Author: George Jared

George Jared

Arkansas farm income expected to drop 8% next year

Net farm income in Arkansas this year is projected to be down sharply when compared to 2024, but there are reasons — primarily new federal aid — to think net…

Studies point to benefit of rice as an ingredient in brewing beer

There is archeological evidence that humans were brewing beer in China almost 10,000 years ago. Other evidence points to beer brewing in Iraq 7,000 years ago, and the ancient Egyptians…

National Cold War Center raises $400,000

The National Cold War Center (NCWC) in Blytheville recently raised more than $400,000 during its annual Cold War Gala and Cold War Conversation events earlier this month. The amount raised…

Soybean volume drops in Arkansas; cotton yield estimate questioned

The volume of soybeans harvested in Arkansas is down significantly as compared to last year, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) monthly Crop Production report. Arkansas’ overall 2025…

Amazon to shutter one of its Little Rock facilities for major repairs

Amazon’s largest fulfillment facility in Arkansas will be shuttered indefinitely, and thousands of full and part-time employees will be laid off with pay while structural repairs are completed. Company spokesman…

A-State ASBTDC to offer AI in business class

The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center (ASBTDC) at Arkansas State University, in partnership with El Centro Hispano and Carl B. and Florence E. King Foundation, will host a…

Real estate developer Ron Rhodes has died

Businessman and Arkansas State University Distinguished Alumnus Ron Rhodes has died. Rhodes, 78, passed away Tuesday (Nov. 18) according to a social media post by his company King-Rhodes & Associates. “It is with great…

Chris Richey hired as Jonesboro’s new director of Grants and Community Development

Jonesboro Mayor Harold Copenhaver announced Wednesday (Nov. 19) the city has hired Chris Richey of Benton as its new director of Grants and Community Development. Richey’s previous experience includes CEO…

Jonesboro’s sales tax collections still on record pace

Sales tax collections in the city of Jonesboro and Craighead County have maintained a record pace through the first 10 months of the year, but the collections are not keeping…

Public hearing slated for connector route on U.S. 49 in Jonesboro

The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) will host a Location and Design Public Hearing in Jonesboro on Thursday (Nov. 20), to discuss the design plans and environmental assessment for the…

‘The Six Types of Working Genius’ workshop slated at A-State

Regional professionals will offer their insights at an event presented in partnership by the College of Engineering and Computer Science and the Delta Center for Economic Development at Arkansas State…

Riceland Foods reports $1.15 billion in revenue

Despite economic uncertainties in the agriculture sector, Riceland Foods reported over $1.15 billion revenues during its last fiscal year. The total was reported recently at the company’s annual membership meeting….

USDA to dole $16 billion in disaster aid for farmers

The government shutdown is over and now more than $16 billion in Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP) assistance will be provided to farmers through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm…

New steel mill slated for Big River Steel Works campus

When Japanese-based Nippon Steel Corporation was allowed to acquire U.S. Steel earlier this summer, one of the requirements for the merger was the company had to commit to investing an…

Evidence in West Memphis Three case sent to lab

Hairs, ligatures and possibly other evidence collected after three 8-year-old boys were murdered on May 5, 1993 in West Memphis has been sent to Bode Laboratories for advanced DNA testing….

St. Bernards expands in Paragould, Jonesboro

St. Bernards Healthcare expanded its behavioral health services in Greene County on Monday (Nov. 10) with the opening of a new Counseling Center in Paragould. The standalone facility features advanced…

Revisions made to Pocahontas Bypass project

After receiving public feedback during a meeting earlier this summer, the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) has revised the design for the proposed Pocahontas Bypass project. The proposed project will…

A-State hosts second annual Catalyst: NEA Economic Development & Leadership Forum

About 600 business, education, and government leaders recently gathered for the Catalyst: NEA Economic Development & Leadership Forum at the Embassy Suites Red Wolf Convention Center in Jonesboro. The daylong…

Presentations sought for 31st Delta Symposium

Organizers of the 31st annual Delta Symposium at Arkansas State University have issued a call for papers and presentations. The Department of English, Philosophy and World Languages, the primary sponsor,…

I-55 bridge in Memphis to be shutdown for repairs

All lanes of the Interstate 55 Mississippi River bridge will be closed Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 15-16, to allow crews to perform bridge joint repairs. Weather permitting, I-55 will be…

Online shopping becoming habitual for a majority of consumers

Bank OZK posts quarterly declines in net income, revenue

Lyon College School of Dental Medicine Patient Care Clinic open to patients

Professional and business services, tourism drive Arkansas job growth in June