by - February 6, 2025 7:11 pm
Seven years after its creation, the Arkansas Association of Asian Businesses (AAAB) is looking to raise $25,000 by March and hire a full-time executive director by May. Founder and President…
by - February 6, 2025 3:31 pm
Tyson Foods used Thursday’s (Feb. 6) shareholders meeting to mark 90 years as a company since its humble beginnings in 1935 when founder John W. Tyson primarily sold chickens in…
by - February 6, 2025 1:15 pm
Oaklawn in Hot Springs, Thrive Inc. in Helena, and the Eureka Springs City Advertising & Promotion Commission are some of the nominees for Arkansas tourism awards. The winners will be…
by - February 6, 2025 11:40 am
Amidst a backdrop of moms with babies, Gov. Sarah Sanders on Thursday (Feb. 6) unveiled at the state Capitol her much anticipated maternal health care package aimed at improving Arkansas’…
by - February 6, 2025 11:07 am
Lowell-based carrier J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. announced Thursday (Feb. 6) it has provided intermodal service for 35 years. The first J.B. Hunt intermodal load departed Chicago “on a February…
by - February 5, 2025 5:22 pm
Arkansas’ medical marijuana sales in 2024 were down more than 2% compared to record sales in 2023, but the pounds sold were up more than 20%, according to figures posted…
by - February 5, 2025 4:51 pm
More than 10% of jobs in the Northwest Arkansas animal processing sector will be lost when Cargill’s Springdale plant closes in August. With few similar job openings in Northwest Arkansas,…
by - February 5, 2025 4:14 pm
Murphy USA reported Wednesday (Feb. 5) net income of $142.5 million, or $6.96 per diluted share, in its fourth quarter, compared to $150 million, or $7 per diluted share, one…
by - February 5, 2025 2:51 pm
Little Rock-based Encore Bank announced Wednesday (Feb. 5) the appointment of Eric Movassaghi as its new chief financial officer. In this role, Movassaghi will steer Encore’s financial strategy as the…
by - February 5, 2025 2:23 pm
Farmers in Arkansas will receive $286.2 million in assistance from the American Relief Act, with Mississippi County being the top recipient, according to an analysis by the Rural & Farm…
by - February 5, 2025 12:28 pm
The P3 Group Inc., the nation’s largest minority-owned public-private partnership developer, announced the construction of a new $28 million, 125-room Convention Center Courtyard by Marriott in Pine Bluff planned for…
by - February 5, 2025 9:04 am
Arkansas’ banks are financially strong, and some could be seeking to acquire out-of-state properties. A recent survey showed that bankers across the country are hopeful the regulatory environment will improve…
by - February 5, 2025 6:21 am
Members of the Arkansas House of Representatives, Arkansas State Senate, Office of the Governor of Arkansas, and Office of the Arkansas Attorney General will square off for a worthwhile cause…
by - February 4, 2025 6:31 pm
OZ Trails will open a mountain bike park with more than 20 miles of trails in Bella Vista, the organization announced Tuesday (Feb. 4) following remarks from Gov. Sarah Sanders….
by - February 4, 2025 3:52 pm
The U.S. Marshals Museum in Fort Smith hosted an estimated 85,000 visitors in 2024 from all 50 states. They also counted visitors from every U.S. territory and from at least…
by - February 4, 2025 9:56 am
The convenience store segment faced economic challenges in 2024 with shifting consumer preferences, consolidation, inflation and labor management hurdles, according to a report from Placer.ai. The good news is foot…
by - February 4, 2025 9:43 am
Arkansas’ tax revenue through January is down 3.4%, with January revenue down almost 6%. The declines are not a surprise to state officials and are primarily the result of income…
by - February 3, 2025 10:09 pm
The Division of Arkansas Heritage announced Monday (Feb. 3) that nominations for its 2025 Arkansas Food Hall of Fame are open. The program is in its ninth year recognizing food…
by - February 3, 2025 3:18 pm
Arkansas tourism grew to a $9.9 billion industry in 2024 and the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism is expecting business and tourism travel growth to continue in 2025….
by - February 3, 2025 3:08 pm
Philanthropist Alice Walton and restaurant owner Joe DeVito will be inducted into the Arkansas Tourism Hall of Fame during the 51st annual Arkansas Governor’s Conference on Tourism, officials announced Monday…
