by - July 1, 2013 10:17 am
Wal-Mart launches ‘Get on the shelf’ 2.0
Getting products on the shelf at the world’s largest retailer is no easy feat. But Wal-Mart Stores Inc. will give one lucky winner that opportunity through another “Get on the…
Business
by - July 1, 2013 8:44 am
For John Allison And Home Bancshares, Fifth Time’s A Charm
Home Bancshares chairman of the board John Allison has given his investors and acquisitions something to smile about – profits.
by - July 1, 2013 8:00 am
New labor contract likely to boost ABF share price
Shares of Fort Smith-based Arkansas Best Corp. rose almost 15% Friday (June 28), with one transportation industry analyst predicting the share price will continue to rise now that the company…
by - June 30, 2013 9:49 pm
From Oil Fields in Azerbaijan To Oark, Arkansas
After worldwide travels and careers in politics, young couple Reagan and Brian Eisele consider themselves “caretakers” of the Oark General Store in northern Johnson County.
by - June 30, 2013 2:57 pm
HMA responds to hostile request for board change
The Board of Directors of Health Management Associates (HMA) has said that a Board replacement attempt by Glenview Capital would “derail” a strategic review plan being conducted. On June 25,…
by - June 28, 2013 4:42 pm
Weekend Digest: The ‘Forgotten’ Gettysburg Address Edition
President Abraham Lincoln’s immortalized speech stands the test of time, but he wasn’t the main speaker on that famous day.
by - June 28, 2013 11:05 am
Rodney Baker To Replace Ewell Welch At Arkansas Farm Bureau
Rodney Baker, a 36-year employee of the Arkansas Farm Bureau, has been named as the organization’s next executive vice president. Baker will assume his new role effective Nov. 1, upon…
by - June 28, 2013 11:00 am
AECC power plant at Ozark celebrates 50th year
The Thomas B. Fitzhugh Generating Station near Ozark, Ark., Electric Cooperative Corporation’s (AECC) first power plant, will mark its 50th anniversary on June 30. The plant began commercial operation…
by - June 28, 2013 9:55 am
Nordex to close Jonesboro wind turbine plant
Nordex USA said it is shuttering its Jonesboro production facility that once promised to employ 750 workers. The plant, which manufactured “nacelles” for large wind turbines said it will complete…
by - June 28, 2013 9:45 am
Tim Atkinson Picked To Head ASTA
Gov. Mike Beebe (D) named Tim Atkinson of North Little Rock to be the new President of the Arkansas Science and Technology Authority (ASTA). The ASTA Board of Directors selected…
by - June 28, 2013 8:51 am
Nordex To Shutter Jonesboro Wind Turbine Plant (UPDATED)
Nordex USA said it is shuttering its Jonesboro production facility that once promised to employ 750 workers. The plant, which manufactured “nacelles” for large wind turbines said it will complete…
by - June 28, 2013 2:48 am
Cong. Steve Womack: Marketplace Fairness Act Not A Tax Increase
Editor’s note: Cong. Steve Womack (R) represents Arkansas’ Third Congressional District. He was first elected to Congress in 2010 and serves on the House Appropriations Committee and is on the…
by - June 28, 2013 2:02 am
Dr. Sanjay Gupta On The Intersection Of Medicine And Media
CNN and its worldwide audience can partially thank Bill and Hillary Clinton for the cable news giant’s medical superstar – Dr. Sanjay Gupta.
by - June 27, 2013 10:13 pm
Arkansas Best, Teamsters Ratify Collective Bargaining Agreement
Union members employed by ABF Freight System have approved a new five-year contract that will see a wage reduction for drivers through July 2014 and changes in work schedules. Well,…
by - June 27, 2013 9:41 pm
Union approves ABF contract, terms remain (Updated)
Union members employed by ABF Freight System have approved a new five-year contract that will see a wage reduction for drivers through July 2014 and changes in work schedules. Well,…
by - June 27, 2013 7:31 pm
FNB Rogers adds key staff
First National Bank of Rogers announced the following additions to its lending and executive group, according to Sam T. Sicard, president and CEO of the First National Bank of Fort…
by - June 27, 2013 7:26 pm
Brawner: Central High Grad Becomes School Choice Advocate
The one thing that nobody ever mentions when they talk about the 1957 integration of Little Rock Central High School is the way the building looks from the outside. It’s…
by - June 27, 2013 5:50 pm
Open gun carry debate continues
The fight over whether citizens can carry firearms openly has continued as the group Arkansas Carry this week released another press release stating that they believe the state will become…
by - June 27, 2013 5:39 pm
Sens. Pryor, Boozman Split On Immigration Vote
A 68-32 vote on immigration reform was a display of bipartisan support in the U.S. Senate, but it split Arkansas’ senatorial delegation. The U.S. Senate voted to approve the immigration…
by - June 27, 2013 4:14 pm
Sweet greetings from Treatsie
Keith Hoelzeman wasn't looking for a career change. He was just looking for a decadent box of chocolates for his wife Amanda and suddenly found himself in the same position…