by - May 8, 2017 4:52 pm
Entergy Corp. Chairman and CEO Leo Denault said the parent of Entergy Arkansas is in “a great position” as the utility giant executes its strategy of transitioning from a hybrid…
by - May 8, 2017 3:09 pm
Two plant fires and continued disruptions in Tyson Foods’ chicken and prepared foods segments hindered profits for the Springdale-based meat giant in the second quarter ending April 1. But that…
by - May 8, 2017 2:43 pm
Northwest Arkansas motorists might not have to dodge orange barrels for quite as long because the mild winter has allowed state highway projects to progress at a faster pace. A…
by - May 8, 2017 2:29 pm
Hugh and Nicole Jarratt of Fayetteville have enjoyed success pitching their inventions to Wal-Mart Stores at the retailer’s “Made in the USA” Open Call, getting contracts for three separate items…
by - May 8, 2017 1:47 pm
Senate President Jonathan Dismang and Speaker of the House Jeremy Gillam named their picks for the Arkansas Tax Reform and Relief Legislative Task Force. The panel plans to meet for…
by - May 8, 2017 7:06 am
Net income for Tyson Foods during the first half of its fiscal year was $933 million, up 4.47% compared to the same period in 2016. First half revenue of $18.265…
by - May 7, 2017 4:18 pm
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue took an aerial tour Sunday over flood-ravaged Northeast Arkansas. Perdue promised the federal government would provide resources to help residents and farmers put their…
by - May 7, 2017 10:33 am
After a regular and special session, four state executions, and floodwaters threatening lives and commerce, Governor Asa Hutchinson has been in overdrive the first five months of 2017. “It’s been…
by - May 6, 2017 5:00 pm
Six years ago, Hannah Cranford was a foster kid whose mother’s parental rights had been terminated and who was being adopted by a loving family. This year, she raised more…
by - May 5, 2017 12:02 pm
The U.S. economy added another 211,000 jobs in April as the nation’s jobless rate edged down to the lowest level in nearly a decade at 4.4%, according to data released…
by - May 5, 2017 9:55 am
ArcBest’s revenue rose 4% in the first quarter, but it experienced a 21% larger loss related to changes in freight in its less-than-truckload business and weaker demand, especially in the…
by - May 4, 2017 10:12 pm
Johnelle Hunt told the story of her life with her late husband Johnnie Bryan Hunt, who together established a trucking company more than 55 years ago. On Thursday (May 4),…
by - May 4, 2017 8:39 pm
President Donald Trump was in desperate need of a signature legislative accomplishment and Arkansas’ congressional delegation was happy to oblige. The President now waits for the Senate to act. All…
by - May 4, 2017 7:43 pm
Uniti Group Inc., which recently announced its largest deal since splitting off from Windstream two years ago, reported a first quarter loss nearly $22 million as the company continues its…
by - May 4, 2017 4:48 pm
Consumers don’t mind showering their moms with gifts galore to celebrate Mother’s Day. The average consumer will dole out $186.39 for mom this year on everything from jewelry to dinner…
by - May 4, 2017 4:34 pm
Tyson Foods CEO Tom Hayes and his management team are pushing a new sustainability agenda throughout the meat giant’s operations and that includes a renewed commitment to providing a safer…
by - May 4, 2017 1:54 pm
Windstream Holding Inc. narrowed first quarter losses from a year ago as the Little Rock-based telecom continues to expand its fast-growing fiber optic and broadband network to keep pace with…
by - May 4, 2017 1:52 pm
Murphy Oil Corp. on Wednesday reported weaker-than-expected first quarter results as tax expenses on foreign asset sales and crude oil hedging contracts cut into financial results during the first three…
by - May 4, 2017 9:35 am
Newly named Arkansas House Minority Leader, Rep. David Whitaker of Fayetteville, says he won’t wake up every morning looking to be an obstructionist. He’ll fight when necessary and work across…
by - May 3, 2017 7:59 pm
Although Arkansas House Speaker Jeremy Gillam said a resolution he sponsored Wednesday was not related to a slew of legislative complaints against Pulaski County Circuit Judge Wendell Griffen, the Arkansas…
