Arkansas Business News

Managed care shift holds risk for Arkansans with mental illness, developmental disabilities, filing says The transition to managed care planned for March 1 will jeopardize services for about 40,000 Arkansans with significant mental illness or developmental disabili... by Andy Davis - February 23, 2019

Bill to boost dicamba fines in state faces delay Proposed legislation to levy fines of up to $25,000 on scofflaws who illegally spray dicamba lacks an emergency clause, the same omission that hampered the effe... by Stephen Steed - February 23, 2019

Bright named to lead Texarkana Gazette James Bright has been named general manager of the Texarkana Gazette, Mark Lane, president of WEHCO News Division, said Friday. by David Smith - February 23, 2019

News in brief Engel & Volkers opens LR real estate shop February 23, 2019

Gasoline prices' rise in Arkansas, nationally tied to oil costs, cold weather Gasoline prices are on the rise in Arkansas and nationally, the result of refinery issues, rising crude oil prices and tighter crude inventories, according to r... by Nathan Owens - February 22, 2019

News in brief Walmart owes $95M in trademark case February 22, 2019

Inquiry opened on former high-profile Arkansas real estate developer, wife The Chapter 7 trustee in the bankruptcy of Bill Schwyhart, former high-profile real estate developer in Northwest Arkansas, has notified creditors that a specia... by John Magsam - February 21, 2019

Split board favors May 25 cutoff on dicamba spraying in state Farmers will be allowed to spray dicamba on soybean and cotton crops tolerant of the herbicide through May 25, the state Plant Board voted Wednesday night. by Stephen Steed - February 21, 2019

Walmart merger plan raises flags A proposed merger between Walmart Inc.'s U.K. unit, Asda, and British supermarket chain Sainsbury's would raise prices and reduce quality and choices for shoppe... by Serenah McKay - February 21, 2019

News in brief Barge traffic, cargo increase at LR port February 21, 2019

Walmart surpasses estimates for its 4Q; e-commerce side delivers 43% rise Walmart Inc.'s U.S. e-commerce sales surged 43 percent in the fourth quarter, aided by the expansion of grocery pickup and delivery and a broader online assortm... by Serenah McKay - February 20, 2019

After court judgment, Little Rock firm sees its shares fall 61% Windstream shares fell more than 60 percent Tuesday, the first trading day since the Little Rock-based rural telephone company lost a federal lawsuit in New Yor... by David Smith - February 20, 2019

2 recusals sought in dicamba decision The state Plant Board's public hearing scheduled for today about dicamba use has become embroiled in conflicts-of-interest allegations. by Stephen Steed - February 20, 2019

Car-Mart's 3Q profit tops estimates America's Car-Mart posted a profit Tuesday for its fiscal third quarter that significantly beat analysts' estimates. by John Magsam - February 20, 2019

Innovation Council meets to brainstorm on state's tech efforts The Arkansas Innovation Council -- a group of 20 leaders from businesses, research universities and philanthropic organizations -- met Tuesday to study ways to ... by David Smith - February 20, 2019