Arkansas Business

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Americans Increased Spending Tepidly Last Month as Anxiety Over the Economy Takes Hold

Some economists were relieved the numbers weren’t worse. Still, many expect consumer spending will grow just 1% to 1.5% at an annual rate in the first three months of this year, far below the 4.2% gain in the final quarter last year.

by Associated Press - March 17, 2025, 11:04am

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders Announces Appointments

March 17, 2025, 10:57am

The latest round of appointments includes new members of the State Medical Board and Arkansas Economic Development Commission.

New J.B. Hunt CEO Shelley Simpson Surpasses $11 Million in Compensation

March 17, 2025, 10:42am

A big boost came from $6.4 million in stock awards related to her promotion.

Compensation Down for ArcBest Executives in 2024

March 17, 2025, 10:28am

CEO Judy McReynolds received $4.5 million in compensation, down from $6.3 million in 2023.

Lights, Camera, Inaction! Arkansas Film Rebates on Hold Until Study Data Comes In

The next few weeks could be a turning point for Arkansas’ growing TV and filmmaking industry, and an economic impact study due in mid-March could plot the future of state incentives. read more >

by Kyle Massey - February 24, 2025, 12:00am

Banking & Finance / Construction / Government & Politics

Jeffrey Nielsen Named President & CEO of the Harrison Regional Chamber of Commerce (Super Mover)

Nielsen has spent much of his career in local government and the construction industry. read more >

by Arkansas Business Staff - December 2, 2024, 12:00am

Public Companies / Real Estate / Retail

Fayetteville Home Sells for $2.2M

Gordon Young Allison, through his trust, bought the 6,591-SF home on North Miles View Road. read more >

by Arkansas Business Staff - October 21, 2024, 12:00am

Banking & Finance / Industry / Legal

Court Reverses Sanctions on Sanford

Attorney Josh Sanford of Little Rock won his latest round with U.S. District Court Judge Billy Roy Wilson in a long-running feud over allegations Sanford charges excessive and unearned fees. read more >

by Mark Friedman - July 22, 2024, 12:00am

Government & Politics / Health Care / Media & Marketing

Arkansas Business Takes National Awards

Senior Editor Mark Friedman won a second straight gold prize for best body of reporting work at the annual Alliance of Area Business Publishers awards. read more >

by Arkansas Business Staff - June 24, 2024, 10:03am

Banking & Finance / Education / Government & Politics

Blue Hog Blues: Matt Campbell Faces Legal Malpractice Suits

Campbell “is engaged in a systemic slipshod practice of law,” according to a June 4 lawsuit in Pulaski County Circuit Court. read more >

by Mark Friedman - June 17, 2024, 12:00am

Agriculture & Poultry / Banking & Finance / Business Services

Presenting The 40 Under 40 Class of 2024

Our annual list of men and women from around the state and a variety of industries who are shaping business, government and nonprofit work in Arkansas. read more >

by Arkansas Business Staff - June 3, 2024, 12:00am

Agriculture & Poultry / Banking & Finance / Business Services

Through The Years: The 2020s (40 Years of Arkansas Business)

See highlights from Arkansas Business from 2020 until now. read more >

by Arkansas Business Staff - April 29, 2024, 12:00am

Agriculture & Poultry / Banking & Finance / Business Services

Through The Years: The 2010s (40 Years of Arkansas Business)

See highlights from Arkansas Business from 2010-2019. read more >

by Arkansas Business Staff - April 29, 2024, 12:00am

Agriculture & Poultry / Banking & Finance / Business Services

Through The Years: The ’90s (40 Years of Arkansas Business)

See highlights from Arkansas Business from 1990-1999. read more >

by Arkansas Business Staff - April 29, 2024, 12:00am

Agriculture & Poultry / Banking & Finance / Business Services

Biggest Scoops (40 Years of Arkansas Business)

A scoop is a story so important that other news organizations are forced to follow. Here are some of our biggest. read more >

by Arkansas Business Staff - April 29, 2024, 12:00am

Agriculture & Poultry / Banking & Finance / Business Services

Through The Years: The ’80s (40 Years of Arkansas Business)

See highlights from Arkansas Business from its beginning in 1984 through 1989. read more >

by Arkansas Business Staff - April 29, 2024, 12:00am

40 Years of Arkansas Business: A Note From The Publisher

Our goal has always been to bring you, the readers for whom Arkansas Business exists, reliable information of value or interest that you can’t get anywhere else. read more >

by Mitch Bettis - April 29, 2024, 12:00am

Agriculture & Poultry / Banking & Finance / Business Services

40 Great Whispers (40 Years of Arkansas Business)

Whispers, the chatty space devoted to juicy news and informed speculation, has been the most popular feature in Arkansas Business right from the beginning. Here we summarize some of the best. read more >

by Arkansas Business Staff - April 29, 2024, 12:00am

Agriculture & Poultry / Banking & Finance / Business Services

Through The Years: The 2000s (40 Years of Arkansas Business)

See highlights from Arkansas Business from 2000-2009. read more >

by Arkansas Business Staff - April 29, 2024, 12:00am

Government & Politics / Industry / Legal

AI & Copyright: Authors Fight Back Against Tech Companies

Authors including former Gov. Mike Huckabee are seeking class-action status in federal courts against the tech companies, alleging that they illegally used their works to train AI programs that emulate human language. read more >

by Mark Friedman - March 11, 2024, 12:00am