by - August 14, 2012 1:27 pm
Retail sales in the U.S. rose more than forecast in July, reflecting broad-based gains that ease concern elevated unemployment will cause consumers to retrench. The 0.8% advance, the biggest since…
by - August 14, 2012 1:21 pm
The Arkansas Department of Education has revamped its web site with a fresh look and new organization of features. The department said the move was 6 months in the making…
by - August 14, 2012 8:17 am
The worst drought in nearly a half-century doesn’t have a price tag on it yet, but economists and the state’s agricultural community are bracing for the worst.
by - August 14, 2012 8:06 am
Delta Trust & Bank CEO French Hill weighs in on the current crisis of college debt. It’s a trillion dollar problem for the nation’s college graduates.
by - August 14, 2012 7:11 am
Seeking to quell environmental concerns about the chemicals it shoots underground to extract oil and natural gas, Apache Corp. told shareholders in April that it disclosed information about “all the…
by - August 13, 2012 10:52 pm
Gary Combs, a local real estate developer that owned Basic Construction and Basic Block brick company in Springdale, died Saturday from cancer complications in a California hospital. Sources say Combs…
by - August 13, 2012 8:13 pm
An expanding Northwest Health System recently added two new doctors in Bentonville. Robin Hudson, M.D. and pediatrician, comes to Northwest Health from Louisville, Ky. where she served as a Children’s…
by - August 13, 2012 7:46 pm
Americans’ drive to rebuild savings and pay down debt may mean the gains from the current mini boom in mortgage refinancing will accrue over years rather than have a more…
by - August 13, 2012 6:40 pm
The U.S. Department of Agriculture plans to buy $170 million worth of meat, poultry and fish products in a move to help federal food nutrition assistance programs and food banks….
by - August 13, 2012 4:25 pm
The International Trade Administration (ITA) announced new export data that shows Arkansas merchandise exports increased 36% in the first half of 2012 compared to the same period in 2011. Nationally,…
by - August 13, 2012 3:35 pm
The Garver Board of Directors announced that Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Dan Williams has been named president and chairman of the board, effective August 13. Williams succeeds…
by - August 13, 2012 2:39 pm
The Arkansas Arts Council, an agency of the Department of Arkansas Heritage, has awarded $1,178,773 to 93 Arkansas organizations for Fiscal Year 2013. The investment in community arts and educational…
by - August 13, 2012 12:18 pm
Tyson Foods Inc. recently established a new $1 billion credit facility that is expected to reduce the company’s annual interest expense and enhance its balance sheet. JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A….
by - August 13, 2012 11:51 am
The University of Arkansas announced Monday (Aug. 13) that during the fiscal year ending June 30 it raised $108.1 million in private gift support, surpassing its goal of $103 million….
by - August 13, 2012 11:40 am
Gov. Mike Beebe isn’t happy with Whirlpool, believes some of U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan’s federal budget plans could be “problematic and troublesome,” and is willing to put his tax-cutting credentials…
by - August 13, 2012 8:32 am
The University of Arkansas topped $108.1 million in private gift support for the fiscal year ended June 30, surpassing its goal of $103 million. This is the first time the…
by - August 13, 2012 7:30 am
Bob Williams, SVP with Little Rock-based Delta Trust Investments, says there is good momentum propelling the U.S. financial markets despite murky economic data.
by - August 12, 2012 1:49 pm
Oaklawn nearly set a new monthly record for casino wagers and Southland’s casino operation continued to hum.
by - August 10, 2012 8:34 pm
Use your smartphone to make money, lessons of a janitor, and watch out for an approaching fiscal cliff.
by - August 10, 2012 6:42 pm
The 40 richest people on the planet added $7.2 billion to their collective net worth this week as Warren Buffett and Amancio Ortega dueled for the title of world’s third-richest…
