by - October 31, 2019 3:58 pm
The people’s ‘Shark’ lands in Jonesboro
Daymond John had unforeseen problems with his startup clothing business, FUBU. He’d been able to hustle up to $300,000 worth of orders at a trade show in Las Vegas, but…
Business
by - October 31, 2019 3:49 pm
Halsey Thrasher Harpole acquires Upstage Real Estate
Halsey Thrasher Harpole Real Estate Group announced Thursday (Oct. 31) it has acquired Upstage Real Estate. Terms of the merger were not released. Upstage Real Estate’s team has 11 licensed…
by - October 31, 2019 10:20 am
Arkansas Century Farm program adds 46 farms statewide
Gov. Asa Hutchinson and Arkansas Secretary of Agriculture Wes Ward have inducted 46 Arkansas farms into the Arkansas Century Farm Program. The Arkansas Century Farm program recognizes Arkansas farms of…
by - October 31, 2019 10:10 am
After 42 years of Arvest banking, Don Walker sets retirement
Don Walker’s career with Arvest Bank started early — very early. In the mid-1970s, Walker was a loan officer in Bentonville with the Federal Land Bank System, established by Congress…
by - October 31, 2019 8:57 am
Gov. Hutchinson announces 22% increase in computer science enrollment
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson said the number of high school students enrolled in computer science courses has risen 22% from the previous year. The numbers have risen to 9,813 students…
by - October 31, 2019 7:59 am
Murphy Oil posts higher 3Q profits on strong crude prices
Murphy Oil Corp., which exited its longtime deepwater oil operations in Malaysia during the third quarter, easily beat Wall Street expectations as the Arkansas oil explorer benefitted from premium crude…
by - October 31, 2019 6:24 am
Copper Grill ownership to change hands
The owner of downtown Little Rock’s Copper Grill is transferring ownership of the popular eatery. Mary Beth Ringgold will transfer ownership to former Cajun’s Wharf general manager Dan Kovach and…
by - October 30, 2019 7:14 pm
NCAA student-athlete pay review a ‘small first step,’ and a pre-emptive move
The about-face made by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) on Tuesday (Oct. 29) on the subject of paying athletes was not a surprise to those monitoring the long-brewing, controversial…
by - October 30, 2019 7:01 pm
4 Arkansas behavioral health providers plan merger to form Arisa Health
Four Arkansas-based behavioral health providers announced Wednesday (Oct. 30) they have signed a Letter of Intent to form one integrated behavioral health system. Arisa Health, a nonprofit organization, will bring…
by - October 30, 2019 6:51 pm
64.6 Downtown seeks votes for live music series at the Riverfront Amphitheater
A free, live music series could come to downtown Fort Smith if votes make their voices heard. 64.6 Downtown is in the running to bring a 10 -12-week live music…
by - October 30, 2019 5:36 pm
Murphy USA touches yearly high as profits jump 54% from a year ago
El Dorado-based Murphy USA’s stock touched a 52-week high Wednesday (Oct. 30) after the Arkansas convenience store chain saw improved third quarter earnings on strong gasoline and merchandise sales and…
by - October 30, 2019 5:30 pm
Forage conference slated for later this week
Forage producers in some parts of Arkansas are using computer and smartphone applications to manage and improve forage production, but many more producers stand to benefit from the use of…
by - October 30, 2019 5:16 pm
Walmart and Green Dot expand relationship, form new fintech program
Walmart announced a new seven-year contract agreement with Green Dot to continue as the issuing bank and manager for the retail giant’s MoneyCard program. The partners also agreed to launch…
by - October 30, 2019 5:06 pm
Blytheville, Fort Smith first two stops for Arkansas scenic tourism photo exhibit
Arkansas’ natural beauty will be showcased in a traveling exhibit produced by Arkansas Tourism. The Ritz Theater in Blytheville will be the first location to host “Arkansas’s Scenic Tourism Landscapes.”…
by - October 30, 2019 1:12 pm
‘Advance’ GDP shows U.S. economy continues to slow, Fed cuts funds rate by 0.25%
Although robust consumer spending continues to bolster the nation’s economy, real U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) in the third quarter grew at a lukewarm rate of 1.9%, down from the…
by - October 30, 2019 12:59 pm
Strong utility earnings boost Entergy Corp.’s 3Q financial results
New Orleans-based Entergy Corp.’s third quarter earnings fell well short of year ago results but the parent of Arkansas’ largest electric provider still beat Wall Street estimates by posting robust…
by - October 30, 2019 12:45 pm
Arkansas student loan defaults decline for 6th straight year, debt climbs to $11.5 billion
As concerns from the nation’s $1.48 trillion student loan bubble continues to grow, default rates for Arkansas students to attend college declined for the sixth consecutive year and is now…
by - October 30, 2019 11:42 am
Injection molding manufacturer creating 90 jobs in Little Rock port
HMS Mfg. Co. announced plans Wednesday (Oct. 30) to open a new 550,000 sq. ft. injection molding facility in the Port of Little Rock. HMS Mfg. Co. expects to create…
by - October 30, 2019 11:27 am
Encore Bank names new directors for bank and holding company
Little Rock-based Encore Bank and its holding company, Capital Bancshares, announced a new board of directors for both entities on Wednesday (Oct. 30). The bank, which restructured earlier this year…
by - October 29, 2019 10:09 pm
Education department releases draft memo for local control of Little Rock School District
Little Rock “community schools” would be administered with the help of Community School Partnership Alliances, and the state would not recognize the Little Rock Education Association or any other entity…