Alcoa Corporation Sells Gum Springs Waste Treatment Facility
Alcoa Corporation is selling its waste treatment facility in Gum Springs to Veolia ES Technical Solutions (VTS).
Under the terms of agreement for the transaction, Alcoa is set to receive $200 million in cash for the sale of the Gum Springs facility. Alcoa is selling Elemental Environmental Solutions (EES), a subsidiary which owns the 1,300-acre waste treatment facility.
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U-Haul Not Hiring Smokers in Arkansas and 20 Other States
Smokers will not be welcome to apply at U-Haul in Arkansas soon.
Starting in February 2020, U-Haul International will not hire nicotine users in Arkansas, as well as 20 other states. The policy is designed to promote a healthy workforce, according to the company. Read the full story here.
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Arkansas Pulls in Higher Revenue Than Expected in December
Arkansas had a higher revenue pull in December than forecast, according to the state Department of Finance and Administration. Corporate income tax and sales tax collections helped bolster the revenue, increasing it above projections.
According to DFA numbers, the state had a net general revenue of $547.6 million in December. Read the full story here.
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Arkansas Surgical Hospital Names New CEO
A new chief executive officer will be taking over the reins of the Arkansas Surgical Hospital in 2020.
Brian Fowler has been named the new CEO, taking over the position from Carrie Helm. Fowler assumed the role on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020. Read the full story here.
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A New Year for the Razorbacks: Top Five Hogs Predictions for 2020
As we take a step forward to 2020 and a new decade, Hog fans are eagerly anticipating what lies ahead. Or they’re just glad the 2019 football season is over, and Chad Morris is no longer the UA football coach.
Whatever the case, 2020 is a new beginning. Here are five predictions for the Hogs’ New Year. Read the full story here.
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