by - February 3, 2016 7:59 am
Tyson Foods is expected to earn more than $352 million in net income for its first quarter of fiscal 2016 even with weak chicken and pork prices, according to Wall…
by - February 3, 2016 7:13 am
Editor’s note: Story updated with section at the end of this report. –––––––––––––––– It was tough fourth quarter for Fort Smith-based ArcBest Corp., with a decline in tonnage and shipments…
by - February 2, 2016 11:25 pm
A sanitation department audit, an impassioned response from a Fort Smith Police officer accused of perjury, a plea to continue supporting the Fort Smith Museum of History, and microbreweries, topped…
by - February 2, 2016 9:47 pm
NorthWest Arkansas Community College enrolled 7,181 credit students for the spring 2016 semester, down 1.7% from student enrollment a year ago, according to college officials. The unofficial preliminary count was…
by - February 2, 2016 9:47 pm
NorthWest Arkansas Community College enrolled 7,181 credit students for the spring 2016 semester, down 1.7% from student enrollment a year ago, according to college officials. The unofficial preliminary count was…
by - February 2, 2016 6:08 pm
President Harry Truman fired Gen. MacArthur, DiMaggio played his final game, and Winston Churchill returned to power in the U.K. when Robert A. Young III was first introduced to a…
by - February 2, 2016 4:27 pm
Editor’s note: John Burris is a former member of the Arkansas Legislature. Opinions, commentary and other essays posted in this space are wholly the view of the author(s). They may…
by - February 2, 2016 4:00 pm
CenterPoint Energy Inc. officials revealed Monday (Feb. 1) that the Houston-based energy company is exploring the use of the Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) business model for all or part…
by - February 2, 2016 3:48 pm
A one-year contract with a regional economic development group received final approval Tuesday from Jonesboro council members while the path to electing a new council member later this year was…
by - February 2, 2016 3:46 pm
A pair of Jonesboro residents recently became the newest members of a state economic development group with several items on the agenda, one of the members said Monday. Gov. Asa…
by - February 2, 2016 3:14 pm
Arvest Bank reported a spike in Small Business Administration (SBA) loan activity for the second consecutive year in 2015, with a 23% increase in loan approvals and a 45% rise…
by - February 2, 2016 3:14 pm
Arvest Bank reported a spike in Small Business Administration (SBA) loan activity for the second consecutive year in 2015, with a 23% increase in loan approvals and a 45% rise…
by - February 2, 2016 2:44 pm
The state Department of Finance and Administration said Tuesday (Feb. 2) that net available revenues are expected to reach $5.33 billion in fiscal year 2017, an increase of $106.8 million…
by - February 2, 2016 2:07 pm
Editor’s note: Story and headline updated to reflect that the vote is to direct the 2-cent hotel tax is already in place to pay for the mentioned facility improvements. ––––––––––––––––––…
by - February 2, 2016 11:23 am
Arkansas tax collections in January for both gross and net available revenue came in well above year-ago levels as results exceeded forecast in all major categories, and were further boosted…
by - February 2, 2016 10:37 am
CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs and HealthSouth Corporation are planning a 40-bed hospital in Hot Springs in the third quarter of this year, a joint press release said. The two…
by - February 2, 2016 10:12 am
Editor’s note: Each Tuesday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Campus Talk,” a recap and roundup of education news. UALR SELECTED FOR NATIONAL INITIATIVE TO HELP FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS: The University of Arkansas at…
by - February 2, 2016 10:09 am
Melissa Masingill has been hired as chief business development officer by Little Rock-based Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care. In that position, she will develop the foundation’s strategic alliances and work…
by - February 2, 2016 9:05 am
Editor’s note: Roy Hill is an Arkansas native. He’s taught college courses at four different Arkansas colleges and universities and written news, feature stories and other content for several Arkansas…
by - February 2, 2016 8:13 am
The once troubled USA Truck has pulled together two consecutive years of growth, with full year 2015 net income reaching $11.069 million, up 76.1% compared to 2014 net income. Fourth…
