Arkansas Unemployment Drops to 3.5%, A New Record Low
Arkansas' unemployment rate dropped by one-tenth of a percentage point in June, to 3.5% from 3.6% in May. read more >
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Slim Chickens to Open New Restaurant in West Little Rock
Slim Chickens will open a new location next to Chuy’s on Chenal Parkway in Little Rock, Haag Brown Commercial announced on Thursday. read more >
US Home Construction Slips 0.9% to 1.25M in June
U.S. home construction slipped last month as an uptick in the building of single-family homes was offset by a big drop in apartment construction. read more >
Confirmation, Finally, of Trader Joe's in Little Rock
A building permit issued Monday by the city of Little Rock is the long-awaited confirmation that specialty supermarket Trader Joe's will be coming to the former Toys 'R Us space at 11500 Financial Center Parkway. read more >
Stuttgart, Already Known for Solar, Partners With Scenic Hill to Power City
Stuttgart, which bills itself as the world capital for rice production and duck hunting, is partnering with Scenic Hill Solar of North Little Rock to power all city government operations with sun energy from a new 3.15-megawatt solar plant. read more >
FCC Announces $7M More in Rural Internet Funding
The federal government says it will allocate an additional $7 million in funding over the next 10 years to expand internet access in rural areas of Arkansas. read more >
UA Little Rock Energy Management Chief Takes National Award
Ian Hadden, the university's director of energy management services, was one of four nationwide honored for excellence by the former Association of Physical Plant Administrators at the APPA's annual conference in Denver. read more >
Waterford, Bowman Heights Properties Sold for Combined $22.1M
A pair of apartment complexes in west Little Rock, retail space in North Little Rock, agri acreage in Lonoke County and a trio of upscale homes in Pulaski County form this week’s conga line of million-dollar real estate transactions. read more >
River Pointe Apartments Attracts $40M Transaction (Real Deals)
An affiliate of Hamilton Point Investments purchased the 384-unit apartment project in North Little Rock from Riverpointe Development LLC, led by Keith Richardson. read more >
Arkansas Business to Honor 2019's 'Best Places to Work'
Arkansas Business will honor more than 40 companies designated among this year's "Best Places to Work" during an awards luncheon in September. read more >
Governor Announces More Members, First Meeting of Levee Task Force
Gov. Asa Hutchinson announces additional appointments to the Arkansas Levee Task Force he created by executive order last month. read more >
Poinsett County Officials Mull Solutions to Troubled Jail
The Poinsett County Detention Center's deficiencies date to the time it was first built. But Sheriff Kevin Molder thinks the county can repair the jail for just under $2 million. read more >
St. Bernards Adds Hospital, $102M Tower
As St. Bernards Healthcare finishes its $102 million medical tower on its Jonesboro campus, the health care system continues to grow in northeast Arkansas. read more >
$70M Investment Brings Arkansas Peanut Industry Out of Its Shell
A $70 million investment in the peanut industry in Arkansas is expected to usher in a new era for farmers. The operation will feature the first peanut-shelling plant in Arkansas and create between 125 and 130 jobs. read more >
Dromborg Castle Goes on Auction Block
If you win the no-reserve auction starting at 4 p.m. Central time Tuesday, your home can, in fact, be your castle. read more >
Government Stars Are Aligned (Lisa Ferrell Commentary)
Investing in opportunity zones means investing in communities around Arkansas and joining the broader effort to combat poverty and geographic inequality. read more >
Terisa Riley Becomes Chancellor at UAFS (NWA Movers & Shakers)
Terisa C. Riley assumed the position of chancellor at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith on July 1, succeeding Paul Beran. read more >
Inwood, Whisenhant Added to iProv (Movers & Shakers)
James Inwood and Jake Whisenant have joined iProv LLC in Little Rock. read more >
Where People Found Jobs: Business Services and Health Care
Job growth strengthened in nearly all major industry sectors in June, with notable jumps in government, business services, education and health. read more >
David Foster Joins Manhattan Road & Bridge As VP
David Foster has joined Manhattan Road & Bridge Co. as vice president of operations for its northwest Arkansas division. read more >
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