by - April 24, 2019 3:25 pm
The worst maritime disaster in U.S. history will be commemorated at a conference in Marion on Saturday (April 27). A myriad of experts will speak during the Sultana Disaster Conference…
by - April 24, 2019 3:06 pm
Little Rock-based Capital Bank has been approved by the Arkansas State Bank Department to change its name to Encore Bank. Intention for the bank’s rebranding was disclosed when new leadership…
by - April 24, 2019 1:24 pm
Walmart announced Wednesday (April 24) its own entry into the beef industry. The retail giant said it is developing an end-to-end supply chain for Angus beef working directly with ranchers…
by - April 24, 2019 1:01 pm
Meat giant Tyson Foods has sold its stake in California-based alternative protein company Beyond Meat, just ahead of the startup’s public stock offering. That’s according to filings with the U.S….
by - April 24, 2019 12:23 pm
The top five executives at Walmart are paid handsomely for their services, raking in a combined $68.73 million last year. Total income for the top five earners rose 6.19% from…
by - April 24, 2019 8:00 am
Danville-based Chambers Bancshares Inc., holding company for Chambers Bank, has reached a deal to acquire nearby Bank of Dardanelle Bankshares Inc., the parent company of River Town Bank. The acquisition…
by - April 24, 2019 7:45 am
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge announced that the state has received its 2019 share of proceeds from the 1998 Master Settlement Agreement (MSA) with tobacco companies. This year, Arkansas will…
by - April 24, 2019 5:47 am
Japanese auto giant Denso Corp., which operates a state-of-the-art HVAC manufacturing facility in Osceola, has announced plans to invest nearly $1.6 billion over the next three years to support its…
by - April 23, 2019 7:20 pm
A GoFundMe campaign to raise $2 million has been established to pay for production of “guest experiences” at the U.S. Marshals Museum and help close the gap on $15.3 million…
by - April 23, 2019 7:10 pm
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) honored the legacy of Lawrence Schmieding on Tuesday (April 23) and the 20th anniversary of the UAMS Schmieding Center for Senior Health…
by - April 23, 2019 6:28 pm
Retail 3.0 is driven by consumers who demand top-notch shopping experiences in stores and online. A recent survey and report from advertising tech company Criteo compared shopper attitudes among more…
by - April 23, 2019 3:57 pm
In the fourth quarter of 2018, Arkansas banks collectively had a loan loss reserve ratio of 1%. That’s down from a ratio of 1.23% in the fourth quarter of 2017….
by - April 23, 2019 3:18 pm
Murphy Oil Corp. on Tuesday (April 23) announced that it is broadening its North American energy portfolio with a key $1.4 billion deepwater acquisition in the Gulf Mexico only weeks…
by - April 23, 2019 3:18 pm
Bill Groves, chief data and analytics officer for Walmart, has been named chairman of the Northwest Arkansas Technology Council. The Greater Bentonville Area Chamber of Commerce, which manages the Northwest…
by - April 23, 2019 2:04 pm
Warner Gaming, a hospitality and entertainment company operating resort properties throughout the western and midwestern United States, will team with the Hard Rock brand to propose a new fully-integrated resort…
by - April 23, 2019 11:34 am
Cold beer, good food, and bike trails may have sealed the deal for Arkansas’ newest foreign investment. On Tuesday (April 23), Gov. Asa Hutchinson and local economic leaders announced in…
by - April 23, 2019 8:37 am
Marion-based First Community Bank of Eastern Arkansas is changing its name and broadening its market. Effective April 1, the bank became Premier Bank of Arkansas, and expects, pending approval of…
by - April 22, 2019 7:40 pm
A Randolph County native has been selected as the new president at Black River Technical College, according to the school. Dr. Martin Eggensperger, vice chancellor for academic affairs at Arkansas…
by - April 22, 2019 7:10 pm
The Arkansas Women’s Hall of Fame (AWHOF) has released its fifth annual class of inductees — seven women and one organization that have made significant contributions to the state and…
by - April 22, 2019 6:53 pm
Simmons First National Corp. on Monday (April 22) posted first quarter profits of nearly $48 million only weeks after completing a strategic acquisition that expanded the Arkansas regional banking group’s…
