Experts aren't sure at this point if the dramatic pull of the South is a short-term change spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic or a long-term trend, or even what impact it will have on the reallocation of political power through redistricting after the 2030 census. read more >
More than two dozen bills seeking to restrict transgender health care access have been introduced across 11 states — Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah and Virginia — for the legislative sessions beginning in early 2023. read more >
Delivery is expected to begin in Utah and Virginia in the next few weeks, growing the network to 34 stores in 23 cities. read more >
The deal with Taylor Auto Credit is expected to close by the end of the year. read more >
Doug Bowen and Darren Winstead picked a nearly perfect time to go into the cold storage business. read more >
High gasoline prices have eased somewhat in recent weeks. But diesel has remained chronically high, with American refineries operating near capacity. read more >
It used to be news when the electric power failed. But in today’s topsy-turvy world of energy, Southwest Power Pool of Little Rock put out a news release July 8 trumpeting the fact that it kept the lights on. read more >
Little Rock-based W&W/AFCO Steel and Lexicon Inc. fabricate 90,000 tons for giant Tesla manufacturing plant Gigafactory Texas. read more >
First National Bank of North Arkansas intends to convert to a state bank charter and change its name to Bank of 1889. read more >
The delays have come after Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered extra inspections of commercial trucks as part of his sprawling border security operation. read more >
The $581 million deal gives Simmons $28 billion in assets, enough to surpass Arvest as the state's largest bank. read more >
"You can't ramp up if you can't find qualified people to do it," a New Mexico lawmaker said. read more >
It's up 8.3% compared to the same quarter last year. read more >
A federal plan to crack down on emissions from Texas coal-fired electrical generating plants that affect visibility at national parks and wilderness areas in Oklahoma, Arkansas and Texas was supported by most participants at a public hearing on the issue. read more >
