by - July 27, 2022 4:39 pm
United Way of NEA leader describes COVID-19 impact
As a child, Rachel Guerin watched her dad help a lot of people. At times, it frustrated her that he spent so much time tending to others’ needs. When she…
Author: George Jared
by - July 26, 2022 4:50 pm
Cattle herds plummet nationally as slaughter cattle sales in Arkansas balloon
The first tangible signs that the beef cattle industry in Arkansas is retracting are now visible. Cattle farmers throughout the South and West are culling herds, according to the U.S….
by - July 21, 2022 2:12 pm
Envirotech selects its first vehicle dealer in Arkansas
Arkansas’ only car manufacturer has selected its first dealer in the state. Envirotech announced Thursday (July 21) it has partnered with Jonesboro-based DaVinci Innovations (DVI) as its first dealer in…
by - July 20, 2022 6:29 pm
Craighead County among top counties for new COVID-19 infections
COVID-19 cases are on the rise in Arkansas and Craighead County in Northeast Arkansas is among the top for new cases in the state. The Arkansas Department of Health reported…
by - July 19, 2022 8:01 pm
Sultana Disaster Museum receives $1 million federal grant; Southwest Trail gets $2 million
For years, an effort has been underway to build a museum to commemorate the sinking of the Sultana, a Civil War steamboat that sank April 27, 1865, in the choppy…
by - July 19, 2022 9:58 am
Arkansas cattle producers facing ‘disaster’ as record drought conditions worsen
Drought conditions in Arkansas continue to worsen and it’s starting to have an impact on the state’s largest economic sector, agriculture. The impacts to row crops won’t be known for…
by - July 18, 2022 10:16 am
Arkansas Forestry Division ups wildfire danger risk level as temperatures soar statewide
Parts of Arkansas received some much-needed rain during the weekend, but the overall wildfire threat level has gone up significantly in July. And, the forecast predicts even hotter and drier…
by - July 16, 2022 9:11 am
Supply chain, costs, labor force are top issues for regional construction sector
The McDaniel family has for generations been known for two things in Northeast Arkansas — practicing law and construction. The family had been involved in building projects since the early…
by - July 14, 2022 3:48 pm
Drone program to help monitor Arkansas forests
Dr. Hamdi Zurqani, assistant professor of geospatial science, joined the University of Arkansas-Monticello College of Forestry, Agriculture and Natural Resources (CFANR) in the fall of 2021. When he arrived on…
by - July 14, 2022 10:53 am
Arkansas Discovery Farms, Anheuser-Busch partner to host rice production field day in NEA
A rice production field day will be held Wednesday (July 20) and will be co-hosted by the Arkansas Discovery Farm Program and Anheuser-Busch. It will highlight water and nutrient efficiency,…
by - July 11, 2022 4:40 pm
Dr. Todd Shields picked as new Arkansas State University chancellor
Arkansas State University on Monday (July 11) selected Dr. Todd Shields as its new Jonesboro campus chancellor. Shields, who has served as the dean of the University of Arkansas’s Fulbright…
by - July 7, 2022 12:20 pm
Governor, state education department commit to Henderson State University
Henderson State University in Arkadelphia has been in financial turmoil for the past few years. Still, Gov. Asa Hutchinson, Arkansas Education Secretary Johnny Key and others emphasized Thursday (July 7)…
by - July 6, 2022 12:48 pm
Arkansas farmers experiencing bollworm explosion
The numbers of a common, damaging pest in Arkansas row crops have surged in the last several weeks. Bollworms, a moth caterpillar, are typically found in cotton, soybean and corn…
by - July 5, 2022 3:43 pm
Second annual Big Grass Bluegrass Festival slated in Paragould
The second annual Big Grass Bluegrass Festival will be held July 21-23, in downtown Paragould. The event is presented by the Collins Theatre Foundation with support from KASU, as well…
by - July 4, 2022 5:10 pm
Envirotech, AEDC enter into $27 million agreement
Northeast Arkansas electric vehicle manufacturer, Envirotech, has entered into a $27 million agreement with the Arkansas Economic Development Commission. The agreement will aid in facility construction and expansion in Osceola,…
by - June 29, 2022 4:31 pm
Jonesboro posts record first half in sales and use tax collections
The first half of the year sales and use tax collections are in the coffers and Jonesboro appears to be rampaging towards another record setting year. Northeast Arkansas’ largest city…
by - June 28, 2022 4:50 pm
Lack of rain impacting row crops, cattle; corn, soybean prices remain at decade highs
Corn and soybean prices continue to soar upwards, but the lack of rain could eat into row crop farmers’ profits. Grain price hikes are negatively impacting cattle producers. Less than…
by - June 27, 2022 11:14 am
State Rep. Dwight Tosh is a 60-year cancer survivor; was 17th St. Jude patient
State Rep. Dwight Tosh, R-Jonesboro, received a near death sentence when he was only 13 years old. The healthy teenager developed a high fever that wouldn’t break. He was soon…
by - June 26, 2022 9:15 am
Hytrol Conveyor breaks ground on new warehouse and distribution center in Jonesboro
Hytrol Conveyor Co. and Haag Brown Commercial Real Estate and Development, through its holding company, Real Estate for e-Commerce, broke ground Friday (June 24) on a new warehouse and distribution…
by - June 23, 2022 2:11 pm
Judge denies advanced DNA testing in West Memphis 3 case
Crittenden County Circuit Court Judge Tonya Alexander denied a petition Thursday (June 23) by Damien Echols to have advanced DNA testing done on ligatures that were recovered in the 1993…