Icon (Close Menu)

Logout

LATEST ARTICLES BY Arkansas Business Staff

Simmons Reports Soaring Q4 Profits, Closure of 12 Branches

Simmons reportedly closed branches in all major Texas markets and completely exited San Antonio and Austin.

Financing Finalized, Construction Begins on $150M Solar Field Near Sheridan

The 100-megawatt array on 1,000 acres is expected to power 20,000 homes by 2026.

Arkansas Travelers Strike Deal With CHI St. Vincent for Field Naming Rights

The five-year deal is the first field naming-rights agreement for the Minor League Baseball team.

Stephens Commits $250K Annually to Red Cross Disaster Responder Program

The pledge aims to help the nonprofit quickly mobilize resources and provide assistance to those affected by disasters in the U.S.

A Sam's Club location in Ohio

US Sues Sam’s Club for Firing Disabled Worker

A location in Douglasville, Georgia, allegedly refused to make reasonable accommodations for an employee who had been injured in a car crash.

Chris Marsh Acquires Little Rock Affiliate of Capital Sotheby’s

Marsh is now CEO of the upscale real estate firm. He joined the company more than five years ago and most recently served as its chief marketing office and executive broker.

Inuvo Projects Record Q4 Revenue of $26M

The earnings still need to be confirmed by an auditor, but if accurate, will mark the highest quarterly revenue in the company’s history.

Sortworthy to Relocate to Northwest Arkansas, Invest $3M

The $3 million investment includes moving existing industrial equipment to a site in Bentonville and creating 40 new jobs over five years.

SPP’s Western Power Market Gains Federal Approval

Regulatory approval represents a major milestone in SPP’s effort to launch the market in 2027, letting participants advance to a second phase of development and funding.

Arkansas Children’s Awarded $3M to Study Impact of ‘Forever Chemicals’ on Child Development

The project will also look at whether a pregnant mom’s physical activity can offer some protection against those chemicals’ effects.

Conductor Names Leslie McColgan as New Program Director

McColgan, formerly with Conway Regional Medical Center, brings nearly a decade of health care leadership experience to the role, overseeing events and initiatives for small business development.

Real Estate CEO Jerry Halsey Named to State Highway Commission

He’s the head of Halsey Thrasher Harpole Real Estate Group of Jonesboro and is a Northeast Arkansas Board of Realtors Hall of Fame inductee.

Massachusetts Insurer Wins Appeal in $4.7M Arkansas Chicken House CaseLock Icon

Massachusetts insurer Norfolk & Dedham Mutual wins 8th Circuit appeal, reviving lawsuit over $4.7M chicken house collapse in southeast Arkansas.

CHI St. Vincent Names Garrett Lewis Market Chief Medical Officer (Super Mover)

In his new role, Lewis will lead the team of medical experts and manage daily hospital operations.

Uncertainty in the Steel Industry (Editorial)

The state’s leaders need to be ready for an uncertain time in the steel industry.

Chris Bahn Starts New Communications Firm, Partners with Kirkpatrick CreativeLock Icon

Chris Bahn launches C. Bahn Strategic Partners in Little Rock, offering PR services, while partnering with Kirkpatrick Creative as its director of public relations.

Promotions Announced at First Security Bank, Caddell Construction, UAMS & More (Movers & Shakers)

First Security Bank names Matthew Boyd as Cabot market president; key hires and promotions across health care, law, nonprofits, and more in Arkansas industries.

$9.2M Expansion Planned for Southeastern Freightlines Terminal at Little Rock PortLock Icon

This week’s million-dollar deals includes construction contracts and real estate transactions in Little Rock and North Little Rock.

Lake Hamilton Resort Faces Foreclosure in $2.6M Loan Default CaseLock Icon

Vista at the Lake, a Lake Hamilton resort, faces receivership in a $2.6M loan default case as lender seeks foreclosure and rent control amid mounting debt.

Stefanie Pawluk on Advancing Value-Based Care & Improving Care in Northwest Arkansas

Pawluk joined the Northwest Arkansas Council after three years as policy director of the Heartland Whole Health Institute.