by - February 6, 2016 7:19 am
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by - February 5, 2016 7:03 pm
IberiaBank to close six branches in Northeast Arkansas, consolidate others
IberiaBank Northeast Arkansas market president Paul Hutcheson said Friday that in the 32 years he has been in the banking industry, there have been a lot of changes. Those changes,…
by - February 5, 2016 3:53 pm
Congressional Digest: Votes held on trade, Obamacare, dyslexia funding
Lawmakers this week dealt with a plethora of trade and financial issues, while a vote to override the President’s veto on a bill seeking to repeal the federal health care…
by - February 5, 2016 3:02 pm
U.S. Rep. Crawford heading to Cuba on trade trip
U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Jonesboro, plans to take a trip this spring to Cuba to learn about furthering trade with the Caribbean nation. Crawford, who serves on the House Agriculture…
by - February 5, 2016 1:16 pm
Tyson shareholders approve of stock performance, still seek more transparency
A sparse crowd of Tyson Foods’ shareholders convened in Springdale Friday morning (Feb. 5) for the company’s 53rd annual shareholder meeting. Little time was taken to celebrate the record year…
by - February 5, 2016 12:01 pm
Entrepreneur Q&A: Alese Stroud touts mentoring and cappuccino
Alese Stroud, CEO and of Merger Match and a long time consultant, specializes in the banking industry and banking software implementation as well as risk management of massive data conversions….
by - February 5, 2016 10:03 am
Talk Business & Politics to debut in Jonesboro market on KAIT NBC affiliate
Talk Business & Politics with Roby Brock, the weekly half-hour TV news program entering its 17th year in 2016, will now be aired in the Jonesboro TV market. The half-hour…
by - February 5, 2016 9:01 am
U.S. January jobless rate drops to 4.9%, more than 150,000 workers added to payrolls
The nation’s job market continued to be a bright spot in the broader economy as more than 150,000 workers were added to the U.S. labor pool in January, according to…
by - February 5, 2016 8:45 am
ASU spring semester enrollment highest with new standards
Arkansas State University reported its highest spring semester enrollment since new state admission standards were put in place. The 13,082 student count is the most for a spring semester since…
by - February 5, 2016 8:45 am
ASU spring semester enrollment highest with new standards
Arkansas State University reported its highest spring semester enrollment since new state admission standards were put in place. The 13,082 student count is the most for a spring semester since…
by - February 5, 2016 8:18 am
Tyson Foods fiscal first quarter income totals $461 million, up 49%
Tyson Foods’ first quarter profits soared past expectations as the meat giant added $461 million to its corporate coffers to begin fiscal 2016. Net Income rose 49% from the same…
by - February 5, 2016 8:02 am
Energy In-depth: Entergy hires new ‘chief nuclear officer’
Editor’s note: Each Friday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Energy In-depth,” a round-up of energy and regulatory news. ENTERGY HIRES NEW ‘CHIEF NUCLEAR OFFICER’ AS PART OF EXECUTIVE TEAM: Entergy…
by - February 4, 2016 6:31 pm
Acxiom reports third quarter loss, ups yearly guidance
Acxiom Corp.’s third quarter earnings slipped into the red on Thursday (Feb. 4), but the Little Rock data analytics firm still raised its fiscal 2016 guidance for yearly profits and…
by - February 4, 2016 4:14 pm
Health initiatives slowing costs in Arkansas, report says
The patient-centered medical home model reduced health care costs by 1.2% in 2014 compared to cost increases of 0.6% among non-participating practices, according to the second annual Statewide Tracking Report…
by - February 4, 2016 3:41 pm
Retailers look to benefit from $19.7 billion in Valentine’s Day spending
U.S. consumers are expected to dole out an average of $146.84 this Valentine’s Day for a combined spend of more than $19.7 billion, according to the National Retail Federation survey…
by - February 4, 2016 2:38 pm
ADEQ accepting nominations for annual ENVY prize, and new environmental technology prize
The Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) is accepting nominations for its annual Environmental Stewardship Award, or ENVY award, and a new award called the Arkansas Environmental Technology Award. The…
by - February 4, 2016 2:38 pm
ADEQ accepting nominations for annual ENVY prize, and new environmental technology prize
The Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) is accepting nominations for its annual Environmental Stewardship Award, or ENVY award, and a new award called the Arkansas Environmental Technology Award. The…
by - February 4, 2016 2:35 pm
ASU College of Business to relaunch career closet program
Arkansas State University students will have an opportunity to dress professionally and look sharp during their job searches as the College of Business relaunches the Career Closet program. In addition,…
by - February 4, 2016 2:35 pm
ASU College of Business to relaunch career closet program
Arkansas State University students will have an opportunity to dress professionally and look sharp during their job searches as the College of Business relaunches the Career Closet program. In addition,…
by - February 4, 2016 2:23 pm
Governor: Arkansas Works still progressing as Arkansas to ‘push the envelope’; new state branding effort unveiled
Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Thursday (Feb. 4) that his main proposed changes to the private option remain intact after his recent discussions with federal Department of Health and Human Services…