by - November 17, 2020 7:15 pm
Tax reform, remote learning, and alternatives to prison were just a few of the 2021 legislative topics discussed on Tuesday (Nov. 17) at the Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families’…
by - November 17, 2020 7:15 pm
The Fort Smith Board of Directors on Tuesday (Nov. 17) approved an appropriation of $119,771 from the city’s general fund to subsidize Parrot Island Waterpark following a difficult summer season….
by - November 17, 2020 6:47 pm
The Delta Caucus endorsed Tuesday (Nov. 17) President-elect Joe Biden’s plans to expand funding and access for job creation with higher wages, SNAP and other nutrition benefits, and a broad…
by - November 17, 2020 4:31 pm
Tyson Foods returned solid fiscal 2020 results earlier this week with higher-than-expected profits, led by a 50% gain in fourth-quarter net income. Revenue fell short of estimates at $10.64 billion….
by - November 17, 2020 4:22 pm
The Fort Smith Central Business Improvement District Commission approved a resolution that could lead to 6 mil assessment on property in the district in 2021 which could fund a “Safety…
by - November 17, 2020 4:00 pm
The Delta Population Health Institute (DPHI) appointed Tiffny Calloway to serve as director of operations on Tuesday (Nov. 17). The DPHI serves as the community engagement arm for New York…
by - November 17, 2020 3:54 pm
After 22 years with The Nature Conservancy in Arkansas, Tim Snell, Associate State Director for Water Resources, will retire Dec. 31, 2020. During his tenure, Snell worked with partners, supporters…
by - November 17, 2020 3:43 pm
Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday (Nov. 17) pushed back against “pausing” public school athletics and reducing restaurant capacity, both of which were among recommendations in a Nov. 15 White House…
by - November 17, 2020 3:31 pm
North Little Rock-based renewable energy company Today’s Power Inc. (TPI) announced Tuesday (Nov. 17) it will build 20 solar arrays in southeastern Kansas. The Kansas Cooperative Sun Power Program comprises…
by - November 17, 2020 3:15 pm
On Oct. 15, the Wall Street Journal published an article about the unintended health consequences of COVID-19. The report is a cautionary tale — not one of actions taken in…
by - November 17, 2020 1:21 pm
Walmart sales have grown as an essential retailer during the COVID-19 pandemic. The retail giant posted better than expected financial third-quarter results with revenue of $134.7 billion, including $1.1 billion…
by - November 17, 2020 10:02 am
The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) will accept and process franchise taxes beginning Jan. 1, 2021. Franchise taxes were previously administered by the Arkansas Secretary of State’s Office,…
by - November 16, 2020 6:55 pm
Rogers-based America’s Car-Mart profit increased by 52.7% and revenue hit a record $223 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2021 as the buy here, pay here used car dealer…
by - November 16, 2020 5:51 pm
The annual conference offering insights into managing weed, insect and disease pests in Arkansas crops is moving online. The Arkansas Crop Protection Conference is scheduled for Dec. 1-2 and will…
by - November 16, 2020 4:53 pm
COVID-19 cases on Monday (Nov. 16) again topped 1,000 with a record 12,490 active cases and a record daily death number of 42, according to the Arkansas Department of Health…
by - November 16, 2020 2:46 pm
The pace of Fort Smith metro home sales increased in the past few months, with year-to-date sales through October up 14.6%. The sales growth through August was 11.2%. The value…
by - November 16, 2020 1:15 pm
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a surge in disinfectant wet-wipe use to control the spread of germs and it has been a boon to Nice-Pak and its Jonesboro operations….
by - November 16, 2020 12:58 pm
Whether one has long-term immunity to COVID-19 after recovering from the virus is unclear amid a lack of scientific evidence. Still, antibodies might be the key to develop a vaccine…
by - November 16, 2020 12:48 pm
Mercy Health Systems in Rogers and Fort Smith are asking for plasma donations from former patients who have recovered from COVID-19. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has said patients…
by - November 16, 2020 10:55 am
Tyson Foods outperformed expectations amid ongoing challenges from COVID-19, returning solid fourth-quarter earnings per share of $1.81 on an adjusted basis, compared to the $1.18 Wall Street had predicted. Revenue…
