by - February 11, 2020 2:56 pm
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently gave approval to the first treatment for life-threating peanut allergies in children, and many Arkansas Children’s Research Institute (ACRI) scientists, supporters and…
by - February 11, 2020 11:25 am
In early 2018, Structurlam Mass Timber Corp. hired Hardy Wentzel as its new CEO. He had a prioritized strategic plan: Expand the Canadian-based manufacturing company with a southern U.S. facility….
by - February 11, 2020 10:58 am
The University of Central Arkansas received a $149,991 grant from the Blue & You Foundation for a Healthier Arkansas during a special presentation on the UCA campus on Monday (Feb….
by - February 11, 2020 6:38 am
The eighth annual Hoops for Kids Sake charity basketball game between the Arkansas House and Senate will take place on Monday, April 20 at 7 p.m. at the Jack Stephens…
by - February 10, 2020 6:16 pm
The application process for the UAMS Cancer Institute to gain a National Cancer Institute designation could take 3-4 years, its director told legislators Monday (Feb. 10). Speaking to the House…
by - February 10, 2020 5:53 pm
Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr. endorsed Democratic presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg Monday (Feb. 10). Scott, who is one year into office, praised Bloomberg’s commitment to spread opportunity to Americans…
by - February 10, 2020 4:48 pm
Erin Simpson has been hired as executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer by Little Rock-based Encore Bank. Simpson is a graduate of the University of Central Arkansas and holds…
by - February 10, 2020 4:40 pm
Dr. Mike Hernandez has been hired as the executive director of the Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators (AAEA). The AAEA Board of Directors made the announcement on Monday (Feb. 10)…
by - February 7, 2020 8:45 am
The newest bank to throw its hat into the Northwest Arkansas ring is closer to establishing a physical office presence. Encore Bank’s application to open a branch on the eighth…
by - February 4, 2020 7:34 pm
Gov. Asa Hutchinson said the U.S. must help China combat the coronavirus outbreak and said the risks it represents show why the state must be prepared for an economic downturn….
by - February 4, 2020 5:43 pm
Evan Paul and Brennan Paul have been hired by Mainstream Technologies as business analysts in the Software Development Unit. Evan and Brennan will work on quality assurance, acting as liaisons…
by - February 4, 2020 7:45 am
Can’t figure out that unique, one-of-a-kind gift for your valentine this year? Cyranoletter.com to the rescue. Founded in late 2019 by Little Rock native Jon Pendergrass, a human resources manager…
by - January 31, 2020 6:42 am
Westrock Coffee Co., the Scott Ford startup, announced Friday (Jan. 31) it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire North Carolina-based S&D Coffee & Tea from publicly-traded Cott Corp….
by - January 30, 2020 6:59 pm
In his second State of the City speech, Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr. touted accomplishments during his first year on the job, while calling for a one cent sales…
by - January 30, 2020 2:20 pm
The chancellor of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock is asking the UA Board of Trustees to allow the school to begin the process of “formal academic planning,” a…
by - January 23, 2020 3:08 pm
Simmons First on Thursday (Jan. 23) posted 2019 record net income of $237.8 million, up 10.3% over $215.7 million in 2018. The Pine Bluff-based bank holding company also announced the…
by - January 22, 2020 8:18 pm
Former UA Little Rock athletic director Chris Peterson was named as the new vice chancellor and director of athletics at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. UAPB Chancellor Laurence…
by - January 22, 2020 8:00 am
Applications are being accepted for the 5th annual FIS Fintech Accelerator, which is conducted in collaboration with the Little Rock-based Venture Center and the state of Arkansas. FIS, a global…
by - January 21, 2020 10:50 am
Arvest Bank in central Arkansas announced the appointment of three new board members in Little Rock. Rajesh Chokhani, Scott Copas and Chad Young began five-year terms on the board, effective…
by - January 21, 2020 10:46 am
Danfoss announced plans to close its Arkadelphia manufacturing facility on Tuesday (Jan. 21) impacting 170 employees. The plant, which makes small capacity scroll compressors, condensing units and assembles high-pressure pumps,…
