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Keith Jackson’s P.A.R.K. turns 25

Former college and pro football star Keith Jackson had a vision for life after football. It involved helping kids break the cycle of poverty and poor educational achievement. “I was…

The Supply Side: Walmart using ‘pop-up’ option to meet online holiday demand

Walmart is using “pop-up” e-commerce distribution centers (eDCs) to fill online orders to meet higher holiday demand. The pop-up space will be inside 42 of the company’s regional distribution centers…

House, Senate outline plans to conduct a COVID-19 regular session

While legislators prepare to debate the issues in the 93rd Arkansas General Assembly, a more critical debate is already underway: How to conduct a COVID-19 legislative session at the state…

Little Rock scrap metal recyclers join forces

Little Rock-based Metal Recycling Corp. announced Friday (Dec. 18) that it has closed on a transaction to purchase the assets of Sol Alman Company of Little Rock. Terms of the…

ICU bed availability continues to decline; more school districts in high COVID-19 areas

Available ICU beds in Arkansas fell in Friday’s (Dec. 18) report to 37, down from 46 on Thursday and well below the 73 on Tuesday, according to the Arkansas Department…

Arkansas job numbers decline in November but jobless rate stays at 6.2%

Similar declines in the state’s available work force and the number of employed kept Arkansas’ November jobless rate at 6.2%, unchanged from October and well below the 3.5% in November…

Governor’s task force to address law enforcement in Arkansas completes report

When George Floyd was killed in May, it led to an eruption of protests across the country and in Arkansas concerning police reforms. Gov. Asa Hutchinson appointed the Task Force…

Big Hope 1 is in the area to raise money for cancer research, remember Buck

There’s a giant pink barge in Van Buren. It’s the only one in the world, and it’s there to raise money for cancer research. Marty Shell helped bring it to…

COVID-19 cases set new daily record; ICU bed availability continues to decline

News on Arkansas’ COVID-19 front is not getting better. The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) reported Thursday (Dec. 17) new confirmed and probable cases totaled 3,039, a new record and…

Fewer holiday travelers expected this year; gas prices lower than last year

While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says traveling can increase the chance of spreading and getting COVID-19, a AAA report shows as many as 84.5 million Americans…

Lonoke pharmacy sues PBMs

A Lonoke pharmacy has filed suit in circuit court against pharmacy benefit managers, claiming they are violating Arkansas law by withholding information to pharmacies and reimbursing their own pharmacies more…

Amazon continues central Arkansas expansion

Amazon announced plans Thursday (Dec. 17) to open a new fulfillment center in North Little Rock. The new fulfillment center, which is anticipated to launch in 2021, will create over…

Talk Business & Politics to launch daily legislative session news program

Talk Business & Politics will launch a daily news program in January 2021 that will cover action at the state capitol during the 93rd Arkansas General Assembly regular session. The…

Scenic Hill Solar, Central Arkansas Water receive regulatory approval for solar array

Little Rock-based utility Central Arkansas Water and Little Rock-based renewable energy company Scenic Hill Solar announced Wednesday (Dec. 16) a more than $7 million project to build a 4.8-megawatt DC…

COVID-19 deaths set another daily record, active cases rise

The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) on Wednesday (Dec. 16) reported 58 COVID-19 deaths, a new daily record for the tragic metric. The previous record of 55 deaths was set…

The Supply Side: Kellogg works with Arkansas rice farmers to conserve water

Food giant Kellogg Co. said it is committed to sustainability sourcing raw materials used in its cereal and other products. One project showing results is with 30 Arkansas farmers who…

Tyson Foods removes plant management in Waterloo, Iowa

Tyson Foods said Wednesday (Dec. 16) an independent investigation into the wagering allegations at its pork plant in Waterloo, Iowa, has led to the firing of seven management employees who…

Nursing home sector facing financial hardships from COVID-19 costs

A recent survey by American Health Care Association and the National Center for Assisted Living of 953 nursing home providers across the country found 66% said they won’t make it…

House, Senate decline to meet before session to consider Governor’s emergency pandemic order

Less than a week after Gov. Asa Hutchinson suggested the state Legislature meet in a Committee of the Whole to consider supporting his emergency declaration due to COVID-19, leaders of…

Retailers anticipate more online security risk this holiday

With a record level of holiday sales shifting online amid the COVID-19 pandemic, retailers are bracing for more security risks. Tripwire reports 78% of retail security workers said in a…