by - August 30, 2019 11:04 am
Economics Arkansas Foundation announces the hiring of Elizabeth Sullivan as the organization’s first director, effective Aug. 1. Sullivan will be responsible for securing major gifts, assisting with fundraising events and…
by - August 30, 2019 10:16 am
University of Arkansas at Little Rock Chancellor Dr. Andrew Rogerson announced Friday (Aug. 30) that he will step down from the position, effective Sept. 1, after three years serving in…
by - August 29, 2019 6:44 pm
Eight out of 10 U.S. construction firms are having a hard time filling hourly craft positions that represent the bulk of the industry’s workforce, according to the results of a…
by - August 29, 2019 5:50 pm
Fort Worth-based Fuzzy’s Taco Shop wants to add six stores in the Fort Smith and Northwest Arkansas areas, with one of the possible locations being near the University of Arkansas…
by - August 29, 2019 4:03 pm
Three women who were part of the landmark Dukes v Walmart class action suit recently filed a petition asking a federal judge to reconsider his Aug. 16 ruling in Walmart’s…
by - August 29, 2019 2:48 pm
U.S. petroleum and natural gas production rose 16% and 12%, respectively, in 2018. Combined, they set a new production record, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). The rise…
by - August 29, 2019 2:03 pm
Sam’s Club, a retailer with revenue of $59 billion last year, makes its money from memberships. Under the direction of CEO John Furner, Sam’s Club has continued to try and…
by - August 29, 2019 1:48 pm
Tyson Foods and its beef processing competitors are at the center of a federal probe headed up by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to examine the reasons behind price…
by - August 28, 2019 7:54 pm
The Little Rock Venture Center has begun registration for its annual JOLT Cyber Challenge, a Jeopardy-styled, hands-on training competition that teaches participants about cyber security and technology development. The job…
by - August 28, 2019 6:21 pm
Walmart Store #100 in Bentonville is one of three sites Walmart is testing lactation suites that offer moms privacy for breastfeeding. They are self-contained pods that comply with the Americans…
by - August 28, 2019 5:17 pm
Farmers began to reintroduce peanuts into sandy, row crop fields in several parts of Northeast Arkansas in 2010. Through the years, the number of acres has steadily grown and that…
by - August 28, 2019 2:21 pm
As the nation continues to debate how to provide affordable healthcare to all Americans, the Pentagon is quietly moving forward with overhauling the U.S. military’s mammoth health system that oversees…
by - August 28, 2019 11:22 am
Every great entrepreneur has a comeback story. Lance Stokes is working on his. Stokes had a big success with Lauren James Enterprises. He and his wife, Lauren Wilkins, founded the…
by - August 28, 2019 11:05 am
Hershey is looking to create a better-for-you portfolio with the pending acquisition of ONE Brands, a low-sugar, high-protein bar manufacturer. The deal is pegged at $397 million, or about $325…
by - August 28, 2019 10:24 am
Fast-growing BSR Real Estate Investment Trust Inc. of Little Rock continued its year-long spending spree with the purchase of two garden-style apartment communities in the high-growth Austin, Texas market for…
by - August 28, 2019 9:59 am
The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery announced Wednesday (Aug. 28) the launch of a new Razorback-themed lottery ticket. The scratch-off ticket costs $5 and includes three top prizes of $100,000. Players can…
by - August 28, 2019 9:48 am
Arkansas has received over $2 million in AmeriCorps funding from the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) to provide funding to local communities leveraging $1.2 million in local match…
by - August 28, 2019 9:39 am
Sound Seal, a noise control products manufacturer owned by The Stephens Group, announced Wednesday (Aug. 28) that it has acquired New Jersey-based Acoustical & Tackable Surfaces, Inc., a leading manufacturer…
by - August 27, 2019 8:15 pm
Johnny Cash, the son of farmers who grew up in the Dyess Colony in the Northeast Arkansas Delta region was mesmerized. Since his childhood, the would-be musician wanted to hear…
by - August 27, 2019 8:09 pm
Two upcoming field days will address the use of alfalfa as a cover crop and as an effective weapon in the ongoing war against Palmer amaranth, commonly known as pigweed….
