by - September 10, 2020 5:00 pm
New data released by the state and the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement show a 29% decline in opioid prescriptions from 2017 to 2019. The data involves an analysis of…
by - September 10, 2020 4:58 pm
The Windgate Foundation has gifted more than $3 million to the University of Arkansas at Little Rock for a center for art and design. The gift will be used to…
by - September 10, 2020 3:41 pm
As businesses, nonprofits, cities and academia bring more awareness to the need for social justice, the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas said it will…
by - September 10, 2020 3:30 pm
With improved methods of reporting COVID-19 cases and a recent decline in new case numbers, Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Thursday (Sept. 10) his daily briefings – ongoing since mid-March –…
by - September 10, 2020 12:08 pm
Low interest rates and the desire to find a better home within which to ride out the COVID-19 storm are some of the reasons behind a more than 11% rise…
by - September 10, 2020 11:34 am
Unlike Texas-based Stages Stores and Pier One, two iconic department store chains based in the Dallas area of North Texas will survive their recent bankruptcy filings. JC Penney said late…
by - September 10, 2020 10:48 am
Manufacturers are making use of liquidity programs such as the Paycheck Protection Program and Main Street Lending Program, according to a new survey. The National Association of Manufacturers released Thursday…
by - September 10, 2020 10:23 am
International benchmark Brent spot prices are expected to be an average of $44 per barrel in the fourth quarter and rise to $49 per barrel in 2021 as oil markets…
by - September 9, 2020 6:51 pm
More than $200 million in requests were approved Wednesday (Sept. 9) by the Arkansas CARES Act Steering Committee, with $150 million for cities and counties and $50 million for a…
by - September 9, 2020 4:54 pm
U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., was among 20 additional individuals named by President Trump as potential Supreme Court nominees at the White House on Wednesday (Sept. 9). Afterwards, Cotton released…
by - September 9, 2020 4:38 pm
The longest expansion in U.S. economic history started in June 2009 and ended in February 2020 just prior to the COVID-19 pandemic shutdowns. Consumer spending crashed in March and April…
by - September 9, 2020 3:40 pm
Manufacturers across the middle of the United States received their “fair share” of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans, but the companies had varying shares of PPP loans based on their…
by - September 9, 2020 2:50 pm
The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) is partnering with Little Rock-based Baptist Health to boost COVID-19 testing capacity by 20%. It’s an effort to “control our own destiny” with respect…
by - September 9, 2020 2:10 pm
Schools throughout Northeast Arkansas re-opened by Aug. 26 per state mandate and now some in the region have reported spikes in COVID-19 among their student populations. The Lawrence County School…
by - September 9, 2020 12:27 pm
Walmart has launched a pilot program with Flytrex using drones to deliver groceries and household essentials in Fayetteville, N.C., according to a blog posted Wednesday (Sept. 9) by Tom Ward,…
by - September 9, 2020 12:13 pm
Tyson Foods said its investment arm is working with the online marketplace platform Rejoicy to connect with Northwest Arkansas businesses to provide prepared and healthy meals to families in the…
by - September 9, 2020 12:07 pm
Baptist Health has opened a Gastroenterology Center in Van Buren with Dr. Thusha Nathan now accepting patients. Nathan provides comprehensive gastroenterology services, including treatment for Hepatitis B and C, management…
by - September 9, 2020 11:52 am
Retail giant Walmart has unveiled a new digital scheduler so customers can book a flu vaccine appointment at any of Walmart’s 4,700 pharmacies. Walmart said its stores are following COVID-19…
by - September 9, 2020 11:47 am
Thirty-one individuals from throughout Arkansas have been selected for Leadership Arkansas Class XV, a program operated by the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce and the Associated Industries of Arkansas. This…
by - September 9, 2020 11:35 am
Conway-based The Conductor has partnered with Main Street Arkansas to provide Level Up, a small business support program for rural entrepreneurs impacted by COVID-19. This project is funded by a…
