by - November 19, 2014 6:00 pm
America’s Car-Mart had a healthy quarter of higher revenue and stronger profits as same-store sales and customer loyalty boosted top line and bottom line growth. The Bentonville-based “buy here, pay…
by - November 19, 2014 5:38 pm
The country of Iraq recently bought more expensive rice from Brazil and Uruguay despite efforts from U.S. growers. Now, Arkansas farmers and lawmakers are voicing their dissatisfaction.
by - November 19, 2014 4:08 pm
Supporters of Arkansas’ anti-gay marriage amendment rallied at the Capitol Wednesday, the day before the Arkansas Supreme Court and a U.S. district judge were to hear oral arguments on Judge…
by - November 19, 2014 4:04 pm
Gov.-elect Asa Hutchinson said three agency directors will stay in their current positions. In a press release on Wednesday (Nov. 19), Hutchinson said Jay Winters will remain director of the…
by - November 18, 2014 11:56 pm
The $165 million Clinton Presidential Center has lived up to its billing as a major tourist attraction. The library and subsequent foundation and public service school projects are the cover…
by - November 18, 2014 11:34 pm
Sarah Whites-Koditschek, with our content partner, KUAR-FM 89 News, reports: Arkansas lawmakers decided against a $14 million funding increase for pre-K programs Tuesday. The Joint Budget Committee reviewed the Department…
by - November 18, 2014 11:12 pm
A $30,000 grant to implement a community volunteer service program versus accepting money from a program with ties to a national figure with controversial political beliefs was the center of…
by - November 18, 2014 10:55 pm
Simmons First National Corp. said its shareholders have approved mergers with two out-of-state banks announced earlier this year – moves that broadly expanded the Pine Bluff-based bank’s footprint in Tennessee…
by - November 18, 2014 5:56 pm
A new or renovated airport, as well as improvements to the city’s water and sewer system, are near and long-term goals for Osceola’s economic future, the town’s mayor said Tuesday….
by - November 18, 2014 10:42 am
Connect Arkansas said it is conducting a statewide study among small- and medium-sized businesses to develop strategies to help those companies capitalize on the digital economy. The project is a…
by - November 18, 2014 7:20 am
Consumers spent a little more money in October on retail goods according to the most recent U.S. Census Bureau estimates released Friday (Nov. 14). Seasonally adjusted retail sales rose 0.3%…
by - November 17, 2014 11:44 pm
A new bill and a new resolution were the first two pieces of legislation filed on the first day lawmakers were allowed. Senate Joint Resolution 1 (SJR1) filed by Sen….
by - November 17, 2014 9:42 pm
Incorporating its first quarter with newly-merged Hillshire Brands and its strong full-year performance, Tyson Foods’ stock closed nearly 6% higher in Monday’s trading after reporting more than $864 million in…
by - November 17, 2014 3:07 pm
Mid-South Community College’s Board of Trustees voted unanimously to engage in formal conversations with the Arkansas State University System to investigate the possibility of a merger, the two schools said…
by - November 17, 2014 2:41 pm
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art announced Don Bacigalupi, museum president and board member, will conclude his role as president on Jan 14, while remaining a board member. Bacigalupi will…
by - November 17, 2014 8:17 am
Progress is good, but a major highway construction project could challenge recent momentum in downtown Little Rock and will surely disrupt commuters to the capital city.
by - November 17, 2014 7:40 am
Meat giant Tyson Foods recorded strong revenue growth and profits as it integrates its recent acquisition of Hillshire Brands into an already beefed up food conglomerate. The Springdale-based protein company…
by - November 16, 2014 10:26 am
Senator-elect Tom Cotton’s historic 17-point victory over incumbent Mark Pryor on November 4th signaled major changes in Arkansas’ political landscape, but even Cotton was surprised by the margins.
by - November 16, 2014 10:26 am
State Sen. Jonathan Dismang, R-Beebe, survived a leadership challenge this past week, but he’s moved on and is ready to roll up his sleeves in the 90th General Assembly. Appearing…
by - November 15, 2014 3:08 pm
Twenty-years ago, “Dumb and Dumber” was a mega-hit putting the Farrelly Brothers on the map and it solidified Jim Carrey’s status as a comedic superstar. Twenty years later, they finally…
