by - January 30, 2021 11:48 am
Early TV pioneer, PR legend Steve Stephens dies at 90
Steve Stephens, a golden-throated voice talent who made the transition from radio to TV in the 1950’s, has passed away at the age of 90. Stephens was a pioneer in…
Business
by - January 30, 2021 10:33 am
The Supply Side: CPG sector to face growth challenges in early 2021
Many consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturers saw a hefty increase in online sales of food during the COVID-19 pandemic that slowed the global economy in 2020 and continues into 2021….
by - January 30, 2021 10:26 am
Research shows highly connected CEOs get larger stock profits
CEOs with more connections earned greater stock returns following purchases or sales of their companies’ shares, a new study shows. Researchers Tomas and Dobrina Jandik, both finance professors at the…
by - January 29, 2021 4:04 pm
Arkansas officials deliver 57.5% of vaccines received, hospitalizations continue to decline
More than 17,000 Arkansans have been vaccinated in the previous 24 hours, bringing the total to 284,928 doses delivered since Dec. 14, according to the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH)….
by - January 29, 2021 3:27 pm
U.S. economic rebound expected for 2021, but tough times ahead for bars and restaurants
The COVID-19 global pandemic has been felt around the world. According to Catherine Mann, global economist at Citi Research, the rate of recovery is mixed. She spoke virtually at the…
by - January 28, 2021 10:14 pm
State, Fort Smith officials and pharmacists talk about efforts to distribute vaccines
Not enough COVID-19 vaccines available to vaccinate everyone eligible and misinformation continuing to be spread has led to frustration by many in the Fort Smith area, but those who took…
by - January 28, 2021 5:17 pm
COVID-19 hospitalizations fall below 1,000; active cases also decline
There were 1,892 COVID-19 cases reported Thursday (Jan. 28), well below the 3,106 reported the previous Thursday. Active confirmed and probable cases fell by 139 to 17,547, according to the…
by - January 28, 2021 4:52 pm
Sen. Dismang, Rep. Jett file bill to exempt state taxes on unemployment compensation
The chairmen of the Joint Budget Committee and House Revenue & Tax Committee want to provide tax relief for Arkansans who may not even know they could owe it. On…
by - January 28, 2021 4:50 pm
Bill advances requiring abortion-seeking women to call helpline
Women seeking an abortion in Arkansas would be required first to call a helpline where they would be provided information about alternatives and support services under a bill that passed…
by - January 28, 2021 3:46 pm
Legislators hear from economic officials on Keystone XL pipeline cancellation
One of President Joe Biden’s first acts as president was to sign an executive order halting the construction of the controversial Keystone XL pipeline that would stretch from the middle…
by - January 28, 2021 3:24 pm
Esperanza Massana-Crane to lead AEDC Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise division
The Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC) has named Esperanza Massana-Crane as the new director of the Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWOBE) Division, commission officials announced Thursday (Jan 28). Massana-Crane…
by - January 28, 2021 3:17 pm
Dr. Mike Daniels receives Outstanding Conservationist Award
The Arkansas Soil and Water Education Conference and the Judd Hill Foundation this week honored one of the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture’s longest-serving conservation experts, presenting Mike…
by - January 28, 2021 2:39 pm
Gulfside license affirmed for Pope County casino, Cherokee Nation promises legal action
The Arkansas Racing Commission (ARC) on Wednesday (Jan. 27) affirmed granting a gaming license to Gulfside Casino Partnership for a casino complex in Pope County, but a competing gaming operator…
by - January 28, 2021 1:30 pm
CACHE awards go to 22 Northwest Arkansas nonprofits
The Creative Arkansas Community Hub & Exchange (CACHE) at the Northwest Arkansas Council recently awarded $250,000 in additional grants to various arts and culture nonprofits in Northwest Arkansas. The funds…
by - January 28, 2021 11:57 am
First Community Bank expands in Conway
Batesville-based First Community Bank has received regulatory approval and finalized the purchase of property at 766 Harkrider Street in Conway, Arkansas, the bank announced Thursday (Jan. 28). The property, located…
by - January 28, 2021 11:40 am
Then & Now: Greg Martin’s career advances at Simmons Bank
Editor’s Note: The following story appeared in the Jan. 18 issue of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal. “Then & Now” is a profile of a past member of the Business…
by - January 28, 2021 11:22 am
Former Jonesboro Mayor Harold Perrin joins First Security Bank
Former Jonesboro Mayor Harold Perrin will return to his banking roots. First Security Bank announced Thursday (Jan. 28) that Perrin, a former banker, will join the Searcy-based financial institution as…
by - January 28, 2021 10:57 am
Murphy Oil 4Q loss compounds annual loss of $1.15 billion
Pure-play oil and gas explorer Murphy Oil Corp. posted a fourth quarter and full year loss as low commodity prices wreaked havoc on the industry. Houston-based Murphy Oil, formerly headquartered…
by - January 28, 2021 8:38 am
Movista makes additional strategic hires, accelerating growth trajectory
Bentonville software firm Movista has expanded its leadership team by hiring Fran Stevenson as senior vice president of customer success and Paul Kennedy as senior vice president of sales. Stevenson…
by - January 28, 2021 8:07 am
Rockline Industries to invest $18 million in three Arkansas facilities
Rockline Industries announced Wednesday (Jan. 27) it will invest more than $18 million this year on the installation of additional production lines in its three Arkansas-based wet wipes manufacturing facilities….