Central Arkansas

Nucor Files Lawsuit To Stop Big River Steel (UPDATED)

Nucor Steel has filed a federal lawsuit to halt the $1.3 billion Big River Steel superproject in Northeast Arkansas.

Aaron Brooks: The Political Aversion To Corporate Inversions

Editor’s note: Aaron Brooks is an attorney with Little Rock-based Wright, Lindsey & Jennings, LLP. A graduate of the University of Central Arkansas and Harvard Law School, his practice focuses…

Northwest Arkansas Should Work To Be A Major Tech Hub

It’s not enough that Northwest Arkansas be considered a bedrock of retail expertise, some say it now must become a technology hub in its own right as retail and other industry sectors move in sync with digital demand.

Mississippi County Battles Back

While its population has shrunk, the labor force in Mississippi County is growing. Which direction is the county heading?

Lawsuit Filed To Get Saline County Alcohol Sales Off The Ballot

From reporter Elicia Dover with our content partner, KATV Ch. 7: A lawsuit has been filed in Saline County against Saline County Clerk Doug Curtis, trying to keep the alcohol…

Experts: Broadband Can Reach Schools With Existing Funds

Arkansas should be able to connect all of its schools to high-speed fiber optics broadband networks within a few years using $15 million it already spends.

Johnny Cash Music Festival Sold Out

The fourth annual Johnny Cash Music Festival is officially sold out, but tickets to tour the music legend’s childhood home in Dyess are still available.

Africa Holds Promising Growth Amid Wal-Mart, U.S. Investment

Over the past decade, six of the 10 fastest growing economies are in Africa, which has already prompted some of America’s largest firms like Wal-Mart to step up its investments.

Fort Smith Airport Receives $4.9 Million Grant

The Fort Smith Regional Airport will receive a $4.9 million grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), according to members of the state’s Congressional delegation. The funding will be used…

Advanced Cabling Systems Acquires 1st Response Security

North Little Rock-based Advanced Cabling Systems says it has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase 1st Response Security, a locally owned security and camera system provider. All employees from…

Business Leader Confidence Survey: Optimism On Improving Economy

Our latest business confidence survey of 150 Arkansas CEOs and company leaders. What do they see happening in the next six months with employment, sales, and business investment?

Northeast Arkansas A ‘Battleground’ In 2014 Races

There is one thing that Republicans and Democrats in Arkansas might agree on: Northeast Arkansas could make or break both parties’ 2014 fortunes.

Weekend Digest: The American Bandstand Edition

For our weekend business and political readers: THE MOST SUCCESSFUL MUSICAL PROGRAM IN HISTORY It started locally in Philadelphia and spread across the nation. Hosted by the late Dick Clark,…

200-Acre Master-planned, Mixed-use Development Coming To Jonesboro

A 200-acre site in the Hilltop area of Jonesboro will be a one-of-a-kind, amenity-driven neighborhood for the city. Read on for more details.

Election Central: Senate Candidates Discuss Iraq Air Strikes

Roby Brock with Talk Business & Politics delivers Friday’s Election Central Daily Brief. CONGRESSIONALS SPEAK TO IRAQ AIR STRIKES Sen. Mark Pryor and Cong. Tom Cotton, both on the campaign trail…

Nate Steel To Speak To Central Arkansas Political Animals

Democratic Attorney General nominee Nate Steel will be the featured speaker at the August 12th Central Arkansas Political Animals Club. The event will be held from 11:30 to 1 p.m….

Election Central: Talk Business-Hendrix College Poll Preview

Talk Business & Politics Editor-in-Chief Roby Brock delivers Monday’s top political headlines in this Election Central Daily Brief. HUTCHINSON TAX FLAP The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reported over the weekend that GOP…

P.A.M. Transportation Posts Record Quarter, Adds Drivers

P.A.M. Transportation Services Inc. posted record quarter earnings behind 8.5% more loads hauled and a roughly 1.4% rise revenue per mile, before fuel surcharges. The Tontitown-based trucking firm reported net…

Tolbert: Arkansas Right To Life Endorses Cotton

Arkansas Right to Life, along with the National Right to Life, rolled out an endorsement Monday for Congressman Tom Cotton pointing to both his consistent pro-life record as well as…

Dollar Tree To Acquire Family Dollar Stores (UPDATED)

Dollar Tree announced Monday (July 28) it plans to acquire rival Family Dollar Stores for an estimated $8.5 billion in cash and stock for a total of $9.2 billion, including…

Then and Now: Cooperative business model a good fit for Mitchell Johnson

Dope Medicinal Wellness opens Fayetteville clinic

Fort Smith metro job numbers up less than 1% in September report

Opinions differ on use of former ACME Brick property