by - February 7, 2024 3:35 pm
Dicamba use could be shelved for farmers in 2024
Farmers may not be able to use the dicamba herbicide during the 2024 growing season. A federal court in Arizona on Tuesday (Feb. 6) blocked the use of three dicamba…
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by - February 7, 2024 11:33 am
Natural gas consumption hits high amid cold January
U.S. natural gas consumption rose to a record high of 118 billion cubic feet per day in January, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Cold weather increased demand…
by - February 7, 2024 6:42 am
State of the State 2024: Amid Republican dominance, citizens turn to petitions
Editor’s note: The State of the State series provides reports twice a year on Arkansas’ key economic sectors. The series publishes stories to begin a year and stories in July/August…
by - February 6, 2024 4:17 pm
Aerospace Alliance, 189th Wing collaborating to recruit skilled personnel
Mark Bremer’s path to becoming vice president of industrial programs for Dassault Falcon Jet started 38 years ago at the Little Rock Air Force Base. On Feb. 2, he was…
by - February 6, 2024 4:01 pm
Economic Development Administration will invest $7 million in projects in NEA
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced Tuesday (Feb. 6) the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is investing $7 million in projects in Arkansas. These investments will support healthcare workforce…
by - February 6, 2024 3:12 pm
State of the State 2024: Mixed bag predicted for retail sector in 2024
Editor’s note: The State of the State series provides reports twice a year on Arkansas’ key economic sectors. The series publishes stories to begin a year and stories in July/August…
by - February 6, 2024 2:38 pm
Eddie Joe Williams resigns from Corrections post
Former State Senator Eddie Joe Williams, who was recently tabbed for an interim post with the Board of Corrections, has resigned. Williams sent a letter to the board that reads:…
by - February 6, 2024 11:13 am
Paralympian Amy Purdy brings motivational message to Batesville
Amy Purdy didn’t feel right. She was working as a massage therapist and without warning she became very tired. She went home to rest, while the rest of the then…
by - February 6, 2024 9:45 am
ArcBest net income down 34.4% in 2023, fourth quarter income up 30.7%
Full-year net income reported by Fort Smith-based ArcBest was down 34.4% thanks in large part to a more than 2% decline in a closely watched revenue metric, a more than…
by - February 5, 2024 6:06 pm
Valentine’s Day spending estimated to total $25.8 billion
Retailers and restaurants are ready to cash in on an expected $25.8 billion for Valentine’s Day spending this year, including $14.2 billion consumers will spend on significant others, according to…
by - February 5, 2024 5:05 pm
State of the State 2024: Arkansas banks navigate uncertain interest rate landscape
Editor’s note: The State of the State series provides reports twice a year on Arkansas’ key economic sectors. The series publishes stories to begin a year and stories in July/August…
by - February 5, 2024 4:32 pm
‘Direct democracy’ group submits proposal for AG ballot title approval
A group seeking to curtail legislative interference with citizen-led constitutional amendments and initiated acts submitted a proposed amendment to the Arkansas Constitution Monday (Feb. 5) for Attorney General Tim Griffin’s…
by - February 5, 2024 2:33 pm
Multiple factors affecting crop prices, profitability
Many variables have to be accounted for when farmers plant their crops each year. Commodity prices, input costs, weather, global events, inflation, drought, disease, and others all have impacts on…
by - February 5, 2024 2:25 pm
HeartX cardiovascular accelerator seeking early-stage companies for 2024
HealthTech Arkansas and MedAxiom have launched year three of HeartX, a cardiovascular-focused healthcare accelerator that facilitates guaranteed hospital pilot projects and clinical trials for accomplished, early-stage companies bringing new cardiovascular…
by - February 5, 2024 12:15 pm
Tyson Foods first fiscal quarter net income down 66.5%
Tyson Foods outperformed expectations during the fiscal first quarter that ended Dec. 31. According to Monday’s (Feb. 5) earnings report, net income was $107 million, well below the $320 million…
by - February 4, 2024 11:16 am
Shanna Richardson helps Boy Scouts merge, grow in Arkansas
Shanna Richardson had a unique problem. At the age of 19, she was running her own private school for kindergartners. The 400 students consumed much of her time and she…
by - February 2, 2024 5:57 pm
Jamol Jones resigns from Arkansas Board of Corrections
A day after it was revealed Jamol Jones was fired as a Benton police officer for sexual misconduct, Jones resigned from the Post Prison Transfer Board, which also placed him…
by - February 2, 2024 4:08 pm
State of the State 2024: Freight recession might not end until later this year, 2025
Editor’s note: The State of the State series provides reports twice a year on Arkansas’ key economic sectors. The series publishes stories to begin a year and stories in July/August…
by - February 2, 2024 11:08 am
First-quarter net income expected to fall 55% for Tyson Foods
Tyson Foods may post lower profits when it reports first-quarter earnings on Monday (Feb. 5.) Net income is forecast at $142.094 million, or 40 cents per share, down 55% from…
by - February 2, 2024 10:58 am
Arkansas revenue surplus rises to $231.2 million, year-to-date revenue down 1.8%
State tax revenue totaled $4.86 billion in the first seven months (July 2023-January 2024) of the fiscal year, down 1.8% compared with the same period in the previous fiscal year,…