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A modern proverb tells of a farmer at card play with his buddies, none of whom worked on the land. At one point, one of the players suggested they up the stakes and play for money, at which time the …

Photos provided by Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame   Ten outstanding figures from the world of sports will take their places in the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame April 10 at the organization’s 68th annual induction banquet. The event is …

From widening Interstate 30 in downtown Little Rock to building a bypass in Springdale, several highway projects are set to relieve traffic congestion and enhance travel in the Natural State. Jared Wiley, chief engineer of pre-construction at the Arkansas Department …

The board of directors for Vista Outdoor Inc., the parent company of Lonoke-based Remington Ammunition, recently rejected an unsolicited indication of interest from MNC Capital to acquire Vista Outdoor in an all-cash transaction of $35 per Vista share. The indication …

Despite the best efforts of the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting trend toward remote work, businesses still need buildings, and those buildings still need to be cleaned. Janitorial services represented roughly a $90 billion industry in the United States in …

In Arkansas and across the United States, more manufacturers are turning to automation for help in replacing the experience of retiring workers — experience that’s not being replaced by the rising workforce — and for the potential return on investment. …

Demographic analysis is powerful because it gives a window on the future. Metroplan is a regional planning agency that makes forecasts for central Arkansas. While our main task is transportation planning, our projections are used by private sources and government …

Governor Asa Hutchinson announced his appointment of Katie Anderson of Scott as Chairman of the Public Service Commission. Anderson currently serves as an Administrative Law Judge for the Arkansas Workers’ Compensation Commission. She is also a Vice President of I.F. …

Republican Senator John Boozman will launch his annual Ag Tour in Fayetteville Aug. 22 – appearing on social media under the hashtag #ARisAg – with visits to farms and agricultural facilities across the state.   “Agriculture is our state’s leading industry, …

Most employees have had a taste of the work-from-home life. Natalie Biles and Stacey Breezeel of Shine Interior Design Studios in Lonoke would like to imagine that this trial of remote work has caused employers and employees alike to rethink …