by - August 9, 2020 9:35 am
University of Arkansas Walton College of Business economist Mervin Jebaraj says the doom and gloom expected in the second quarter lived up to its billing, and he warned more financial…
by - August 8, 2020 9:48 am
The back-to-school shopping season is underway, but families are still undecided or unsure whether their kids will return to classrooms this year or continue with virtual education as the COVID-19…
by - August 7, 2020 5:05 pm
Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Friday (Aug. 7) pushed back against criticism of school opening and fall sports decisions, and sought to clarify guidance on positivity rates – 5% or 10%…
by - August 7, 2020 4:53 pm
An executive order was issued Friday (Aug. 7) by Gov. Asa Hutchinson clarifying that Arkansans can vote by absentee mail-in ballot if they have COVID-19 concerns. The order also gives…
by - August 7, 2020 4:32 pm
Domtar Corp. announced Friday (Aug. 7) it would permanently shutter its paper machine operations at its Ashdown plant to save $200 million by 2021. The South-Carolina based company will transition…
by - August 7, 2020 10:42 am
A diverse group of African American leaders in Arkansas with support from the small-government group Americans for Prosperity presented four police and criminal justice reforms to the state Republican House…
by - August 7, 2020 7:00 am
Saracen Casino Resort said Thursday (Aug. 6) it will hire approximately 800 new workers in the next few weeks as it prepares for an upcoming grand opening in early October….
by - August 6, 2020 6:27 pm
Tontitown-based carrier P.A.M. Transportation Services Inc. has named Joseph A. Vitiritto its new president and CEO. Vitiritto, 49, has worked in the transportation industry for 25 years and has served…
by - August 6, 2020 2:36 pm
Dr. Jennifer Dillaha, director of medical immunizations with the Arkansas Department of Health, used Thursday’s (Aug. 6) COVID-19 briefing to again urge Arkansans to get flu vaccination shots when they…
by - August 6, 2020 1:27 pm
Companies have modified their supply chains in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic that’s led to layoffs, bankruptcies and business closures. Yet, the freight industry adapted to the pandemic by…
by - August 6, 2020 12:17 pm
Murphy Oil posted an adjusted second quarter loss of $109.8 million as low energy prices resulting from COVID-19 economic disruptions reduced revenue and created the need to shut-in some wells….
by - August 6, 2020 12:12 pm
Rebecca “Becky” O’Donnell pleaded guilty Thursday (Aug. 6) in the death of former State Sen. Linda Collins-Smith and has been sentenced to 57 years in prison, according to Talk Business…
by - August 6, 2020 11:49 am
In Arkansas, the tourism and hospitality industry is a significant source of employment and revenue. Only agriculture is a more substantial business in the state. Like so many industries, tourism…
by - August 6, 2020 10:27 am
Gov. Asa Hutchinson appointed on Thursday (Aug. 6) J. Eric Hagler to serve as director of the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery. The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery is a division of the Arkansas…
by - August 6, 2020 9:07 am
The University of Arkansas in Fayetteville concluded a capital campaign by raising a record $1.45 billion for student, faculty, program and capital support. The private fundraising will advance academic opportunity…
by - August 6, 2020 8:12 am
Businesses have scrambled to deal with the devastating impacts of COVID-19 and the ensuing pandemic that spread across the globe this spring. There are no guarantees that a vaccine or…
by - August 5, 2020 3:41 pm
A play on acronyms is part of the messaging Leon Dodroe and Jeremiah Gentry hope will convince the U.S. Air Force to select Ebbing Air National Guard Base in Fort…
by - August 5, 2020 3:02 pm
Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Wednesday (Aug. 5) named a new director of the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH), and said the state will test all inmates in its prisons by…
by - August 5, 2020 2:46 pm
A Little Rock-based application development company was one of 10 worldwide that will participate in the 2020 FIS Fintech Accelerator program, a partnership between financial technology leader FIS and The…
by - August 5, 2020 1:00 pm
Customer expectations for low-cost, quick delivery of goods have been rising in recent years, but customers continue to expect their orders to be shipped inexpensively and quickly even amid a…
