, as its biggest customers Ford, General Motors, Chrysler and Toyota work through unsold…

Private Option insured 94,000 by end of February

Members of the Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce received an update Friday morning (March 7) on the current state of the so-called Private Option, Arkansas' answer to the Affordable…

The Friday Wire: A short list of candidates and a happy trucker

A dearth of political candidates for legislative seats, tough allegations against the poultry industry, thoughts on “New Tech” schools and an excited trucking exec are part of the March 7…

The Friday Wire: Hispanics, taxes and chicken

A dearth of political candidates for legislative seats, tough allegations against the poultry industry, growth in Hispanic buying power and comments about “intimidator” Putin are part of the Northwest Arkansas…

Former Subordinate Says Shoffner Ignored Warnings

John Lyon with our content partner, the Arkansas News Bureau, reports: A former subordinate of former Arkansas treasurer Martha Shoffner testified in federal court Thursday that she warned Shoffner that…

John H. Tyson redeems $12.9 million of company stock

Tyson Foods Chairman John Tyson sold 336,895 shares of Tyson Foods stock for an estimated $12.9 million earlier this week, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission….

Gov. Beebe Appoints 44 To Boards And Commissions

Gov. Mike Beebe today announced the following appointments to boards and commissions: Jeffery “Scott” Baxter, Jonesboro, to the Arkansas Local Police and Fire Retirement System Board of Trustees. Appointment expires…

The Supply Side: More men in the grocery aisle, opportunity for brands

Men today have dropped the book on traditional roles and picked up the household shopping list, according to a recent study by Defy Media. “The Acumen Report: Brand New Man,”…

Union Pacific chief says energy, agri markets boosting business for railroads

The CEO of Union Pacific Corp., the railroad transportation giant, told a Little Rock audience that he sees positive signs in the U.S. economy, particularly in the agricultural, chemical and…

Rising consumer debt also linked to lackluster retail results

Consumer debt, and not just wicked winter weather, is having a chilling effect on retail sales. Consumer debt rose by $241 billion in the fourth quarter of 2013, the largest…

Union Pacific CEO Weighs In On Keystone Project, Economy

The CEO of Union Pacific Corp., the railroad transportation giant, told a Little Rock audience that he sees positive signs in the U.S. economy, particularly in the agricultural, chemical and…

Crystal Bridges teams up with NWACC for musical, lecture events

NorthWest Arkansas Community College has joined forces with Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art to bring “Vivaldi’s Sounds of Spring” to life for local audiences on March 19 and 21….

Staples to shutter 225 stores

Office supply retailer Staples will close 225 stores in North America by the middle of next year seeking to trim costs amid a weaker sales climate. Staples said it is…

Brooks Approved For Judgeship

The U.S. Senate unanimously confirmed Timothy L. Brooks to the federal bench on Wednesday in a rare 100-0 vote. Brooks, a Fayetteville attorney, will serve as U.S. District Judge for…

Financial Outlook Improves For Arkansas Best, USA Truck

The outlook for two trucking operations that employ more than 1,000 in the Fort Smith region – and many of those being good-paying jobs – is improving.

Tolbert: Burkhalter Accused Of Breaking Into Partner’s Office

KARK broke a story this evening on a court hearing today involving Democratic Lt. Governor candidate John Burkhalter. The story can be seen here, but here is an excerpt… But…

Simmons First To Consolidate Bank Charters

Simmons First National Corp. filed notice with the SEC that it would consolidate its seven subsidiary banks into a single banking organization. Six of Simmons bank charters are currently organized…

Tyson Foods Lands $444 Million Government Contract

The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded Tyson Foods a three-year contract worth a maximum of $444 million to supply chicken to the federal government, according to March 4 release….