by - October 31, 2019 6:28 pm
Reduced customer demand thanks to a “more moderate” national economy pushed revenue and income down for Fort Smith-based ArcBest. Net income in the third quarter was down 60% and quarterly…
by - October 31, 2019 3:58 pm
Daymond John had unforeseen problems with his startup clothing business, FUBU. He’d been able to hustle up to $300,000 worth of orders at a trade show in Las Vegas, but…
by - October 31, 2019 3:49 pm
Halsey Thrasher Harpole Real Estate Group announced Thursday (Oct. 31) it has acquired Upstage Real Estate. Terms of the merger were not released. Upstage Real Estate’s team has 11 licensed…
by - October 31, 2019 2:50 pm
Flake & Kelley Commercial announced Thursday (Oct. 31) that Jessica Flake Dearnley will relocate to the real estate firm’s Little Rock headquarters. Dearnley previously managed the firm’s Northwest Arkansas office…
by - October 31, 2019 12:50 pm
The U.S. House of Representatives voted 232-196 Thursday (Oct. 31) to formally open an impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump over his handling of military aid to Ukraine and possible…
by - October 31, 2019 8:57 am
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson said the number of high school students enrolled in computer science courses has risen 22% from the previous year. The numbers have risen to 9,813 students…
by - October 31, 2019 7:59 am
Murphy Oil Corp., which exited its longtime deepwater oil operations in Malaysia during the third quarter, easily beat Wall Street expectations as the Arkansas oil explorer benefitted from premium crude…
by - October 30, 2019 7:14 pm
The about-face made by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) on Tuesday (Oct. 29) on the subject of paying athletes was not a surprise to those monitoring the long-brewing, controversial…
by - October 30, 2019 7:01 pm
Four Arkansas-based behavioral health providers announced Wednesday (Oct. 30) they have signed a Letter of Intent to form one integrated behavioral health system. Arisa Health, a nonprofit organization, will bring…
by - October 30, 2019 5:36 pm
El Dorado-based Murphy USA’s stock touched a 52-week high Wednesday (Oct. 30) after the Arkansas convenience store chain saw improved third quarter earnings on strong gasoline and merchandise sales and…
by - October 30, 2019 2:24 pm
Carriers soon will begin using the Commercial Driver’s License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse to determine whether existing or prospective drivers have drug or alcohol violations. The Federal Register posted the…
by - October 30, 2019 1:12 pm
Although robust consumer spending continues to bolster the nation’s economy, real U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) in the third quarter grew at a lukewarm rate of 1.9%, down from the…
by - October 30, 2019 12:59 pm
New Orleans-based Entergy Corp.’s third quarter earnings fell well short of year ago results but the parent of Arkansas’ largest electric provider still beat Wall Street estimates by posting robust…
by - October 30, 2019 12:45 pm
As concerns from the nation’s $1.48 trillion student loan bubble continues to grow, default rates for Arkansas students to attend college declined for the sixth consecutive year and is now…
by - October 30, 2019 11:42 am
HMS Mfg. Co. announced plans Wednesday (Oct. 30) to open a new 550,000 sq. ft. injection molding facility in the Port of Little Rock. HMS Mfg. Co. expects to create…
by - October 30, 2019 11:27 am
Little Rock-based Encore Bank and its holding company, Capital Bancshares, announced a new board of directors for both entities on Wednesday (Oct. 30). The bank, which restructured earlier this year…
by - October 29, 2019 10:09 pm
Little Rock “community schools” would be administered with the help of Community School Partnership Alliances, and the state would not recognize the Little Rock Education Association or any other entity…
by - October 29, 2019 6:57 pm
Aspiring farmers can learn the ins and outs of farming in a new on-farm apprenticeship program beginning January 2020. The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is now accepting…
by - October 29, 2019 4:54 pm
The demand for local foods will only increase in 2020 and beyond, according to Nielsen research. The company recently reported that 48% of consumers want local ingredients and food sourced…
by - October 29, 2019 2:28 pm
Diesel-powered big rigs are expected to account for the majority of the commercial fleet in the United States over the next decade as newer diesel engines release fewer emissions. Vehicles…
