Central Arkansas

by Steve Brawner -

Benton Rolls Out Business Initiative

The city of Benton rolled out its new marketing effort, the Benton Business Development Initiative, at the Benton Events Center Tuesday. The initiative includes the hiring of a full-time director…

by Kim Souza -

J.B. Hunt Transport Profits Rise 34%

Net profits at Lowell-based J.B. Hunt Transport Services rose to $91.932 million for the first quarter of 2015 that ended March 31. That number was up almost 34% compared to $68.664…

by Roby Brock -

Cong. Westerman Hires New Chief Of Staff

After the departure last month of Ryan James, Cong. Bruce Westerman, R-Hot Springs, has named a new chief of staff. Vivian Moeglein, 37, will run Westerman’s Washington, D.C. office. She…

by Roby Brock -

Hillary Clinton Presidential Launch Comes Sunday

Former Arkansas First Lady, U.S. First Lady, U.S. Senator and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is jumping in the 2016 Presidential race seeking the Democratic nomination for the first time since her failed 2008 bid.