by - July 26, 2016 3:10 pm
The DoubleTree by Hilton in downtown Little Rock has begun an extensive multi-million dollar revitalization. The renovations will include a new lobby, lounge, restaurant, and upgraded guest rooms. The 288-room…
by - July 26, 2016 1:01 pm
Verizon Communications’ quarterly earnings beat Wall Street expectations but the company’s second quarter results fell well short of year ago as wireless profits fell nearly 81%, the New Jersey telecom…
by - July 26, 2016 12:57 pm
The Jonesboro Economical Transportation System (JETS) has a new director. JETS transportation supervisor Michael Black, 53, has been selected to replace outgoing director Steve Ewart who is retiring. Black and…
by - July 25, 2016 5:59 pm
Edward Tanner, 53, will replace former Jonesboro Chief Operations Officer L.M. Duncan who resigned his post last week. Duncan retired from the position earlier this year but returned after the…
by - July 25, 2016 5:24 pm
Springdale-based Tyson Foods donated 64,400 pounds of protein in July to food banks in West Virginia in response to the recent historic flooding in that state. Two food banks in…
by - July 25, 2016 5:22 pm
Deloitte has hired Charles Holley, retired chief financial officer of Wal-Mart Stores, to serve as an independent advisor to staff, clients and senior leadership, and will work to help fulfill…
by - July 25, 2016 12:38 pm
Arkansas Children’s Hospital Northwest continues to draw financial support from the local community with another $1 million gift from grandparents Karen and Darren Horton of Benton County. The Hortons became…
by - July 25, 2016 12:19 pm
The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday (June 22) rejected a lawsuit filed against several of Wal-Mart Stores directors including former chairman Rob Walton and former CEO Mike…
by - July 22, 2016 4:58 pm
Arkansas is receiving a $5.6 million grant to combat the Zika virus from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The award is part of $60 million the CDC…
by - July 21, 2016 9:46 am
Maligned Hardy Mayor Nina Thornton has resigned. Thornton, who has been the mayor for nine years, will continue to serve her elected position until July 31, according to information released…
by - July 20, 2016 7:13 pm
The Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC) is looking to fill the newly created position of Arkansas Military Affairs Director. The director will help the state’s efforts to support growth of…
by - July 20, 2016 6:28 pm
Two major, multi-million dollar road projects that will better connect Northeast Arkansas to the central part of the state and vice-versa are nearing completion, according to the Arkansas Highway and…
by - July 20, 2016 6:27 pm
Longtime Lawrence County Justice of the Peace Jim Jones has tendered his resignation from the court. Jones, who served on the court since 1999, has taken a job as a…
by - July 20, 2016 6:25 pm
Bank of the Ozarks said Wednesday (July 20) it has completed its $800 million acquisition of Atlanta-based Community & Southern Holdings Inc. (C&S), the Little Rock bank’s largest takeover to…
by - July 19, 2016 3:30 pm
A search committee looking for a new Arkansas Department of Higher Education director selected three candidates Monday for interviews. According to an ADHE press release, the committee on July 26…
by - July 19, 2016 10:57 am
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson this week was named chair of the National Governors Association’s Homeland Security and Public Safety Committee. The committee is concerned with homeland security; the National Guard…
by - July 19, 2016 10:55 am
Betty Guhman, a senior advisor for Gov. Asa Hutchinson since 2014 and a longtime associate of his, has been named interim director of the Department of Human Services Division of…
by - July 19, 2016 9:34 am
One year after completing the acquisition of Black Hawk helicopter maker Sikorsky Aircraft from United Technologies, Lockheed Martin on Tuesday (July 19) reported that second quarter profits had topped $1…
by - July 18, 2016 12:48 pm
Bentonville-based Premier Concepts is making a $1 million donation to the construction of Arkansas Children’s Northwest. The gift will be distributed to the project over the next five years. Premier…
by - July 15, 2016 4:05 pm
Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Friday (July 15) announced the following appointments: Senator Joyce Elliott, Little Rock, to the Southern Regional Education Board. Appointment expires June 30, 2020. Reappointment. Dr. Rodney…
