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Job Openings Fall to Lowest Level in 2 Years as Demand for Workers Cools

The government's report also showed that the number of people who quit their jobs in June fell sharply to 3.8 million from 4.1 million, another sign the job market is slowing.

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State Tax Revenue Rises 2% in July

Sales tax collection growth was broad-based but notably higher than year-ago levels in retail, motor vehicles and restaurant sales.

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Average Long-Term Mortgage Rates Tick Higher to 6.90%

The average rate on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages, popular with those refinancing their homes, climbed to 6.25% from 6.11% last week. A year ago, it was 4.26%.

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Clarinda Foote Moves Up at Citizens Bank

In her new role, Foote will play a part in shaping and implementing administrative policies and functions.

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Governor Appoints Larry Walther as State Treasurer

Walther began his career in government in 2003 when Sanders' father, former Gov. Mike Huckabee, appointed him to lead the Arkansas Economic Development Commission.

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Plaintiffs in Medical Marijuana Lawsuit Include Big Names in Business

The lawsuit that led Pulaski County Circuit Judge Morgan “Chip” Welch to strike down 27 state laws on medical marijuana was filed by Good Day Farm Arkansas LLC.

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Trent-Legacy Capital Split Goes to Court

The two Little Rock independent registered investment advisory firms merged under the Legacy Capital banner on Dec. 31, 2020.

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Van Buren Attorney Denies Allegations of Wrongdoing for High Fees

Van Buren attorney Gentry C. Wahlmeier denied wrongdoing in charging two developmentally disabled Arkansans nearly $200,000 for basic work that should have taken at most a few hours.

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Former Bank OZK Employee Banned from Banking for Misappropriating Funds

Tylesia Ramekia Euniece Pugh, a former teller with Little Rock’s Bank OZK, was banned from banking for participating in a scheme to misappropriate $120,000 from two customer accounts.

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Office-Warehouse Buy Tops $1 Million (Real Deals)

Blue Collar LLC, led by David Lee Roberts, acquired the project at 2116-2122 W. 38th St. and 3716-3720 Harold St.

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FNBC Hires Cathryn Hays as Internal Auditor (Movers & Shakers)

Hays will work with department leaders to manage the bank’s risk profiles.

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Peter Grant Joins Stephens' Investment Banking Division

He has more than 24 years of experience in investment banking focused on the software industry.

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Governor Names Jim Hudson as Finance & Administration Secretary

Sanders named Jim Hudson to replace Larry Walther, who she appointed last week to serve as state treasurer. Walther is serving the vacancy created by Treasurer Mark Lowery's death.

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Average Long-Term US Mortgage Rate Climbs to 6.96%

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate rose this week to just under 7%, the latest setback for would-be homebuyers.

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Izard Regional Hospital Names Tony Thompson as Administrator

The new administrator marks the latest change to the hospital, which has struggled financially and made a trip to U.S. Bankruptcy Court.

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First Community Bank Promotes Michelle Reesor to Executive VP, Chief Risk...

She will oversee the bank’s risk management function, strategic planning, project management, bank acquisitions and policy formulations.

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Day 1 of VenCent Summit 2023: Sanders, McDonald Speak

The VenCent Fintech Summit is underway in Little Rock today, with keynote speakers Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders and Hugh McDonald, secretary of the state Department of Commerce.

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Super 8 Checks In At Nearly $1.9M (Real Deals)

The 72-unit motel in North Little Rock was purchased by Titan General Contractors LLC.

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SPONSORED: Many Businesses Qualify For The ERTC Tax Credit, Even If They've...

The rules of the program have evolved over the last 12 months and many of the changes in the program have actually expanded the number of Arkansas businesses that qualify for the benefit.

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Federal Reserve Minutes: Too-High Inflation, Still a Threat, Could Require...

At the meeting, the Fed decided to raise its benchmark rate for the 11th time in 17 months in its ongoing drive to curb inflation. But in a statement after the meeting, it provided little guidance...

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