by - January 4, 2023 5:46 pm
Five slated to enter Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame
The Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame is slated to add five new members to its ranks this year. Class XXXV induction ceremonies are set for 11:30 a.m. March 3 at…
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by - January 4, 2023 4:24 pm
Gov.-elect Sanders selects Stubbs, Penn to top state military posts
Gov.-elect Sarah Sanders announced Wednesday (Jan. 4) her intention to nominate Brigadier General Jon Stubbs as Secretary of the Military and The Adjutant General of the Arkansas National Guard, and…
by - January 4, 2023 1:20 pm
U.S. economy, manufacturing sector shrank in December, ISM data show
Economic activity in the U.S. manufacturing sector and the overall economy contracted in December, according to the Institute for Supply Management (ISM). December was the first month that ISM data…
by - January 4, 2023 12:26 pm
Early report finds U.S. holiday sales grew 7.6%
An early report on holiday spending from Mastercard SpendingPulse indicates holiday sales (excluding automobiles) rose 7.6% between Nov. 1 and Dec. 24. The report measures in-store and online retail sales…
by - January 4, 2023 10:14 am
‘High growth’ in sales tax collections pushes Arkansas tax revenue up 6.4%
If the economy is slowing, no one told Arkansas businesses and consumers. In the December report, fiscal year-to-date Arkansas tax revenue totaled $4.145 billion, up 6.4% compared with the same…
by - January 3, 2023 5:31 pm
Rice acres and yield down in 2022 due to weather input costs, other factors
Arkansas rice farmers were hit with a number of dramatic challenges as the planting and growing season unfolded during 2022. Weather patterns shifted from too wet to drought. Input costs…
by - January 3, 2023 2:22 pm
Gov. Asa Hutchinson unveils official state portrait
Gov. Asa Hutchinson conducted one of his last public acts as Arkansas governor on Tuesday (Jan. 3), unveiling his official state portrait in the capitol. The painting, created by New…
by - January 3, 2023 11:38 am
Gov.-elect Sanders to nominate Arizona criminal justice leader as Corrections Secretary
Gov.-elect Sarah Sanders announced Tuesday (Jan. 3) her intention to nominate Joe Profiri, a key criminal justice leader for Arizona Governor Doug Ducey, as the Secretary of the Arkansas Department…
by - January 3, 2023 11:35 am
State spending $20 million to modernize court system
The state Administrative Office of the Courts is spending $20 million to modernize its court management system, allowing better access to legal documents and better communication with Arkansans, such as…
by - January 3, 2023 8:58 am
Heath Simpson appointed president and COO at Ritter Communications; Lexanne Horton elevated to CFO
Ritter Communications CEO Alan Morse recently announced the promotion of Heath Simpson to president and chief operating officer (COO) and Lexanne Horton to chief financial officer (CFO) as part of…
by - January 2, 2023 5:17 pm
New faces, new priorities on tap for January legislative session
“I think a change would do you good.” — Singer/songwriter Sheryl Crow There will be a few changes in the Arkansas legislature when lawmakers convene Jan. 9 for the 94th…
by - January 2, 2023 5:04 pm
ASU Chancellor Todd Shields wants to build upon success
Dr. Todd Shields’ daughter, Savvy, competed in a series of beauty pageants during her youth culminating with her win as Miss Arkansas in 2016. She traveled the state and one…
by - January 1, 2023 9:46 am
Harvested corn acres down; winter wheat acres up
Temperatures had a significant, negative impact on corn yields, while skyrocketing input costs compelled many Arkansas farmers to reconsider growing the crop during the 2022 season. Summer drought and early…
by - January 1, 2023 9:03 am
Murphy USA donates $25 million to its charitable foundation
El Dorado-based Murphy USA announced Thursday (Dec. 29) that its board of directors approved a $25 million donation to the Murphy USA Charitable Foundation. The foundation funds will support community…
by - January 1, 2023 8:09 am
Gov.-elect Sanders names Joseph Wood to lead Department of Transformation and Shared Services
Gov.-elect Sarah Sanders announced Friday (Dec. 30) her intention to nominate Washington County Judge Joseph Wood as Secretary of the Department of Transformation and Shared Services. Wood is completing his…
by - December 29, 2022 11:58 am
Gov.-elect Sanders names Jacob Oliva of Florida to education post
Gov.-elect Sarah Sanders announced Thursday (Dec. 29) she would nominate Jacob Oliva of Florida as Arkansas’ next Secretary of Education. He will replace Johnny Key, the current education secretary. Oliva…
by - December 28, 2022 2:13 pm
Walther reappointed to top post at Department of Finance and Administration
Gov.-elect Sarah Sanders announced Wednesday (Dec. 28) her intent to reappoint Larry Walther as the secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration. Walther also held a cabinet position with…
by - December 27, 2022 4:26 pm
Gov.-elect Sanders nominates Kristi Putnam as Secretary of Human Services
Gov.-elect Sarah Sanders announced Tuesday (Dec. 27) several individuals who will fill key leadership roles at the Department of Human Services (DHS) in her administration, including her intention to nominate…
by - December 27, 2022 4:05 pm
Arkansas joins Louisiana, Oklahoma in HALO Hub application
Govs. Asa Hutchinson of Arkansas, John Bel Edwards of Louisiana and J. Kevin Stitt of Oklahoma announced Tuesday (Dec. 27) that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has encouraged the…
by - December 27, 2022 9:47 am
The Supply Side: Walmart exec Julie Barber talks retail inventory issues, inflation
Julie Barber, Walmart’s executive vice president of general merchandise, said the retailer continues to face an overabundance of inventory in some categories and inflationary pricing pressures. She said the company…