Arkansas Business

Troy Duke, L.R. Gardner Plan to Buy Bank of Rison

Sigma Holdings Inc. of Little Rock, a newly formed investment company led by veteran Little Rock banker Troy Duke and Garland County businessman Lewis Ray "LR" Gardner, announce a deal to buy the Bank of Rison. read more >

Deltic Acreage Adds Up To $2.5 Million Buy (Real Deals)

Deltic Timber Corp. of El Dorado bought the land east of Rahling Road and south of Pebble Beach Estates from Agar/Shuffield Joint Venture, led by Elvin Shuffield. read more >

State Treasurer Martha Shoffner Arrested for Extortion by FBI

Arkansas Treasurer Martha Shoffner has been arrested for extortion by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and is being held in Pulaski County Jail. The arrest comes four months after Arkansas Business reported that Shoffner had been under criminal investigation by the FBI. read more >

NextGen Illumination Partners with Cherokee Nation for LED Manufacturing

NextGen Illumination of Fayetteville has partnered with Cherokee Nation Industries to manufacture its LED lighting products. The products will be manufactured in Stilwell, Okla., where Cherokee Nation Industries is headquartered. read more >

Acxiom 4Q Earnings Down 71 Percent

Acxiom Corp.'s fourth-quarter earnings were down 71 percent compared to the same quarter last year. read more >

Financing, Other Approvals Next for Big River Steel Plant

The $1.1 billion Big River Steel mill that's planned for Osceola could be under construction later this year, but a number of things have to happen before dirt can be turned for the superproject. read more >

Judge Grants Injunction in Arkansas Abortion Ban Case

A federal judge granted a request Friday to temporarily block enforcement of a new Arkansas law that bans most abortions 12 weeks into a pregnancy. read more >

Contrary Wisdom on Meetings (Barry Goldberg On Leadership)

Barry Goldberg offers seven tips on getting the most out of your business meetings. read more >