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<p>Roby Brock</p>

Carter says no to governor’s run

Updated: May 17, 2013 4:21pm

House Speaker Davy Carter (R-Cabot) says he won’t run for Arkansas governor in 2014, citing a return to the private sector.

“After much deliberation, I have decided against a campaign for...

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<p>David Garner</p>

Simmons Bank announces promotion of David Garner

Updated: Feb 13, 2013 9:08pm

Simmons First National Corp. recently announced the promotion of David W. Garner, senior vice president and controller to senior vice president, controller and chief accounting officer, according...

<p>Libby Waters</p>

Simmons First announces promotion of Libby Waters

Updated: Feb 05, 2013 11:47pm

Simmons First National Bank recently announced the promotion of Libby Waters to vice president within the specialty banking group, according to J. Thomas May, chairman and chief executive officer...

<p>Sarah Castleberry</p>

Simmons First announces promotion of Bethea, Castleberry

Updated: Feb 05, 2013 8:23pm

Simmons First National Bank recently announced the promotions of Lindsey Bethea and Sarah Castleberry to consumer banking officers within the Consumer Banking Group, according to J. Thomas May,...

<p>Roby Brock</p>

Simmons First sees earnings boost

Updated: Jan 25, 2013 5:23pm

Simmons First National Corp. posted double-digit fourth-quarter and full-year earnings as growth in its loan portfolios gave the Pine Bluff-based bank holding company a boost. For the fourth...

Business News Roundup — Beebe’s state of the state address emphasizes health care

Updated: Jan 18, 2013 2:57pm

Gov. Mike Beebe delivered his final regular session speech to the 89th General Assembly with a big focus on the state Medicaid program.

Beebe disclosed that a one-time $300 million funding...

Week’s Business Roundup — Winter weather decimates parts of Arkansas

Updated: Dec 28, 2012 8:04pm

A heavy winter weather storm of ice, snow and sleet brought down power lines leaving nearly 200,000 Arkansans without power for days. The storm slammed parts of Arkansas on Christmas day and night...

Business News Roundup — Arkansas hires Wisconsin’s Bret Bielema as Razorback head coach

Updated: Dec 07, 2012 10:02pm

Bret Bielema, head football coach for the University of Wisconsin Badgers, has been hired to be the next head coach for the Arkansas Razorbacks.

During his first six years, Bielema posted 60...

Simmons First declares $0.20 per share dividend

Updated: Dec 06, 2012 7:22pm

The Simmons First National Corp. Board of Directors declared Thursday a regular $0.20 per share quarterly cash dividend payable Dec. 31 to shareholders of record Dec. 17.

This dividend...

Entergy buys Malvern power plant

Updated: Nov 30, 2012 5:15pm

Entergy Arkansas Inc. has purchased the Hot Spring Energy Facility at Malvern from KGen Hot Spring LLC for approximately $253 million. The company assumed ownership Friday.

In 2011, Entergy...

<p>SAJ Distributors in Pine Bluff is being purchased by Distributors Inc., the company announced Wednesday. (Special to The Commercial/William Harvey)</p>

SAJ Distributors bought by New York company

Updated: Nov 28, 2012 7:14pm

LITTLE ROCK — A Brooklyn, N.Y.-based company announced Wednesday that it has agreed to buy the assets of a Pine Bluff product distributor that was part of Walgreen Company’s purchase of the USA...

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