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Health records contract awarded
Firm gets nod to design exchange
LITTLE ROCK — The state of Arkansas awarded a contract this week to establish its State Health Alliance for Records Exchange — a digital infrastructure that would allow a diverse group of healthcare providers in the state, and eventually across the nation, access to a patient’s electronic medical record. Continue reading...
P.A.M. logs gain, hails new strategy
P.A.M. Transportation Service Inc., a trucking company historically known for hauling car parts, on Thursday reported a modest fourth-quarter profit and touted an effort to seek out more nonautomotive-related freight as helping its performance. Continue reading...
USA Truck reports loss of $4.4 million in quarter
LITTLE ROCK — USA Truck Inc. on Monday reported a fourth-quarter net loss that was larger than the one it reported a year ago. The Van Buren based company blamed its performance on challenges related to pricing and load volume. Continue reading...
Drive-By Shooting Reported
SPRINGDALE — Police are investigating a drive-by shooting reported on Braxton Drive on Friday night.
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Eateries root for takeout orders
Pizzerias say Super Bowl creates year’s 2nd-busiest day
Today, people will gather in front of television sets to see the New York Giants or the New England Patriots become the Super Bowl XLVI title holder. Continue reading...
Tyson 1st-quarter profit down 48%
LITTLE ROCK — Tyson Foods Inc. of Springdale saw its first-quarter profit fall, saying a “rough patch” in the beef sector contributed to the weakness in the October-through-December period. Continue reading...
Tyson’s partner hits deal on diesel
LITTLE ROCK — A producer of renewable diesel backed by Tyson Foods Inc. of Springdale said Wednesday that a deal with the Mansfield Oil Co. will increase its fuel sales to businesses with vehicle fleets. Continue reading...
Trane plant to cut 59 jobs
Coil production to move to S.C.
NORTHWEST ARKANSAS — A representative with Trane Inc. on Monday said the transfer of coil production to South Carolina will reduce the hourly work force at its Fort Smith plant that makes residential air conditioners. Continue reading...
Arkansas Best in black, trails forecast
LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas Best Corp. on Friday said higher average freight rates during the October through December period contributed to a profitable fourth quarter, but the company missed earnings estimates and shares plunged Friday. Continue reading...
J.B. Hunt quarterly earnings rise 25%
LITTLE ROCK — J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. on Thursday said efforts to “drive out cost and create efficiency” in part helped its fourth-quarter earnings performance. Continue reading...
