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Death row inmates sue to stop new nitrogen method

Ten Arkansas death row inmates filed suit Aug. 5 to block a new law allowing the state to administer the death penalty using nitrogen gas. Act 302, passed this year,…

Bill limiting medical damage awards soon to take effect

Will a new law limiting medical damages in lawsuits create more balance in the justice system for defendants and insurers, or will it make it harder for victims to recover…

Judge enjoins Arkansas Ten Commandments school display law

A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction in a case involving an Arkansas law requiring the Ten Commandments to be posted in all public school classrooms and libraries Aug. 4,…

CFO Lance Stewart named CEO of PAMT Corp.

Tontitown-based carrier PAMT Corp. has promoted chief financial officer Lance Stewart to president, CEO and company director, according to a Monday (Aug. 4) news release. The appointment is effective Monday….

Tyson Foods’ net income beats estimates, beef segment losses continue

Tyson Foods on Monday (Aug. 4) reported better-than-expected third quarter numbers and boosted full-year sales guidance, sending the stock price up more than 4% in early trading. The Springdale-based meat…

Arkansas tax revenue up more than 3% in July

Arkansas began a new fiscal year in July with total tax revenue of $636.8 million, up 3.4% compared with July 2024, and 5% more than the budget estimate, according to…

Makris to retire from Simmons First; Brogdon to succeed as CEO, Casteel as chairman

Simmons First National Corp. announced Monday (Aug. 4) that George Makris, Jr. will retire as chairman and CEO of the company and Simmons Bank at the end of 2025. Jay…

The Supply Side: Walmart not pulling back from the China market

Convenience is essential in successful retail around the globe. Walmart knows this and continues to make significant investments in its omnichannel transition across its international portfolio. Kath McLay, CEO of…

U.S. Rep. Crawford on budget bills, tariffs and AI

U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Jonesboro, chairman of the House Select Committee on Intelligence, hasn’t been taking a full-blown break since Congress recessed last week. He’s been near the Florida beaches,…

Public hearing planned Tuesday for 5,600-acre, 300 megawatt solar project near Keo

A public hearing is planned for Tuesday (Aug. 5) at the Lonoke County courthouse at 10 a.m. to discuss details of a potential 5,600 acre, 300 megawatt solar field near…

Entergy’s Jefferson County Power Station will utilize new state law for utility financing

Entergy Arkansas is proposing a new natural gas power plant, the Jefferson County Power Station, to be built near the existing White Bluff coal-fired power plant in Jefferson County, which…

Demo Day held in Bentonville for Arkansas Lithium Technology Accelerator

A new accelerator program focused on Arkansas’ emerging lithium industry was held Thursday night (July 31) at The Record in Bentonville. Three companies pitched their solutions and products in the…

UA Little Rock receives $4.2M gift from Trinity Foundation for early childhood education

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has received a $4.2 million gift from the Trinity Foundation to strengthen early childhood education (ECE) across Arkansas. The investment will establish the…

Record rice imports put more pressure on domestic producers

Rice producers have dealt with low commodity prices, weather impacting yields, and a litany of other issues this growing season and now they are battling on another front – trade….

NYITCOM at A-State, Mississippi County hospital to partner

New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State University (NYITCOM at A-State) and the Mississippi County Hospital System (MCHS) announced Thursday (July 31) that the two…

Arkansas-Asia business group names new executive director, board members

The Arkansas Association of Asian Businesses has appointed Jayesh Ramnani of Bentonville as the association’s executive director, according to a Thursday (July 31) news release. The organization also named two new board…

Tyson Foods expected to report a 9% decline in third-quarter net income

Despite financial improvement in the chicken segment, Tyson Foods is expected to report a decline in net income and a small gain in revenue when it reports fiscal third-quarter earnings…

Gov. Sanders announces trade mission to Israel, UAE

Gov. Sarah Sanders said Thursday (July 31) she would make a trade mission to Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from Sunday, Aug. 3 to Saturday, Aug. 9. The…

CANTEX to locate $120M facility in Nashville, former Husqvarna plant

CANTEX, a manufacturer of American-made electrical conduit, fittings, and boxes, announced plans Thursday (July 31) to invest $120 million to locate a new facility in Nashville, Ark. The new facility…

Murphy USA posts a gain in quarterly income, revenue decline

El Dorado-based Murphy USA on Wednesday (July 30) posted second quarter net income of $145.6 million, just ahead of the $144.8 million in the same quarter of 2024. Per share…