by - July 16, 2026 5:59 pm
Arkansas’ First Congressional District is set to receive about $60 million in funds for flood control. U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Jonesboro, said he voted to pass the Water Resources Development…
by - July 15, 2026 7:12 pm
Residents in Jonesboro got to hear a common and alarming sound on Tuesday (July 14) when the system of sirens sounded the possibly of twisters in the area. There was…
by - July 14, 2026 10:19 pm
The largest solar array ever built in the U.S. will be in Mississippi County. Cypress Creek Energy and Google on Tuesday (July 14) joined community leaders, project partners, and elected…
by - July 13, 2026 2:22 pm
Parts of Arkansas have been deluged with rain during the last week, but nearly all of the state is in some form of drought, according to the U.S. drought monitor….
by - July 9, 2026 7:30 pm
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture has released the 2025 Arkansas Groundwater Protection and Management Report. The report reflects mixed groundwater trends in Arkansas’ major aquifers. In the Alluvial aquifer, average groundwater levels…
by - July 9, 2026 7:28 pm
The Arkansas Legislative Council (ALC) has approved an amendment to the Arkansas Department of Agriculture rules on pesticide use, establishing requirements for the use of warfarin-based bait products labeled for the control…
by - July 7, 2026 12:24 pm
A team of students from Arkansas State University will compete for a $25,000 prize on a new television show “Cast in Steel.” The show will start streaming Thursday (July 9)…
by - July 7, 2026 12:18 pm
The Arkansas Wheat Promotion Board has distributed $83,533 in funding for research and promotion projects. The selected projects will support the growth and market development of Arkansas’ wheat industry. “These…
by - July 6, 2026 6:46 pm
Gov. Sarah Sanders announced on Monday (July 6) she has appointed Steve Kueter of Paragould as the newest member of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. Kueter will serve a…
by - July 6, 2026 6:18 pm
Oobotic, an advanced manufacturing company, has established its first production facility in Melbourne. The company plans to invest approximately $6.5 million in the facility and create up to 70 jobs…
by - July 6, 2026 11:35 am
It’s been 10 years since PECO Foods began operations in Northeast Arkansas. The company spent $200 million to build a poultry processing plant in Pocahontas and a feed mill in…
by - July 1, 2026 7:05 pm
A new economic impact report released by the Arkansas Hospital Association compiles statewide data on employment, payroll, purchasing, and capital spending to illustrate how hospitals help drive the Arkansas economy….
by - July 1, 2026 8:30 am
William Nix wanted to start a ferry on the Black River in Lawrence County. A bond for the ferry business was written and signed more than 200 years ago. Around…
by - July 1, 2026 8:10 am
FNBC Bancorp, the bank holding company for FNBC Bank, has entered into an agreement and plan of merger to acquire RiverWind Bancshares. RiverWind will be merged with and into FNBC,…
by - July 1, 2026 6:52 am
Former Hoxie Mayor Lanny Tinker has died. Tinker, 76, served two terms as Hoxie’s mayor. During his tenure, he worked to improve the city’s infrastructure, such as roads and water…
by - June 29, 2026 6:32 pm
The Jonesboro Advertising & Promotion Commission and First Community Bank have reached a naming rights partnership that will officially rename the Ridge Athletics Center as the First Community Bank Sportsplex….
by - June 29, 2026 8:12 am
Hybar has raised $1.1 billion to expand its scrap metal recycling steel rebar mini mill in Osceola, the company has announced. Hybar’s existing steel rebar mini mill is completing its…
by - June 28, 2026 8:00 am
The number six has dominated Hallie Shoffner’s life. She was a sixth-generation farmer from Jackson County. During February of 2025 she had six spreadsheets each depicting different scenarios about how…
by - June 25, 2026 8:54 pm
Citizens Bank has named Alan Jessup executive vice president and chief operating officer, broadening his leadership role as the bank positions the organization for sustained growth. Jessup, who joined Citizens…
by - June 24, 2026 1:56 pm
Lawrence Healthcare has selected Anthony Knighton to serve as the system’s new president following a comprehensive search and review process. Knighton joins Lawrence, bringing more than 25 years working in…
