by - November 5, 2025 11:27 am
An ongoing U.S. freight recession and lower manufacturing sector output were key factors in a more than 60% decline in third quarter net income at Fort Smith-based ArcBest. Revenue in…
by - November 4, 2025 11:28 am
Driven in large part by gains in sales tax revenue, Arkansas’ tax revenue in the first four months (July-October) of the fiscal year is slightly better than in the same…
by - November 4, 2025 10:00 am
Arkansas has never had a veterinary school and now the state is on the verge of having two. Construction on the first public school in the state is on schedule….
by - November 4, 2025 7:01 am
A late September national conference of agricultural leaders, including U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, was held in Arkansas and gave some hope to farmers across the state who…
by - November 3, 2025 8:41 pm
Gov. Sarah Sanders joined other Republican Arkansas elected statewide and federal officials, along with several Democratic challengers, in filing for the 2026 elections on the first day of the filing…
by - November 3, 2025 8:00 pm
Gov. Sarah Sanders on Monday (Nov. 3) announced she was deploying approximately 100 Arkansas Army National Guard Soldiers to Washington, D.C., to support the D.C. National Guard’s ongoing civil security…
by - November 3, 2025 1:08 pm
Arkansas’ Business Conditions Index rose from 48.8 in September to 54.2 in October, and the Mid-America Index rose from 49.8 in September to 50.5 in October, according to the Creighton…
by - November 3, 2025 11:47 am
Walmart continues to grow its online marketplace business. The retailer has more than 200,000 active sellers and has added 44,000 sellers in the past few months, according to Marketplace Pulse,…
by - November 2, 2025 10:00 am
Dr. Jeyam Subbiah was at the grocery store and wanted to grab some chicken. It was during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the shelves were empty. He was stunned. Tyson Foods,…
by - November 2, 2025 9:01 am
Chris Jones, the 2022 Democratic gubernatorial nominee, is a 2026 candidate for U.S. Congress, District 2. He may have primary competition, but hopes to square off against incumbent GOP U.S….
by - November 1, 2025 8:21 am
On Friday (Oct. 31), Gov. Sarah Sanders and the Arkansas Department of Human Services outlined moves being made to offset the federal government shutdown, which is entering a new month….
by - November 1, 2025 8:00 am
A Pulaski County Circuit Court judge ruled Friday (Oct. 31) that Gov. Sarah Sanders must move the special general election date for a vacancy in House District 70 to March…
by - October 31, 2025 5:00 am
The next generation of legacy business leaders from Arkansas shared their thoughts Thursday (Oct. 30) on the future of entrepreneurship and home-grown startups at a conference in Little Rock that…
by - October 30, 2025 7:01 pm
Arkansas’ 2% tourism tax revenue declined almost 3% in the first six months of 2025 compared with the same period in 2024. Hospitality tax revenue in surveyed cities is also…
by - October 30, 2025 6:16 pm
Rogers-based America’s Car-Mart Inc. announced Thursday (Oct. 30) closing on a new five-year, $300 million loan with the money managed by Silver Point Capital L.P. Car-Mart’s stock fell to a…
by - October 30, 2025 3:09 pm
China has agreed to buy 12 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans this year after buying none during this harvest season, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Thursday (Oct….
by - October 30, 2025 9:11 am
Smaller cattle herds and strong consumer demand have caused beef prices to rise by as much as 15% during the past year. This steady rise occurred despite a slight drop…
by - October 29, 2025 7:00 pm
Child care in Arkansas can be made more available and affordable by reducing licensing and regulatory burdens, providing pooled or state-backed insurance programs, and expanding workforce training offerings, according to…
by - October 29, 2025 5:40 pm
The inaugural class of medical students at the Alice Walton School of Medicine (AWSOM) in Bentonville began studies in mid-July but the ceremonial opening was Wednesday (Oct 29), with Alice…
by - October 29, 2025 5:04 pm
Third-quarter net income for El Dorado-based Murphy USA was $129.9 million, down 13% compared with the same quarter in 2024. The regional fuel and convenience store operator also reported a…
