by - February 5, 2016 9:01 am
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
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
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’ 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
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 7:45 pm
We continue to post these brief reports from Dawson Meadows because our attorneys have strongly encouraged us to do otherwise. This week, Meadows reports that the city of Fort Smith…
by - February 4, 2016 6:31 pm
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 4:15 pm
Climb Nashville, a rock climbing facility in the southeast, is opening its third location in Fayetteville called Climb Fayetteville, a $3 million project at 1475 W. Drake St. near Interstate 49.
by - February 4, 2016 4:14 pm
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…
by - February 4, 2016 2:15 pm
Tyson Foods competitor Wayne Farms has announced it will close the deboning lines at its Laurel, Miss., plant resulting in the loss of 500 jobs by mid-year because of a…
by - February 4, 2016 2:15 pm
Tyson Foods competitor Wayne Farms has announced it will close the deboning lines at its Laurel, Miss., plant resulting in the loss of 500 jobs by mid-year because of a…
by - February 4, 2016 2:14 pm
Walmart competitor Target Stores sold its pharmacy business to CVS, the nation’s largest drug store chain, for $1.9 billion last year and this week the retailers held a grand opening…
by - February 4, 2016 1:31 pm
Heavy downsizing in the retail and energy sectors, including recently announced layoffs by Walmart and oil field service giant Halliburton, pushed monthly job cut announcements to their highest level since…
by - February 4, 2016 11:31 am
The U.S. Energy Information Administration is forecasting that electricity generated from utility-scale renewable facilities is expected to grow by 9% in 2016, based on projections in the latest federal research…
