by - April 21, 2016 2:48 pm
Ozark Beer Co. Buys Old Flour Mill in Downtown Rogers
The brewery has outgrown its current location and plans to start brewing at the new space by the end of the summer.
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by - April 21, 2016 2:25 pm
Donald Judges to replace Reyes as head of UA Global Campus
Donald Judges was appointed as interim vice provost for distance education and head of the Global Campus, for the University of Arkansas, effective July 1. He will serve a full-year…
by - April 21, 2016 2:25 pm
Donald Judges to replace Reyes as head of UA Global Campus
Donald Judges was appointed as interim vice provost for distance education and head of the Global Campus, for the University of Arkansas, effective July 1. He will serve a full-year…
by - April 21, 2016 1:52 pm
J.B. Hunt shareholders approve sexual diversity proposal, White retires from board
Shareholders of J.B. Hunt Transport Services approved a proposal to create a policy prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation – a proposal opposed by Hunt’s Board of Directors. Trillium Asset…
by - April 21, 2016 1:27 pm
House votes to advance Arkansas Works
The Arkansas House of Representatives voted 76-13-11 to fund the part of the budget that includes Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s Arkansas Works program, sending the measure to the governor’s desk, where he…
by - April 21, 2016 7:39 am
Simmons First sees triple-digit 1Q profit growth on strong loan portfolio
Simmons First National Corp.’s quarterly profits jumped more than 169% as the Pine Bluff community bank continued to see strong growth in its loan portfolio during the first three months…
by - April 21, 2016 7:20 am
Home Bancshares first quarter earnings jump 33%, assets near $10 billion milestone (UPDATED)
Editor’s note: This article has been updated to include additional news regarding former Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe’s addition to Home Bancshares board and a two-for-one stock split. ——————— Conway-based Home…
by - April 21, 2016 7:09 am
Osteopathic college achieves ‘game changer’ milestone with approval to recruit students
The Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine now under construction at Chaffee Crossing has been approved by a national accrediting body to be able to recruit students for its first class…
by - April 21, 2016 5:57 am
Pay for Wal-Mart CEO rises despite lower fiscal year revenue, earnings
Wal-Mart Stores failed to report higher net income in fiscal 2016 and sales revenue slipped for the first time in 45 years, but that didn’t curb compensation for CEO Doug…
by - April 20, 2016 7:04 pm
Bear State first quarter profits hit $3.3 million, consolidating Missouri bank into operations
Quarterly profits for Bear State Financial Inc. rose slightly from a year ago as the Little Rock community bank begins the consolidation of companywide operations following the acquisition of Metropolitan…
by - April 20, 2016 5:18 pm
The Supply Side: CPG Innovators expose smaller suppliers to resources, education
The world of consumer packaged goods (CPG) in retail is changing and it’s a move that has a strong potential to benefit small brands. This is just one message participants…
by - April 20, 2016 5:09 pm
Jim Walton Among Four Retiring From Walmart Board
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. announced Wednesday that four of its board members will not stand for re-election at this summers shareholders meeting on June 3 in Fayetteville.
by - April 20, 2016 5:01 pm
Bentonville to welcome a downtown movie theater thanks to Walton family investment
Investments continue to pour into downtown Bentonville. The latest is a planned single story 15,761-square-foot movie theater to be built five blocks southwest of the town square at the corners…
by - April 20, 2016 4:37 pm
Jim Walton, Mike Duke to exit Wal-Mart Stores board of directors, board shrinks from 15 to 12
Wal-Mart Stores continues to push for a younger leadership mix. The retail behemoth announced late Wednesday that Jim Walton, son of founders Helen and Sam Walton will not seek re-election…
by - April 20, 2016 3:59 pm
Arkansas Works approved after heated Senate debate, now faces House vote (Updated)
Editor’s note: Story updated with changes and additions throughout. –––––––––––––– One week after convening the fiscal session of the 90th General Assembly, the Arkansas Senate on Wednesday (April 20) approved…
by - April 20, 2016 12:35 pm
The Supply Side briefs: Nestle ice cream makeover, General Mills sell Argentine bakery
Nestle said its Dryer’s Ice Cream unit will revamp the recipes of six brands – Dreyer’s, Häagen-Dazs, Outshine, Skinny Cow, Nestlé Ice Cream and Nestlé Drumstick. The company pledges to…
by - April 20, 2016 12:35 pm
The Supply Side briefs: Nestle ice cream makeover, General Mills sell Argentine bakery
Nestle said its Dryer’s Ice Cream unit will revamp the recipes of six brands – Dreyer’s, Häagen-Dazs, Outshine, Skinny Cow, Nestlé Ice Cream and Nestlé Drumstick. The company pledges to…
by - April 20, 2016 12:10 pm
Gen. Darby statue ready for placement in Cisterna Plaza in downtown Fort Smith
On April 23, 1945, during the waning days of World War II, Colonel William Orlando Darby found himself with an unexpected mission. Robinson E. Duff, the Brigadier General and assistant…
by - April 20, 2016 11:47 am
Home Sales Up, Price Down
Arkansas home sales increased more than 11 percent in February, but the average sales price of homes decreased almost 2 percent, according the Arkansas Realtors Association.
by - April 20, 2016 11:03 am
Bentonville Youth Literature Festival to focus on book creation process
Bentonville’s Second Annual Youth Literature Festival will be hosted by the Bentonville Public Library and Bentonville Library Foundation on Saturday (April 23). Featured presenters will include bestselling young adult authors…