Ronnie Dedman Nears End of the Line at AT&T Arkansas 
by Arkansas Business Staff – 4 days ago
After more than 45 years with the company, Dedman is ready to call it a career.
After more than 45 years with the company, Dedman is ready to call it a career.
Workers far too often don't know how to recognize warning signs, and even more crucially don't know how to report suspicious behavior.
The company has now invested more than $2.4 million over the past two years to support partners like Immigrant Connection.
The lawsuit alleges that the shooter had a "long-standing pattern of disturbing and threatening behavior." read more >
"Let me be clear: a rail shutdown would devastate our economy," the president said in a statement. read more >
Under the new policy, profits from the sale of energy would be directed to paying down debt owed to Chevron. read more >
Finalists in each category will be celebrated at an awards ceremony on March 8 at the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock. read more >
Last year around this time, I identified a few business news items with implications for 2022. And with 2023 on the horizon, it's time to do it again — and check on a couple of last year's forecasts. read more >
A split vote Monday from the two biggest railroad unions follows the rejection by three other unions of their deals with the railroads that the Biden administration helped broker before the original strike deadline in September. Seven smaller unions have approved the five-year deal that, on top of the 24% raise, includes $5,000 in bonuses. read more >
Leaders need to know the raw truth in order to make the right decisions. They need to encourage honest feedback even if it's hard to hear. read more >
Results from Macy's, Kohl's and Gap on Thursday further underscored the cloudy picture for U.S. retailers heading into the start of the holiday season. read more >
The store is the 261st Starbucks nationally and the first in Arkansas to unionize. read more >
The company said it would focus on three areas to reach the target: alternative-powered equipment, more biogenic fuel usage and better miles per gallon from its diesel vehicles. read more >
Sales volume and revenue were up, but higher costs for vehicles and labor had a negative impact. read more >
Revenue for its ValidClick platform declined in part due to a dispute with a "well-known advertising platform." read more >
The electric vehicle maker also announced it has hired a grant writing firm to take advantage of legislative tailwinds and incentive programs. read more >
The retail giant says it paid millions in insurance premiums and expected to be covered. read more >
Sales at stores opened at least a year rose 8.2%, higher than the 6.5% in the previous quarter. read more >
The company addressed the recent arrest of CFO John R. Tyson in its quarterly earnings call. read more >
Harvey Hughes has stories to tell on just about all his workplaces and colleagues over the years, but his favorites involve Walmart founder and Arkansas business legend Sam Walton. read more >
Larry Wilson was recognized by Tampa Bay Defense Alliance for his extensive service to the Little Rock Air Force Base and the local community. read more >
Sales rose 4.3% in the quarter to $1.54 billion, with the strongest performance in cosmetics, men's apparel, and home and furniture. read more >
"The last two quarters have been very tight,” CEO Tony Aquila said. read more >
Nabholz Construction Corp. of Conway is the lead contractor on the project. read more >
The move allows time for engineers and conductors to vote on their agreements with the freight railroads and give more opportunity for the industry to renegotiate with two unions that rejected their deals last month. read more >
The environmental services firm said revenue fell on softer demand for pandemic-related services. read more >
Blake Brazeal, BSR's co-president and chief operating officer since 2004, is retiring at the end of the year. read more >
Police arrested him after he went into another person's home and fell asleep. read more >
Renovations are expected to begin this quarter at a 100,000-SF building on 10 acres. read more >
The two bring more than 25 years of experience in the food and beverage category to Westrock. read more >
The write-down in the Uniti Fiber segment was "driven by an increase in the macro interest rate environment." read more >
Net income rose to $88.8 million, up more than 39% from the same period a year ago. read more >
The deal gives the buyer, Colorado-based Safe Harbor Financial, access to more than 300 accounts. read more >
