by - July 30, 2024 10:21 am
Most Arkansas metro job numbers rise; jobless rates also rise
Job numbers in June were up in most metro areas in or connected to Arkansas, but the jobless rate in all metro areas was up in the June report. Northwest…
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by - July 29, 2024 6:25 pm
Electric cooperatives to build $2 billion in power plants to ensure system reliability
Buddy Hasten, president and CEO of Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corp. (AECC) and Arkansas Electric Cooperatives Inc. (AECI), said at least $2 billion in new electricity generating capacity would meet energy…
by - July 29, 2024 10:34 am
Arkansas foreclosure numbers down from 2023 levels
The four largest metro areas with a majority of population in Arkansas accounted for 50.2% of all residential foreclosures in the state in the first half of 2024. Arkansas foreclosure…
by - July 29, 2024 8:45 am
Crystal Bridges Museum names Susan Peacock as chief impact officer
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and the Momentary in Bentonville announced Monday (July 29) the appointment of Susan Peacock as chief impact officer. With Crystal Bridges set to unveil…
by - July 28, 2024 8:12 pm
Lyon College gives first look at new dental school
Lyon College leaders gave a sneak preview of a new dental school – the first in Arkansas – on Thursday evening (July 25). Located in Little Rock’s Riverdale neighborhood in…
by - July 26, 2024 3:38 pm
Longtime Tyson Foods leader, popular musician Ed Nicholson dies
Longtime Tyson Foods leader and well-known musician Ed Nicholson passed away Friday (July 26) at the age of 71, according to an announcement from his family. Ernest Edmund “Ed” Nicholson…
by - July 26, 2024 9:18 am
The Supply Side: Convenience stores focus on foodservice growth
With rising menu prices from fast food to casual dining restaurants, convenience stores are doubling down on their quick-serve and made-to-order foods in an effort to attract more customers on…
by - July 25, 2024 7:01 pm
Arkansas legislators discuss agri industry support ideas at Farm Bureau conference
Permanent funding for the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture will be a top legislative priority for State Sen. Ron Caldwell, R-Wynne, and State Rep. Fran Cavenaugh, R- Walnut Ridge,…
by - July 25, 2024 10:32 am
Arkansas Bankers Association, Venture Center launch fintech accelerator
In a new partnership with the Arkansas Bankers Association, The Venture Center announced Thursday (July 25) the inaugural Arkansas Banking Solutions Accelerator. Applications for financial technology companies to be considered…
by - July 25, 2024 9:50 am
Retail foot traffic improves, consumers seek diverse shopping options
Most retailers saw improved consumer traffic in stores over the past year, according to a report by Placer.ai. Ethan Chernofsky, Placer.ai marketing exec, said part of the rebound in foot…
by - July 25, 2024 9:18 am
P.A.M. Q2 loss exceeds $2 million as freight market challenges persist
Tontitown-based carrier P.A.M. Transportation Services Inc. posted a net loss and a revenue decline in the second quarter amid a lingering freight downturn. P.A.M. previously had losses in the fourth…
by - July 24, 2024 4:04 pm
Arkansas medical marijuana sales down 4% through June
Arkansas’ medical marijuana sales totaled $135.5 million in the first half of 2024, down from the $141 million in the same period of 2023, a year with record sales of…
by - July 24, 2024 2:15 pm
Bass Reeves portrait to be on display in the Arkansas Capitol
Artists will soon be solicited to paint a portrait of Deputy U.S. Marshal Bass Reeves for display in the Arkansas Capitol building. Reeves will be the first African-American and first…
by - July 24, 2024 1:56 pm
Attorney General investigating Fort Smith company for potential China connections
An investigation is underway on 4811 S. Zero Street LLC, in Fort Smith, a company state officials suspect has connections to Chinese foreign nationals who may want to be near…
by - July 24, 2024 9:51 am
Second quarter net income, revenue decline for Simmons First
Simmons First National Corp. on Wednesday (July 24) posted adjusted second quarter net income of $41.9 million, down 32% compared with the $61.4 million in the same period of 2023….
by - July 24, 2024 9:37 am
Stephens sponsors F1 Circuit Racing art exhibit at AMFA
The Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts (AMFA) announced Wednesday (July 24) a new art exhibit called Beyond the F1 Circuit: Artistry and Speed with Williams Racing on view from September…
by - July 23, 2024 9:35 pm
Arkansas Supreme Court orders Secretary of State to count abortion ballot signatures
The Arkansas Supreme Court on Tuesday (July 23) granted an expedited hearing and ordered Secretary of State John Thurston to perform an initial count of signatures collected by a group…
by - July 23, 2024 9:20 pm
Chris Wewers joins Citizens Bank as CFO
Citizens Bank announced Tuesday (July 23) the hiring of longtime banking and investment professional Chris Wewers as its new CFO. “In his new role, Chris brings extensive expertise and insight…
by - July 23, 2024 4:19 pm
AQ Chicken House partners plan to open new store in 2025
Developers for the new AQ Chicken House in Springdale have submitted plans to the city for design and development review. The well-known restaurant closed March 18, 2023, but a Springdale family…
by - July 23, 2024 3:02 pm
Amazon Prime Day sales rise 11% to $14.2 billion
Consumers showed up big for Amazon’s annual Prime Day sales event spending 11% more this year thanks in part to deeper discounted prices, according to Adobe Analytics. Sales for the…