by - February 11, 2015 10:25 am
Pride and Prejudice
JBU DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC AND THEATER PRESENTS “PRIDE AND PREJUDICE” The John Brown University Department of Music and Theatre will present “Pride and Prejudice” on Feb. 20, 21, 27 and…
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by - February 11, 2015 9:38 am
Furniture Maker EcoVet Moving to Rogers
EcoVet, which makes wood furniture from the recycled beds of semi-trailers, needs more space to meet greater demand.
by - February 11, 2015 8:40 am
USA Truck Announces 2014 Income of $6 Million
The years gains ended five straight years of losses for the Van Buren-based trucking company, including a loss of $9.11 million in 2013.
by - February 11, 2015 7:27 am
USA Truck Posts 2014 Income Of $6 Million, Ends Five Years Of Losses
If there is a comeback kid in the Arkansas corporate world, it would have to be Van Buren-based USA Truck. Officials with the long-haul trucking and logistics company announced 2014…
by - February 11, 2015 7:25 am
Health Beat: Feds Say 88% Of Arkansas Participants Could Benefit From Premium Tax Credits
Editor’s note: Each Wednesday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Health Beat,” a round-up of health-related topics in our email newsletter, which you can sign up to receive daily for free…
by - February 11, 2015 7:19 am
USA Truck posts 2014 income of $6 million, ends five years of losses
If there is a comeback kid in the Arkansas corporate world, it would have to be Van Buren-based USA Truck. Officials with the long-haul trucking and logistics company announced 2014…
by - February 10, 2015 10:31 pm
Standridge To Take Senate District 16 Seat
Greg Standridge defeated former State Rep. Stan Berry in a GOP runoff election to replace former State Sen. Michael Lamoureux. Standridge unofficially won the Senate District 16 seat with 2,673…
by - February 10, 2015 7:17 pm
Amendments filed to select Supreme Court Justices, extend county terms
Arkansas voters may decide next year on a plan to select – versus elect – the state’s Supreme Court justices, if a constitutional amendment proposal is referred to the voters…
by - February 10, 2015 6:52 pm
P.A.M. Transportation Sees Stellar Profits In 2014, Driver Problems Persist
P.A.M. Transportation Services was on course for record earnings to end 2014, but a recent $5.6 million lawsuit and anticipated settlement over minimum wage violations reduced profits for the fourth…
by - February 10, 2015 6:29 pm
Proposed Amendment To Select Supreme Court Justices Filed
Arkansas voters may decide next year on a plan to select – versus elect – the state’s Supreme Court justices, if a constitutional amendment proposal is referred to the voters by the legislature.
by - February 10, 2015 6:19 pm
Hutchinson appoints directors for ADEQ, Veterans Affairs, and Securities
Gov. Asa Hutchinson named three new cabinet-level positions on Tuesday. Hutchinson announced Becky Keogh as Director of the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ), Lt. Colonel Matt Snead as Director…
by - February 10, 2015 5:15 pm
State Chamber planning workforce needs, opportunities push
The Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce is preparing a major campaign to call attention to the state’s workforce needs and opportunities. Meanwhile, legislators are preparing to consider a package of…
by - February 10, 2015 5:10 pm
Wal-Mart’s small format push not new, but offers new opportunities
Timing is everything when it comes to hitting the curve balls that are the constantly changing trajectories of the retail sector. History is also a great coach, which is something…
by - February 10, 2015 3:53 pm
P.A.M. Transportation sees stellar profits in 2014, driver problems persist
P.A.M. Transportation Services was on course for record earnings to end 2014, but a recent $5.6 million lawsuit and anticipated settlement over minimum wage violations reduced profits for the fourth…
by - February 10, 2015 3:46 pm
Report says UA Fayetteville has $1.2 billion annual economic impact
Just a day after a $692.175 million appropriation bill for the University of Arkansas system was filed in the Arkansas General Assembly, UA officials issued a report that the flagship…
by - February 10, 2015 3:45 pm
Gov. Hutchinson Appoints ADEQ, Securities, Veterans Leaders
Gov. Asa Hutchinson named three new cabinet-level positions on Tuesday. Hutchinson has announced Becky Keogh as Director of the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ), Lt. Colonel Matt Snead as…
by - February 10, 2015 2:40 pm
Arkansas Bank Commissioner Testifies To U.S. Senate On Community Banking
State Banking Commissioner Candace Franks, who also leads the Conference of State Bank Supervisors, testified before the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Tuesday morning (Feb. 10). Franks’…
by - February 10, 2015 2:36 pm
Capitol Notebook: ‘Religious Conscience’ Bill Passes Committee
A House committee approved a bill Tuesday dealing with religious conscience after a lengthy discussion over religious beliefs and constitutional principles. The House Judiciary Committee approved House Bill 1228, sponsored…
by - February 10, 2015 2:08 pm
Small Business Entrepreneurs Share Insights On Creativity, Leadership
Northwest Arkansas, a cradle of entrepreneurship, is well-versed on the importance of the small business community. The region helped birth three Fortune 500 companies that still call it home. “Small…
by - February 10, 2015 10:52 am
Arvest promotes Roger Bryles
Arvest Bank promotes Roger Bryles to vice president, trust client advisor for Arvest Asset Management. Bryles has worked as a trust client advisor for Arvest Asset Management for more than…