by - November 19, 2020 5:44 pm
Walmart announced a new equality in education initiative with North Carolina A&T State University, one of the largest historically black colleges in the country. The retail giant is investing $5…
by - November 19, 2020 5:26 pm
With 122 new cases of COVID-19 reported Thursday, Sebastian County’s total active cases of the virus rose to 828. Because of the number of people needing to quarantine because of…
by - November 19, 2020 5:11 pm
Tyson Foods has suspended top plant leadership in its Waterloo, Iowa, pork processing plant without pay after allegations they made light of the COVID-19 pandemic by operating a betting pool…
by - November 19, 2020 3:43 pm
That last call for alcohol will come earlier beginning Friday with Gov. Asa Hutchinson announcing Thursday (Nov. 19) an 11 p.m. closing time for bars and other businesses that sell…
by - November 19, 2020 1:40 pm
Consumers enjoying a traditional Thanksgiving Day dinner this year will spend about 4% less on food than in 2019, according to the annual survey conducted by the American Farm Bureau….
by - November 19, 2020 1:01 pm
Interest in purchasing life insurance has increased amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but most providers are not approving policies for those who’ve recently recovered from COVID-19, a financial adviser said. Meanwhile,…
by - November 18, 2020 7:32 pm
Three central Arkansas small business owners won $18,500 at the inaugural Global Entrepreneurship Week Pitch Competition produced by local Entrepreneurial Support Organizations in Central Arkansas on Tuesday (Nov. 17). Beatrice…
by - November 18, 2020 5:01 pm
A Nov. 15 letter signed by more than 270 Arkansas doctors asked Gov. Asa Hutchinson to do more to stop the “unchecked” COVID-19 spread, with part of the request including…
by - November 18, 2020 4:47 pm
Amber Sharp has joined FNBC Bank as Senior Vice President Chief Information and Innovation Officer. Sharp was hired for this newly created role in October. Sharp will provide leadership and…
by - November 18, 2020 4:43 pm
Attorney General Leslie Rutledge announced Wednesday (Nov. 18) a $113 million settlement with Apple Inc. regarding Apple’s 2016 decision to throttle, or slow down, consumers’ iPhone speeds in order to…
by - November 18, 2020 2:05 pm
When COVID-19 hit the nation more than eight months ago, many thought retailtainment was dead. Many cities prohibited large gatherings, and retail analysts said few would attend big retail events….
by - November 18, 2020 1:24 pm
U.S. crude oil production is expected to be flat through the end of 2021, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Meanwhile, in August, production in the Gulf of…
by - November 18, 2020 11:54 am
The Arkansas Colleges of Health Education (ACHE) is working with Stanford University’s “Our Voice” initiative to improve “health-impacting features” of the region and will begin with local citizen scientists helping…
by - November 18, 2020 11:52 am
There’s a new golf tournament on the collegiate map and it features one of the most prominent names in Arkansas business and national golf. The Jackson T. Stephens Cup (The…
by - November 18, 2020 10:27 am
Doctors at Mercy in Rogers say the provider’s new imaging systems are the most advanced navigation-assisted equipment available in Northwest Arkansas. Mercy’s new Medtronics O-arm imaging and associated StealthStation provide…
by - November 18, 2020 9:09 am
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has received $2.83 million in additional funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to train and retain primary care…
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….
