by - May 19, 2017 11:04 am
Oil export revenue for the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) fell 15% to $433 billion in 2016, from $509 billion in 2015, according to the U.S. Energy Information…
by - May 19, 2017 6:36 am
Arkansas could benefit economically if trade relations with Cuba are expanded, and several state political leaders including U.S. Sen. John Boozman, U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford, and Gov. Asa Hutchinson have…
by - May 18, 2017 9:42 pm
Fort Smith is “well-positioned” for the future in spite of recent challenges, said Sean Trauschke, chairman, president, and CEO of OGE Energy at the utility company’s 115th annual shareholders meeting…
by - May 18, 2017 6:17 pm
That Wal-Mart CEO Doug McMillon may soon be deposed in a shareholder lawsuit has certainly made for headline news, but it’s not likely to have an impact on the global…
by - May 18, 2017 5:56 pm
Jonesboro’s economy has almost been impervious to bad numbers during the last 15 months, but one economic indicator has nosed dived in the early part of 2017. The city has…
by - May 18, 2017 5:07 pm
Gov. Asa Hutchinson revealed Thursday (May 18) that Arkansas’ unemployment rate has touched a new all-time low again in April, falling one percentage point to 3.5% as the state’s civilian…
by - May 18, 2017 5:00 pm
If you’ve got a suggestion to shorten that line at the DMV, now there is a place to submit that idea online or by phone without taking a number. MyIdea.Arkansas.gov….
by - May 18, 2017 3:23 pm
Tourism jobs and collections of the state’s 2% tourism tax are down in the first two months of 2017, with hospitality tax collections among 17 cities posting a gain, according…
by - May 18, 2017 2:27 pm
The takeaway from an annual shipper survey about less-than-truckload carriers is Old Dominion Freight Line leads the industry in quality. Kevin Huntsman of research company Mastio recently discussed its 12th…
by - May 18, 2017 1:52 pm
Given the setup costs associated with off-set printing, boxes printed with colorful graphic designs and display stands used at retail have been a challenge when needed in smaller quantities. John…
by - May 18, 2017 1:41 pm
Travelers planning to get away for some rest and relaxation for the Memorial Day holiday may instead find some frustrations thanks to heavy traffic and high pump prices expected at…
by - May 18, 2017 1:25 pm
In an effort to address the state’s growing nursing shortage, CHI St. Vincent and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock on Thursday (May 18) announced a three-year initiative to…
by - May 18, 2017 1:20 pm
A locally owned restaurant chain is nearing a deal to expand to western Benton County. Jeff Hodges, who owns and operates Springdale-based restaurant/sports bar chain Foghorn’s, is planning to open…
by - May 18, 2017 11:14 am
Organizers of the BITE NW Arkansas food festival announced Thursday (May 18) a new event in partnership with the James Beard Foundation. The Chef’s Table Experience will take place on…
by - May 18, 2017 10:36 am
Lighting control technologies are more commonly found in large commercial buildings that are at least 50,000 square feet, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Occupancy sensors were used in…
by - May 18, 2017 10:34 am
Wal-Mart Stores performed better than equity analysts expected in the recent quarter ending April 28, even with net income down by 1.3% to $3.039 billion. The $1 net income per…
by - May 18, 2017 9:59 am
The Northwest Arkansas regional campus of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has been awarded $2.1 million from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI). The three-year award will…
by - May 18, 2017 9:43 am
Arkansas’ individual Marketplace health insurers are filing rate requests amidst uncertainty over the future of cost sharing reduction payments, though one analysis said the change could reduce the number of…
by - May 17, 2017 5:53 pm
For the trucking industry, automated technology is about a return on investment, a trade organization executive said. It’s not investing in automated technology “because it’s cool,” said Michael Cammisa, vice…
by - May 17, 2017 5:19 pm
Tyson Foods recently entered into a new loan agreement with Morgan Stanley acting as lead lender that will provide $1.8 billion to help fund the $4.2 billion pending acquisition of…
