by - April 10, 2025 4:04 pm
Recent changess in global trade policy and oil production may result in lower global demand growth for petroleum products through 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). The…
by - April 10, 2025 3:04 pm
Arkansas ranks fourth in the Southeastern Conference and No. 17 overall in the latest 2024-25 Learfield Directors’ Cup Standings released on Thursday (April 10) by the National Association of Collegiate…
by - April 9, 2025 7:22 pm
A bill to prohibit pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) from owning pharmacies in Arkansas comfortably cleared the Senate on Wednesday (April 9), but Gov. Sarah Sanders has not signaled her support…
by - April 9, 2025 6:35 pm
A new study conducted for The Venture Center shows that the startup hub had a $62.3 million economic impact on Arkansas over a five-year period. The report, conducted by Boyette…
by - April 9, 2025 5:32 pm
Lowell-based carrier J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. is expected to post declines in earnings and revenue in the first quarter amid uncertainty over how tariffs might affect the industry, analysts…
by - April 9, 2025 4:31 pm
Walmart on Wednesday (April 9) said during its investor conference in Dallas it is holding steady with its sales growth forecast, with execs saying the retail giant will play offense…
by - April 9, 2025 11:57 am
U.S. consumers continue to purchase more groceries and consumables online, with online grocery sales rising 21% in March from a year ago. The $9.7 billion in total sales is not…
by - April 9, 2025 11:37 am
Just like in January, five of the seven metro areas in or connected to Arkansas had year-over-year job gains in February. Only the Jonesboro and Texarkana metro areas posted net…
by - April 8, 2025 5:25 pm
Wholesale egg prices have declined in recent weeks, but it might be several weeks before the impacts are felt for consumers at the grocery store. A dozen eggs sold wholesale…
by - April 8, 2025 3:46 pm
The Senate Insurance and Commerce Committee advanced a bill Tuesday (April 8) that would prevent pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) like CVS Health from operating retail pharmacies in Arkansas. The committee…
by - April 7, 2025 3:34 pm
Historic rainfall and multiple tornado outbreaks during the past several days damaged row crop fields throughout the Arkansas Delta region. From Wednesday (April 2) through Sunday (April 6), up to…
by - April 7, 2025 12:56 pm
With advances in science and health and thanks to the growing advent of artificial intelligence (AI), a Little Rock tech firm and regional hospital unveiled Monday (April 7) a new…
by - April 6, 2025 9:01 pm
A package of economic development reform bills is making progress through both ends of the State Capitol as the 95th General Assembly counts down its final full week. Two measures…
by - April 4, 2025 9:53 am
Robin and Gary George and family have donated $1 million toward Arkansas Children’s Hospital’s historic expansion project. The investment will enhance subspecialty care access for children across the region. For…
by - April 3, 2025 4:14 pm
Arkansas ranked high in job creation and compensation growth in the arts and culture economy, and was above the national growth trend in the sector, according to a recent report…
by - April 3, 2025 3:27 pm
A bill amending the work requirements for participants in Arkansas’ ARHOME Medicaid expansion program passed the Senate Insurance and Commerce Committee Thursday (April 3). Senate Bill 527 by Sen. Missy…
by - April 3, 2025 11:03 am
The Arkansas economy “demonstrated continued resilience and solid growth” in the fourth quarter of 2024 thanks to overall job gains and “vigorous” construction sector activity, according to The Compass Report….
by - April 2, 2025 8:08 pm
After a grueling day of debate at the State Capitol that lasted until nearly 8 p.m., lawmakers on the House State Agencies and Governmental Affairs Committee recommended one proposed constitutional…
by - April 2, 2025 3:32 pm
The National Retail Federation reported Wednesday (April 2) it expects 2025 retail sales to top $5.42 trillion, growing between 2.7% and 3.7% above the $5.29 trillion in 2024. Online sales…
by - April 2, 2025 12:08 pm
The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith (UAFS) on Wednesday (April 2) announced an $85 million “Intrepid Ambition” campaign, which is the largest fundraising initiative in the institution’s history. The…
