Independent Dillard’s directors, including Little Rock’s Warren Stephens, have issued a statement in support of William Dillard II, CEO of the department store chain. Some unhappy shareholders want new leadership. Arkansas Business reports.

Also in LR business news today: Talk Business has the Department of Justice news release signing off on the Verizon-Alltel deal, conditioned on sale of some of Alltel’s properties in 22 states.

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