by - April 21, 2015 3:12 pm
Cuba Trade Discussed At U.S. Senate Hearing
The chance for normalized commercial relations with Cuba are expected to create opportunities for Arkansas farmers, an official with Riceland Foods told a U.S. Senate committee.
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by - April 21, 2015 3:09 pm
Jonesboro Starts New Economic Development Process
An economic development plan will help the city of Jonesboro create a roadmap for the future, the president and CEO of the Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce said Tuesday. Mark…
by - April 21, 2015 3:00 pm
Lockheed Martin Profits Off 6%, Defense Giant Sees Huge Sales Loss At Camden Operation
Profits for defense contractor Lockheed Martin Corp. fell nearly 6% in the first quarter as the company’s Missile and Fire Control (MFC) division lost ground in the first three months…
by - April 21, 2015 12:57 pm
Arkansas Unemployment Rate Remains Flat, Labor Pool Still Adds 5,800 Workers
Arkansas’ jobless rate remained unchanged at 5.6% in March as the state’s growing labor pool continued to add nonfarm jobs to employers’ payrolls at the end of the first quarter….
by - April 21, 2015 10:59 am
Fort Smith: A great place for all
The Fort Smith area, as noted in a recent commentary, has many great attributes for retirees, but Fort Smith also is a great place to live for families and community…
by - April 21, 2015 10:51 am
Arkansas’ jobless rate holds at 5.6% in March
Relatively stable growth in the labor force size and the number of employed held Arkansas’ jobless rate at 5.6% in March. It is the ninth consecutive month the jobless rate…
by - April 21, 2015 10:01 am
Fort Smith Board may look for trail funding options if voters reject tax plan
Most members of the Fort Smith Board of Directors were hesitant to speculate about funding a trail plan if an upcoming 5% diversion tax fails to gain voter approval, but…
by - April 21, 2015 8:19 am
Department Of Education Says Suggs Out As LRSD Superintendent
After a weekend of silence over allegations regarding potential plagiarism, Little Rock School District superintendent Dr. Dexter Suggs has resigned. Blue Hog Report and KATV News have both reported on…
by - April 21, 2015 7:07 am
Arkansas River Tonnage Down 8% In First Quarter
Tonnage moved on the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System was down 8% during the first quarter thanks in large part to a 31% dip in outbound shipments and an 18%…
by - April 21, 2015 7:00 am
Field Agent Report: Millennials Spearheading TV Revolution
The Millennial generation — consumers between 19 and 34 years of age — are nothing like their parents and grandparents. So it comes as no surprise that their buying habits…
by - April 21, 2015 6:54 am
The Supply Side: Suppliers Near Wal-Mart 30% Rule To See More Pressure
Editor’s note: The Supply Side section of The City Wire focuses on the companies, organizations, issues and individuals engaged in providing products and services to retailers. The Supply Side is…
by - April 21, 2015 6:26 am
Parker Road Project Moving Ahead
A $2.2 million project to extend Parker Road all the way to Washington Avenue in Jonesboro will cut down on traffic time as well as providing a link from U.S….
by - April 21, 2015 5:50 am
Campus Talk: Bowen, Tsutsui Inaugurated At Arkansas Tech University, Hendrix College
Editor’s note: Each Tuesday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Campus Talk,” a recap and deep-dive into education topics in our email newsletter, which you can sign up to receive daily for free here….
by - April 21, 2015 12:19 am
Health Care Reform Task Force Begins Discussion
The debate over health care reform in Arkansas is a complex, multi-faceted issue that will take time to debate and unfold, members of a legislative committee looking into the issue…
by - April 20, 2015 6:34 pm
Secretary of State to launch web portal for one-stop business help
It flew under the radar for the most part, but a significant piece of legislation may make Arkansas a much easier place to start or run a business. Act 1190,…
by - April 20, 2015 6:00 pm
Quarterly income up more than 13% for BancorpSouth
Tupelo, Miss.-based BancorpSouth reported Monday (April 20) that first quarter net income reached $32.2 million, up 13.3% compared to the 28.4 million in the first quarter of 2014. The earnings…
by - April 20, 2015 6:00 pm
Union Wants Wal-Mart To Rehire 2,200 Workers
The United Food and Commercial Workers International Union filed complaints with the National Labor Relations Board on Monday (April 20) stating that the 2,200 employees recently laid off at five…
by - April 20, 2015 5:26 pm
Field Agent report: Millennials spearheading TV revolution
The Millennial generation — consumers between 19 and 34 years of age — are nothing like their parents and grandparents. So it comes as no surprise that their buying habits…
by - April 20, 2015 5:22 pm
Union wants Wal-Mart to rehire 2,200 workers
The United Food and Commercial Workers International Union filed complaints with the National Labor Relations Board on Monday (April 20) stating that the 2,200 employees recently laid off at five…
by - April 20, 2015 4:26 pm
Bentonvilles CPI Sells Remaining Assets To Warren Buffets BH Media Group
Community Publishers Inc. of Bentonville has closed on a deal to sell its remaining newspapers in Oklahoma to Warren Buffetts company, BH Media Group.