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Gov. Hutchinson Appoints Youth Justice Reform Board Members

Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Monday announced the members of a board that will help improve the juvenile justice system in the state. The Youth Justice Reform Board will be to…

Private Option Population Shrinks By 26,500

The number of enrollees in Arkansas’ private option shrunk by about 26,500 at midnight July 31 because those former beneficiaries did not respond to requests by the Department of Human…

New Research Center Led By UA Funded With $20 Million Grant

A new federally funded research center led by the University of Arkansas will partner with Arkansas industries and create new products for use in manufacturing, aerospace and defense, agriculture, forestry, oil and gas, food packaging and health care.

Report: EITC Taking Shape Around Country

A plan to extend the Earned Income Tax Credit in Arkansas failed in the last legislative session, but the idea has seen support in other states, according to a national…

John Burris: Avoiding The Escalation

Another police officer is dead, murdered in the streets of Memphis, Tennessee. Only a few weeks ago, two police officers were gunned down on the streets of Jackson, Mississippi. Murders…

Quarterly income up 31.9% for Tyson Foods, revenue up more than 40% (Updated)

A more than $900 million gain in prepared food segment revenue helped push fiscal third quarter net income for Tyson Foods up to $343 million, up 31.9% compared to the…

AEDC’s Division Of Science & Technology Lands $20 Million Grant

The Arkansas Economic Development Commission will receive a $20 million grant to support research and workforce development training opportunities with an emphasis on strengthening STEM.

Quarterly Profits Rise at Tyson Foods

Tyson Foods Inc. reported Monday that net income attributable to the company rose to $343 million, or 83 cents per share, in the quarter that ended June 27.

ArcBest second quarter income up 16%, YTD income up more than 72% (Updated)

ArcBest Corp. posted second quarter net income of $19.967 million, up 16% compared to the same quarter of 2014, thanks in large part to a more than 13% reduction in…

Quarterly Income Up 32% For Tyson Foods, Revenue Up More Than 40%

A more than $900 million gain in prepared food segment revenue helped push fiscal third quarter net income for Tyson Foods up to $343 million, 31.9% higher compared to the…

ArcBest 2Q Profits Up 16%, Year-To-Date Net Income Up More Than 72%

ArcBest Corp. posted second quarter net income of $19.967 million, up 16% compared to the same quarter of 2014, thanks in large part to a more than 13% reduction in…

Money Talk: Arkansas Banks Listed In Annual Bank Director’s Ranking Of Nation’s Top Performers

Editor’s note: Each Monday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Money Talk,” a wrap-up of banking and financial news in our email newsletter, which you can sign up to receive daily for free here….

New Hires Raise Profile For Whats Ahead

The retail marketing agency recently filled two senior leadership roles and opened a new office in downtown Bentonville.

Regional Coalition Celebrates 25 Years

The Northwest Arkansas Council has brought together business and civic leaders from throughout the region, identified common issues and advocated for major projects that proved to be pivotal for the area since 1990.

Ozarks Electric Cooperative Warms Up To Solar Trend

A proposed 3,960-panel solar facility by Ozarks Electric Cooperative when and if its approved by state regulators would produce one megawatt, or enough energy to power 150 to 200 homes.

Do E-Cigarettes Fit Into Workplace Tobacco Policy? (OPINION)

If a healthy workplace is important to your corporate culture, looking at ways to restrict tobacco use and including electronic vaporized nicotine in your policies are some good places to communicate that message.