by - November 13, 2022 9:46 am
Senate President Pro Tempore Bart Hester, R-Cave Springs, says improving children’s reading will be a priority for better educational outcomes, and he believes 3,000 new prison beds may be needed…
by - November 13, 2022 9:31 am
Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott, Jr. says he plans to name a new police chief “soon,” will advocate for state parole reforms to address city crime, and wants to “reset”…
by - November 13, 2022 4:22 am
After last week’s historic midterm elections and with former President Donald Trump expected to declare he will make another run for President, term-limited Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson says he is…
by - November 12, 2022 9:19 am
Walmart is already a top retailer for women’s lingerie, with roughly one-fifth of U.S. consumers purchasing the Secret Treasures brand of intimate apparel or sleepwear in the year ending Jan….
by - November 11, 2022 4:55 pm
Analysts at Citibank and Stephens Inc. believe Walmart will slightly outperform consensus when the retail giant reports third-quarter earnings on Tuesday (Nov. 15), but they say net income will be…
by - November 11, 2022 5:59 am
Envirotech Vehicles’ first five electric school buses are in final assembly and are expected to be produced by the end of this year or in the next quarter, said Executive…
by - November 10, 2022 8:41 pm
The Arkansas State Senate drew committee assignments, revised a rule, punished a member, and officially selected its new leader on Thursday (Nov. 10). Sen. Bart Hester, R-Cave Springs, who will…
by - November 10, 2022 8:08 pm
For years, many residents in Jonesboro have complained about availability of high speed internet services and not having options when it comes to providers. Ritter Communications announced Thursday (Nov. 10)…
by - November 10, 2022 4:13 pm
Tyson Foods is expected on Monday (Nov. 14) to report fourth-quarter net income of $577 million for the period ending Sept. 30. Estimated earnings per share of $1.60 would be…
by - November 10, 2022 3:01 pm
Little Rock-based solar power developer Scenic Hill Solar announced Thursday (Nov. 10) an initiative along with multiple U.S.-based solar array equipment manufacturers to encourage manufacturing American-made solar array components. A…
by - November 10, 2022 1:28 pm
Attorney Kevin Crass will lead the transition team for Gov.-elect Sarah Sanders, she announced Thursday (Nov. 10). Crass, a senior partner in the Litigation Practice Group at Friday, Eldredge &…
by - November 10, 2022 10:23 am
Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Thursday (Nov. 10) presented his final biennial balanced budget to the Arkansas General Assembly. The governor’s recommendation, which outlines state government spending for the fiscal year…
by - November 9, 2022 6:04 pm
Specialty chemical maker Albemarle Corp. said Wednesday (Nov. 9) it planned to invest up to $540 million to expand and modernize two bromine facilities in Magnolia. The company said the…
by - November 9, 2022 3:20 pm
Rogers-based America’s Car-Mart Inc. is expected to post a double-digit earnings decline and a double-digit revenue increase in the second quarter of fiscal 2023 as the evolving automotive market has…
by - November 9, 2022 11:31 am
Most greenhouse gas emissions in commercial poultry operations are linked to feed production, and methods to reduce those emissions are the focus of a U.S. Department of Agriculture grant to…
by - November 9, 2022 11:20 am
According to the National Retail Federation, retailers have plenty of inventory this holiday season. That’s good because Tuesday’s (Nov. 8) Global Port Tracker report indicates that major container ports should…
by - November 9, 2022 11:09 am
Beef exports are up 4.6% through September, but global economic weakness and a rising U.S. dollar pushed exports lower 5.7% in September compared to a year ago, according to U.S….
by - November 9, 2022 4:41 am
If you ever wondered if your vote counts, the House District 56 race in Conway is the poster child for voting. Incumbent Rep. Steve Magie, D-Conway, won his challenge from…
by - November 9, 2022 4:22 am
Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott, Jr., whose administration endured intense scrutiny this election year for a lack of transparency, questionable contracts, a derailed music festival, and rising crime, won comfortably…
by - November 8, 2022 10:06 pm
A constitutional amendment that would legalize recreational marijuana was defeated Tuesday night (Nov. 8), and at least two of the three proposed constitutional amendments referred to voters by legislators also…
