April 2020

Student entrepreneurs have forged quite a reputation at the University of Arkansas. For years, UA student teams have competed in entrepreneurship competitions around the world, racking up millions in prize money. Now, there will be a competition right here in…

Economies have survived past global crises, but the coronavirus seemingly has launched a new chapter in modern human history. As with 9/11, it’s likely that business won’t return to pre-pandemic normal. In many respects, the industrialized world is treading new…

Solar is an attractive energy option because of its predictable nature and strong long-term return on investment (ROI). These characteristics are particularly appealing in the current financial climate, and the adoption of solar is growing rapidly. There are several key…

Following his stint as a legislator and Speaker of the Arkansas House of Representatives, attorney Robbie Wills of Conway became a certified pilot. His Wills Law Firm was brought in to represent the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), a…

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce recently profiled 10 industries thriving in the coronavirus pandemic. Not surprisingly, liquor stores is one of them. Across the globe, newfound homebodies are finding ways to pass the time. And not surprisingly, that includes drinking.…

Hospitals are busy right now, as physicians, nurses and other professionals work to treat COVID-19 patients and test for the highly transmissible virus. However, other parts of the hospitals are much quieter, especially cardiology departments. These healthcare systems in Arkansas…

Dhu Thompson of Delta Plastics/Revolution Bags is back as title sponsor of the Donald W. Reynolds Arkansas Governor’s Cup collegiate business-plan competition. 2020 has been a big year for the Governor’s Cup. Not only does it mark the event’s 20th…

Photography by Jamison Mosley Arkansas is facing a deeply challenging year for the economy with the coronavirus pandemic negatively impacting nearly every sector, leading to large numbers of layoffs, major declines in state tax revenues, huge disruption (especially for small…

Virus could send charter, corporate aviation use skyward There are not many people who can claim a ringside seat to aviation history, let alone two, but Troy Hogue is one such person. The Henderson State University graduate was a commercial airline…

The dogs are loving this whole home sequester thing. Two black Labs and a golden retriever, ranging in age from 9 to 12, have become accustomed to the good life. Sleeping in bed with us, licking plates, occupying laps… So,…