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EIA: Crude oil prices to fall as global inventories rise

The international benchmark Brent crude oil price is expected to fall to about $60 per barrel by the end of the year and average about $59 per barrel in 2026,…

Dr. Cam Patterson leaving chancellor post, will return to classroom

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Chancellor Dr. Cam Patterson announced in an email Tuesday (June 10) that he will soon step aside as chancellor, but he will be…

Corn crop in Arkansas planted

Nearly all of the state’s corn crop has been planted, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. About 98% of Arkansas’ projected 710,000 corn acres are in the ground. This…

Arkansas connections in Rwanda change agricultural landscape

Rosine Ndayishimiye dreamed of becoming an astronaut in her youth. There was only one problem. She was a Rwanda native, and the African nation didn’t have a space program. To…

The Supply Side: Retail margins face uncertainty in back half of 2025

Retailers of all sizes face many uncertainties in their businesses thanks to tariff impacts, weaker consumer demand and a slowing global economy. Weaker sales are forecast, and many of the…

Trucking issues at state level complement federal efforts

Arkansas Trucking Association (ATA) President Shannon Newton said her industry had a fruitful state legislative session and several of those issues also need to be addressed at the federal level….

Farmers share concerns, call for action at governor’s roundtable

Arkansas’ agriculture economy is in peril and Gov. Sarah Sanders wants to better understand the plight of farmers firsthand. The governor held a roundtable discussion with farmers, businessmen, elected officials…

Analysts: Car-Mart to see mixed results in Q4, fiscal 2025

Rogers-based America’s Car-Mart Inc. is expected to post an increase in earnings but a decrease in revenue for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025 and the full year, analysts said….

Import cargo levels may surge during tariff pause with China, others

The National Retail Federation (NRF) expects import cargo at the nation’s major container ports to surge this summer as retailers take advantage of a 90-day reduction in steep tariffs that…

Conveyor Technology to expand in North Little Rock with $33 million investment

Conveyor Technology, the largest dealer and repair company for electric drum motors in North America, is expanding its North Little Rock operations with an investment of $33 million, the company…

Arkansas ranks 45th in latest child well-being ranking

Arkansas ranks 45th in child well-being in the 2025 KIDS COUNT Data Book published by the Annie E. Casey Foundation. The state’s percentage of children without health insurance increased, while…

ASU System approves $314 million budget, raising tuition

The Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees has approved a combined $314.4 million operating budget, as well as tuition and fees, for 2025-2026 at its seven institutions. ASU System…

U.S. Rep. Womack watching Senate for changes to reconciliation bill

U.S. Rep. Steve Womack, R-Rogers, is watching the actions of his Senate counterparts to see if there are dramatic or untenable changes to President Donald Trump’s “One Big, Beautiful Bill,”…

Consumers expect to spend $24 billion on Father’s Day

Spending for Father’s Day is expected to reach a record $24 billion this year, up 7.14% from a year ago and $1.1 billion ahead of the previous record set in…

Walmart CEO McMillon talks wages, worker education, and tariffs

Walmart CEO Doug McMillon on Friday (June 6) continued to push his message of wage and education support for the 2.1 million employees who run the stores, distribution centers and…

Trails at Mena project clears biking hurdle with federal permit

Calling it a “landmark event” for Arkansas outdoor recreation, Gov. Sarah Sanders and state officials on Friday (June 6) officially signed a U.S. Forest Service permit authorizing construction of The…

Walmart shareholder business meeting held no surprises

The Walmart shareholder business meeting again held no surprises. Walmart executives touted successes, outside shareholder group proposals were shot down, and a new director slate was approved. Possibly the only…

LaCroix Precision Optics expanding in Batesville, adding 107 jobs

LaCroix Precision Optics will expand its Batesville facility and add 107 jobs during the next five years, the company announced Thursday (June 5). The expansion will add 18,000-square-feet to the…

Walmart tests AI interview program, expands technician training

Walmart is testing a new AI (artificial intelligence) interview coach that can help employees prepare for interviews for new positions or career advancements. The retailer did not disclose the program cost….

Arkansas medical marijuana sales up more than 6% through May

Arkansas medical marijuana sales in the first five months of 2025 totaled $121.024 million, up 6.3% compared with the same period in 2024. Overall pounds sold in the first five…