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Inflation Holds Steady as Cheaper Gas, Groceries, Rent Offset Early Tariff Impacts

58% Center coverage: 19 sources

U.S. inflation was unchanged in July as rising prices for some imported goods were balanced by falling gas and grocery prices, leaving overall prices modestly higher than a year ago.See the Story

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After recent troubles, Memphis bank’s new CEO leading ‘reset’

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“Evolve’s 100-year history is a testament to the strength and stability of this company,” said Evolve Bank & Trust’s newest CEO.Healthcare · Memphis See the Story

Welspun Tubular makes $150 million Port of Little Rock expansion, 300 jobs expected

67% Center coverage: 9 sources

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - A line pipe manufacturing company announced it will be expanding its business at the Port of Little Rock on Monday. Welspun Tubular LLC announced a $150 million plant expansion, creating an additional 300 jobs. The company came to Little Rock in 2007. Welspun Tubular expanding business at Port of Little Rock, 175 new jobs to capital city Welspun Managing Director and CEO Vipul Mathur said the investment was to create a …Sarah Sanders · Little Rock See the Story

Dillard’s Stock Hits New High as Q2 Sales Rise, Income Dips

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Dillard’s Inc. (NYSE: DDS) on Thursday reported that second-quarter income fell 2.3% as sales improved 1% and were led by juniors’ and children’s apparel and ladies’ accessories and lingerie. The Little Rock department store chain’s net income was $72.8 million for the quarter that ended Aug. 2, down from $74.5 million in the same quarter in 2024. Its earnings per share was $4.66 compared with $4.59 in the same quarter in 2024. The results bea…Little Rock · Little Rock Read Article

Arkansas Research Alliance Launches $8M Program to Boost Workforce Growth, Research Capacity & Startups

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

The Arkansas Research Alliance (ARA) has officially launched AR-NETWORK, a new statewide program funded by an $8 million National Science Foundation (NSF) grant. The program (Arkansas Nexus for Excellence in Technology, Workforce, Outreach & Research Knowledge) aims to strengthen connections between businesses and the state’s research institutions. It builds on ARA’s existing Impact Grants program, which recently funded 25 partnerships between r…Startups · Little Rock Read Article

University of Arkansas Receives $100K for Land of Opportunity Fund

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Meredith and Aaron Dunn have donated $100,000 to the Land of Opportunity Scholarship Endowment at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, aiming to address funding gaps that limit access to education. The U of A launched a three-year campaign in November 2024 to establish the Land of Opportunity Scholarship. The scholarship aims to expand educational access for students from all 75 Arkansas counties and strengthen partnerships between the un…Fayetteville, Arkansas · Fayetteville Read Article

BSR Acquires Dallas-Area Apartment Complex for $87.5M

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

BSR Real Estate Investment Trust of Little Rock has acquired a Dallas-area apartment complex for $87.5 million as it continues to reshape its portfolio of multifamily properties. The deal, announced Wednesday, marks the company’s third acquisition since the $618.5 million sale of nine Texas properties to AvalonBay Communities Inc. of Arlington, Virginia. In May, BSR announced the acquisition of two Houston apartment complexes for $141 million. T…Celina · Celina Read Article

Sediver to Double West Memphis Production Capacity

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Overhead insulation manufacturer Sediver on Tuesday announced plans to double the capacity of its manufacturing facility in West Memphis. The expansion, which was said to be a sub-$1 million investment, aims to meet growing demand for transmission line products. It’s expected to create 25 jobs, the Arkansas Economic Development Commission said in a news release. Sediver, a Blackstone portfolio company based in France, opened its manufacturing pl…Arkansas · Arkansas See the Story

Arkansas Regulators Reject 6 Electric Cooperatives’ Tariff Proposals

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

The Arkansas Public Service Commission has rejected rate changes for six of the state’s electric cooperatives. The three-member commission, which regulates public utilities, found that the cooperatives didn’t meet the burden of proving the tariffs, or pricing structures, were in the public interest. The Arkansas Advanced Energy Association had argued against the tariffs, saying they would have placed “unjustified and costly requirements” on Arka…Little Rock · Little Rock Read Article

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