Author: George Jared

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BRTC, WBU enter into collaborative agreement

Two higher education institutions in Northeast Arkansas will work in concert to help better train the region’s workforce. Black River Technical College and Williams Baptist University formally signed a workforce…

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Jonesboro seeks $21 million BUILD grant

The city of Jonesboro will seek a $21 million federal grant for infrastructure and safety improvements near the Ridge Athletic Complex. The city is investing an additional $5.5 million in…

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Dismal prices may cut cotton acres in 2026

Cotton acres in Arkansas were sharply down in 2025, and that downward trend may continue in 2026. The primary culprit is prices. With cotton prices consistently trending lower and soybean…