by - July 1, 2025 9:00 am
Jonesboro population, job numbers trending higher
William Jones had a plan. He was running for a seat in the Arkansas Senate in Poinsett County. If elected, he told his constituents he would propose that a new…
Author: George Jared
by - June 30, 2025 11:00 am
BRICS+ could negatively impact US, Arkansas agri industry
Goldman Sachs economist Jim O’Neill in 2001 wrote a research paper on the economies of four large countries — Brazil, Russia, India and China — that were not a part…
by - June 30, 2025 9:57 am
A-State Board approves funding for three projects
The Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees approved three projects during a special meeting Friday (June 27) and A-State’s College of Education and Behavioral Sciences received accreditation. Trustees also…
by - June 25, 2025 3:50 pm
Helena West-Helena Mayor Christopher Franklin charged with tax fraud
Helena West-Helena Mayor Christopher Franklin, 44, was arrested Tuesday (June 24), according to the Arkansas State Police. He was charged with not paying his taxes and is facing numerous felony…
by - June 24, 2025 3:24 pm
Cotton crop planted; producers leery of future rains
Virtually all of the state’s cotton crop has been planted and now producers are in a waiting game to see if weather conditions will dry out. Since the beginning of…
by - June 23, 2025 9:09 pm
Jonesboro city council approves $17.5 million revenue bond proposal for infrastructure improvements
The Jonesboro City Council has approved millions of dollars in capital improvement projects throughout the city. The Council recently approved a $17.5 million revenue bond issue that is part of…
by - June 19, 2025 10:54 am
Terms set for US Steel-Nippon deal
The country’s first billion-dollar corporation and at one time its largest company has been sold despite national security concerns. U.S. Steel has been sold to Japanese-based Nippon Steel Corporation for…
by - June 18, 2025 3:00 pm
Chinese soybean imports plummet
Tariffs, low commodity prices, historic rains, spiraling input costs, and a lack of an updated Farm Bill have left many row crop producers in the doldrums, and some have decided…
by - June 17, 2025 10:15 am
Savannah Sandage named a Fulbright U.S. Student Fellow
Arkansas State University alumna Savannah Sandage, a Batesville native and recent graduate with a bachelor’s degree in economics and a bachelor’s degree in world languages and cultures, has been selected…
by - June 16, 2025 8:07 pm
Jonesboro, Craighead County sales tax collections improve in May
Sales and use tax collections in the city of Jonesboro ventured into slightly positive territory during the month of May but remained down when compared to the first five months…
by - June 16, 2025 2:39 pm
Brian Emison returns to First Community Bank
First Community Bank has rehired Brian Emison as senior vice president, retail deposit officer. In this role, Emison will focus on deposit growth, with an emphasis on technical applications and…
by - June 16, 2025 8:37 am
Southern Tenant Farmers Museum lands $1.2 million grant
The Arkansas Natural and Cultural Resources Council (ANCRC) will provide the Southern Tenant Farmers Museum (STFM), an Arkansas State University Heritage Site, with a $1.272 million grant needed to complete…
by - June 12, 2025 1:24 pm
State Agri Department issues reminder on dicamba ban
Dicamba cannot be used at this time in Arkansas after a series of court rulings, and those that defy the law face stiff state and federal penalties. The Arkansas Department…
by - June 12, 2025 9:38 am
Tekla Research donates $130,000 to fund WBU’s produce operations
Eagle Farms at Williams Baptist University will expand its produce operation, thanks to a gift from Tekla Research and families involved with the company. The $130,000 gift will fund the…
by - June 11, 2025 8:59 pm
Newport economic leaders offer AI tool to local businesses
The Newport Area Chamber of Commerce and the Newport Economic Development Commission (NEDC) will offer a new tool for local businesses, landlords, and realtors. They will now have access to…
by - June 10, 2025 6:03 pm
Arkansas Department of Agriculture distributes 15,400 tree seedlings statewide this Spring
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture held its fifth annual Free Tree Friday this Spring and distributed 15,400 tree seedlings during 35 events held across the state. A total of 3,620…
by - June 10, 2025 12:45 pm
Corn crop in Arkansas planted
Nearly all of the state’s corn crop has been planted, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. About 98% of Arkansas’ projected 710,000 corn acres are in the ground. This…
by - June 10, 2025 12:24 pm
Arkansas connections in Rwanda change agricultural landscape
Rosine Ndayishimiye dreamed of becoming an astronaut in her youth. There was only one problem. She was a Rwanda native, and the African nation didn’t have a space program. To…
by - June 9, 2025 7:28 pm
Farmers share concerns, call for action at governor’s roundtable
Arkansas’ agriculture economy is in peril and Gov. Sarah Sanders wants to better understand the plight of farmers firsthand. The governor held a roundtable discussion with farmers, businessmen, elected officials…
by - June 9, 2025 9:03 am
ASU System approves $314 million budget, raising tuition
The Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees has approved a combined $314.4 million operating budget, as well as tuition and fees, for 2025-2026 at its seven institutions. ASU System…