by - July 12, 2024 11:22 am
UA School of Art names new director
Rachel Debuque is the new director of the University of Arkansas’ School of Art in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences. Debuque, who previously was associate director at George…
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by - July 12, 2024 10:05 am
Analysts: J.B. Hunt Q2 revenue, earnings to fall as freight slump continues
Lowell-based carrier J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. is expected to post declines in earnings and revenue in the second quarter amid a challenging freight market. However, analysts noted “potential catalysts”…
by - July 11, 2024 6:28 pm
Supporters of abortion amendment counter Secretary of State on ballot measure rejection
Supporters of a proposed amendment to provide exemptions to abortions in Arkansas sent a letter to Secretary of State John Thurston, claiming he was erroneous in declining their proposal. On…
by - July 11, 2024 6:13 pm
Inflation eased in June, up 3% from year ago
The closely watched report on U.S. inflation indicated consumer prices cooling in June, a welcome sign for economists and consumers. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) declined 0.1% from the prior…
by - July 11, 2024 12:05 pm
Firms prepare clients for possible nationwide TikTok ban
With the looming threat of a TikTok ban, marketing agencies and influencers are bracing for a big change. In April, President Joe Biden signed a law requiring ByteDance, the parent…
by - July 11, 2024 11:25 am
Another deadly tick identified in the state’s cattle population
An Asian longhorned tick, known for carrying deadly parasites that can impact cattle, has been found in another county in Arkansas. Researchers recently confirmed that the tick was found in…
by - July 11, 2024 11:12 am
EIA: renewables, coal-fired electricity generation to rise this year
The United States is expected to generate more electricity from renewables and coal in the second half of 2024 as electricity demand and natural gas prices increase, according to the…
by - July 10, 2024 10:01 pm
Former Congressman Tommy Robinson dies at 82
Former U.S. Rep. Tommy Robinson has died at the age of 82, according to our content partner, KARK News. The St. Francis County coroner confirmed Robinson died around 7 p.m…
by - July 10, 2024 1:58 pm
Abortion amendment rejected by Secretary of State due to lack of canvasser identification
A proposed constitutional amendment to allow for exceptions to the state’s no abortion law has been rejected by the Arkansas Secretary of State due to a lack of proper identification…
by - July 10, 2024 1:56 pm
Governor, state agencies award $500,000 in outdoor recreation grants
Gov. Sarah Sanders and several key agency leaders awarded roughly $500,000 Wednesday (July 10) in outdoor recreation grants to projects in seven counties across the state. The money was allocated…
by - July 10, 2024 1:27 pm
National Institutes of Health awards $31.7 million to UAMS
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Translational Research Institute announced Wednesday (July 10) that it will receive $31.7 million to continue its role in a national effort to…
by - July 9, 2024 6:38 pm
More than 40% of U.S. households expected to shop Amazon Prime event
Consumer spending has remained resilient despite sticky inflation, and early indications by data, tech provider Numerator predicts that more than 40% of U.S. households will shop Amazon Prime Day event…
by - July 9, 2024 1:27 pm
Gov. Sanders to keynote NWA Business Journal Forty Under 40 luncheon
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Sanders will be the keynote speaker at the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal’s Forty Under 40 luncheon at the Embassy Suites in Rogers on Aug. 13. This year’s…
by - July 9, 2024 8:33 am
Studies point to water efficiency practices in poultry industry
Global climate change and rising populations will make drinking water more scarce in the coming decades, according to a report from the United Nation’s World Water Development. Nearly one-third of…
by - July 8, 2024 3:02 pm
Gov. Sanders names Chris Caldwell to Game & Fish Commission
Gov. Sarah Sanders announced Monday (July 8) that Chris Caldwell will serve as the newest Arkansas Game and Fish Commissioner. Caldwell’s seven-year term will last until 2031. He is replacing…
by - July 8, 2024 1:30 pm
Live cattle prices at an all-time high
High live cattle prices are pushing beef production down and pushing retail beef prices higher during the summer grilling season. Cattle prices were at an all-time high at mid-year, according…
by - July 8, 2024 11:24 am
Cotton acres surge to decade high in Arkansas
Cotton acres in Arkansas have surged to a decade high, while corn acres have plummeted, according to the June acreage report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics…
by - July 8, 2024 9:19 am
Job numbers up but May jobless rates rise in most Arkansas metros
The four largest Arkansas-based metro areas posted year-over-year net job growth in May with Northwest Arkansas posting the largest percentage increase at 2.5%. Central Arkansas – Little Rock, North Little…
by - July 8, 2024 9:14 am
Four of 11 Arkansas-based publicly-held companies post share gains through June
Among the 11 largest Arkansas-based publicly traded companies, only four reported gains in their stock prices over the first two quarters ending June 28. Most of the decliners were among…
by - July 7, 2024 12:22 pm
Jackson County farmer touts Riceland Carbon Ready Program, water savings
Jennifer James wasn’t sure what she wanted to do when she began college. She studied business and specifically agriculture business and that made sense. Her family had farmed for three…