by - February 1, 2021 12:19 pm
The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board (AHECB) has approved Arkansas State University’s proposal to offer a new bachelor of science degree program in data science and data analytics. The need…
by - February 1, 2021 12:09 pm
The Venture Center, in partnership with Chenal Family Therapy and The Bridgeway, has launched a series of programs to provide mental health and wellness resources for entrepreneurs. The Venture Center’s…
by - January 31, 2021 1:22 pm
Terry Harris retired from Riceland Foods on Friday (Jan. 29) after 45 years of service to the farmer-owned cooperative headquartered in Stuttgart. Harris most recently served as Riceland’s senior vice…
by - January 31, 2021 1:17 pm
CARTI announced last week it closed and funded more than $51 million in refunding bonds for its flagship campus, the CARTI Cancer Center in Little Rock. The refinancing is expected…
by - January 30, 2021 10:26 am
CEOs with more connections earned greater stock returns following purchases or sales of their companies’ shares, a new study shows. Researchers Tomas and Dobrina Jandik, both finance professors at the…
by - January 28, 2021 11:57 am
Batesville-based First Community Bank has received regulatory approval and finalized the purchase of property at 766 Harkrider Street in Conway, Arkansas, the bank announced Thursday (Jan. 28). The property, located…
by - January 28, 2021 10:57 am
Pure-play oil and gas explorer Murphy Oil Corp. posted a fourth quarter and full year loss as low commodity prices wreaked havoc on the industry. Houston-based Murphy Oil, formerly headquartered…
by - January 27, 2021 1:57 pm
Les Smith is the new chief operating officer at Arkansas Colleges of Health Education (ACHE). ACHE officials announced Smith’s promotion Wednesday (Jan. 27). He will oversee operations of the existing…
by - January 26, 2021 11:36 am
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has received a $1 million pledge from Larry Crain Sr. to support the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute’s pursuit of National Cancer…
by - January 26, 2021 10:46 am
St. Louis-based Alter Trading Corp. is partnering with Toyota Tsusho America (TAI) to form a new entity, Altech Recycling, LLC. The dedicated metals separation plant will create 25 new jobs…
by - January 26, 2021 9:02 am
Natural Capital, an Arkansas-based private investment firm, said Tuesday (Jan. 26) it has hired Melissa Kempkes as vice president. She previously served at Oklahoma City-based i2E as the investment portfolio manager. According…
by - January 25, 2021 1:43 pm
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Commission has approved $4,626,938 for water and wastewater projects serving more than 6,054 people in seven Arkansas communities. The East End Improvement District…
by - January 21, 2021 3:08 pm
Arvest Equipment Finance (AEF) closed more than $279 million in new production in 2020, a record total for the division of Arvest Bank. The production numbers were announced Thursday (Jan. 21)….
by - January 21, 2021 12:58 pm
The Arkansas Legislative Black Caucus announced its new slate of officers for 2021-2022. State Rep. Monte Hodges, D-Osceola, President. He is a banker from Blytheville representing District 55, who is…
by - January 21, 2021 10:34 am
Cromwell Architects Engineers announced the company’s board of directors has appointed Greg Cockmon as Chief Executive Officer, Dan Fowler as President, and Aaron Scott to the board. Cockmon, who has…
by - January 21, 2021 9:26 am
Southern Bancorp, Inc. announced Thursday (Jan. 21) it has entered into a merger agreement to acquire DeWitt First Bankshares Corp. and its wholly owned subsidiary, Arkansas County Bank, a $185…
by - January 21, 2021 8:34 am
Little Rock-based commercial real estate firm Kelley Commercial Partners has appointed two new shareholder partners in its Northwest Arkansas office, Jay Pearcy and Matt Strom. They join existing partners Jordan…
by - January 20, 2021 8:43 pm
The Forge Institute, along with the University of Arkansas Fayetteville and University of Arkansas Little Rock, jointly announced a partnership to advance applied research in areas that support U.S. national…
by - January 20, 2021 5:23 pm
A personal photography exhibition, “1968: A Folsom Redemption” will open Jan. 28, at the Dyess Colony: Johnny Cash Boyhood Home. The exhibit is a collection of photographs and memories of…
by - January 20, 2021 3:49 pm
Denver-based Western Union has struck a deal with Bentonville-based Walmart to offer money transfer services alongside competitor Money Gram, which manages Walmart’s transfer services. Western Union said the move inside…
