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A Native Arkansan Takes the Helm at Murphy USA
The next generation of leadership is ready to take the chair at Murphy USA, one of the largest public companies in the state. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Before CEO’s Arrest, Evolve Bank Pitched a Fintech Comeback Story
The troubled West Memphis bank had been setting the stage for a rebound from litigation, regulatory enforcement and a data breach. read more >
by Griffin Coop -
Update: Evolve Bank & Trust Fires CEO After Arrest On Child Porn-Related Charges
He took the helm of the troubled West Memphis bank in August with a mandate to restore customer trust. read more >
by Griffin Coop -
New I-55 Bridge to be Named in Honor of Three Kings
Construction on the $800 million bridge over the Mississippi River is expected to begin in 2026. read more >
Sen. Boozman on Farm Policy, Rural Health Care & Trade in Arkansas
The former Razorback football letterman also shared his thoughts on issues surrounding NIL and college sports. read more >
New Beignets & Brew Franchise Plans Arkansas, Memphis Expansion
A new breakfast and coffee concept, Beignets & Brew, is launching in Little Rock this fall, with plans to expand across Arkansas and Memphis. read more >
The Economic Express (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)
FedEx is a reminder of the uncertainty that can surround economic development. read more >
by Hunter Field -
Tesla Service Center Coming to North Little Rock
The 3-acre site on Warden Road recently sold for $5.1 million. read more >
New Memphis Bridge Aims for Unshakable Strength
The crossing is in the New Madrid Seismic Zone, near the fault that triggered massive earthquakes in 1811-1812. read more >
Downtown Little Rock’s AT&T Technology Center Sells for $19.3M
This week’s installment of million-dollar real estate transactions is split between big homes and commercial projects. read more >
I-30 Crossing Contractor Kiewit Picked to Oversee I-55 Bridge Replacement
Nearly $800 million in state and federal funds have been committed to the project. Construction is estimated to begin as early as the second half of 2025. read more >
A Transformed America’s Car-Mart Rides Out the Squeeze
Despite challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the company's decision to upgrade their online loan origination system has given them a leg up over their competitors. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Simmons Opens New Memphis Branch
The branch follows the opening of a 22,000-SF regional corporate office and financial center in Memphis in December. read more >
Oxford American Editor Taking Book Leave to Write for Farrar, Straus
Jackson, the quarterly’s editor since 2021, is writing “Honey’s Grill: Sex, Freedom and Women of the Blues” after accepting what the magazine called a major book deal. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Memphis-Based Central BBQ Among Tenants at New Fayetteville Development
It's set to be the restaurant's eighth location, and its first in Arkansas. read more >
by Chloe McGehee -
Historic Site A New Home For Banco Sí
Signature Bank of Arkansas will take over the former Bank of Rogers building, which first opened in 1906, to open a bilingual-staffed banking office. read more >
by George Waldon -
Handing Off Truckloads To Hasten Drivers Home
Co-founders of FR8relay, Aayush Thakur and Deme Yuan, belive introducing "relay nodes" could transform the trucking industry. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Report: I-40 Bridge’s Crack Likely Dates Back to 1970s
A weld fracture initially was not visible by conventional inspection and was not caught by an ultrasonic inspection in 1982. read more >
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Simmons Bank in Negotiations for Naming Rights to Field at War Memorial Stadium
It's the second stadium sponsorship deal the growing bank has announced this month. read more >
by Scott Carroll -
Tennessee Considering $900M Incentive Package for Ford Plant Near Memphis
The $5.6 billion electric vehicle and battery plant is expected to create 5,800 new jobs. read more >
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