Arkansas Justices Dissect Tyson Foods' Resale Exemption Case

Arkansas Justices Dissect Tyson Foods' Resale Exemption Case. Three subsidiaries got mixed reactions from the Arkansas Supreme Court at oral arguments Thursday to their position that pallets they use to transfer food to customers are exempt from sales tax. The Tyson chicken and tortilla divisions argued that the wooden pallets it rents from CHEP Pallets Inc. are exempt sales for resale. They want the justices to order the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration to refund $3.45 million in sales tax they paid for 2015-2017 and 2020-2021.

Wreck on Interstate 30 in Bryant blocks right eastbound lane, shoulder | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

A wreck involving two tractor trailers has slowed traffic from the Bryant area into Little Rock on Interstate 30 Wednesday morning. IDriveArkansas describes the wreck as a "rollover incident" near exit 123 on I-30 involving two tractor trailers. The incident happened just after 5 a.m. Initial reports from the wreck said there was a reported injury, according to iDrive Arkansas' X account. The last time for an update on traffic conditions was 8:35 a.m., as of 9:30 a.m.

Living in Batesville Arkansas: A Guide to Moving, Visiting, and Exploring the White River City

Nestled along the banks of the White River in north-central Arkansas, Batesville offers a blend of small-town charm, outdoor recreation, and a growing local economy. Whether you are considering moving to Batesville, Arkansas, or planning a visit, this guide provides essential information to help you make the most of your time in this historic community. From its scenic riverfront to its vibrant downtown, Batesville is a destination worth discovering.

Visiting Batesville AR: A Comprehensive Guide to the Oldest City in Arkansas

Nestled in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains along the banks of the White River, Batesville, Arkansas, offers a unique blend of natural beauty, history, and small-town charm. As the oldest city in Arkansas, Batesville (often referred to locally as Batesville AR) has a rich heritage that dates back to the early 1800s. Whether you're planning a weekend getaway or a longer stay, this guide will help you make the most of your visit to Batesville Arkansas.

Hybrid work schedules, infill push part of commercial real estate trends - Talk Business & Politics

Clay Ramey, vice president of capital assets for Tempus Realty Partners, recently offered his thoughts on commercial real estate trends he's seeing in Northwest Arkansas and other regions of the U.S. heartland. Tempus Realty Partners develops and manages commercial, office and industrial properties across the Southeast and Midwest. Ramey said "build-to-suit" development, especially for industrial and office, is picking up momentum in the post-COVID return to on-premise work space.

FutureFuel: Q1 Earnings Snapshot - WTOP News

FutureFuel Corp. (FF) on Monday reported a loss of $20.6 million in its first quarter. The Batesville, Arkansas-based company said it had a loss of 47 cents per share. The biofuel and specialty chemical maker posted revenue of $32 million in the period.

Source: https://wtop.com/news/2026/05/futurefuel-q1-earnings-snapshot/

The Observer trades Pine Bluff for Little Rock - Arkansas Times

That didn't sound expensive, but it did sound a little urgent. They were words we've been waiting to hear for an embarrassingly long time -- four and a half years -- as one project begat another inside a 100-plus-year-old house we bought in Hillcrest. He was finally done. I wasn't exactly certain if there was an underlying meaning to his plea.

Texas begins softball title defense among the favorites in a wide-open NCAA championship bracket

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- Texas is in prime position to successfully defend its national softball championship The Longhorns will need to navigate perhaps the most balanced and unpredictable field in NCAA Championships history to do it. Texas, which takes the No. 2 overall seed into regional play, will open against Wagner on Friday in the Austin Regional. The Longhorns (42-10) still have Teagan Kavan, the Most Outstanding Player of last year's Women's College World Series, leading the way from the circle.

Then and Now: Relationships key to Steve Cox's career - Talk Business & Politics

Steve Cox builds relationships. That's been the common denominator in every job he's had - from his early days at Arvest Bank, to his 14-year career at the Rogers Lowell Chamber and now as director of client solutions at SafeHaven Security Group in Rogers. Instead of building relationships to sell the area, he's building relationships to sell security. "With the chamber, it was let's create jobs, let's create capital investment," he said.