by - October 15, 2015 7:12 pm
The world of economic development is big every day for cities and counties alike, with the topic being the focus of a two-day meeting in Jonesboro. Delta Regional Authority co…
by - October 14, 2015 4:07 pm
Economic development can go hand in hand with agriculture serving as a key part of the region’s future, several farm capital business owners said Wednesday (Oct. 14). U.S. Rep. Rick…
by - October 14, 2015 3:51 pm
The fact that Arkansas State University owns an undivided one-half interest in any or all oil, gas and other minerals that may be under the ground at a proposed convention…
by - October 13, 2015 4:19 pm
The table was filled with city and county officials Tuesday (Oct. 13) as a deal between officials on a solution for district court funding remains on the table for now….
by - October 12, 2015 7:44 pm
The money invested as part of an economic development corporation will help the city of Jonesboro compete in a larger worldwide economic playing field, supporters of a proposed one-cent sales tax say.
by - October 12, 2015 7:03 pm
Craighead County officials will begin Tuesday building a financial roadmap with officials hoping not to face any proverbial potholes. County Judge Ed Hill announced Monday (Oct. 12) that five justices…
by - October 8, 2015 4:42 pm
An audit formally released Thursday showed that the Valley View School District did not follow state law in regards to nearly $440,000 worth of bids that were awarded.
by - October 7, 2015 4:56 pm
The community that invests in workforce development can and will be successful, the chamber’s president said Tuesday. Mark Young spoke to the Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce Workforce Development about…
by - October 6, 2015 7:34 pm
The Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce reached a significant milestone Tuesday as the group hosted its 100th annual banquet. The chamber began in 1915 as the Jonesboro Businessman’s Club, with…
by - October 5, 2015 8:06 pm
There are 585 miles of paved streets in Jonesboro, Mayor Harold Perrin said Monday as he discussed the need for constant road repairs in Jonesboro. In about a month, Jonesboro…
by - October 5, 2015 7:42 pm
A North Carolina company received approval Monday night to build a $20 million, 240-unit apartment complex near Arkansas State University. The council voted 8-4 on the plan after some debate….
by - October 5, 2015 2:32 pm
A Texas-based “Export Connector” will visit Arkansas next month to talk to business leaders about the virtues of exporting goods and services. Elyse Erikkson recently said her talk, called “The…
by - October 1, 2015 8:19 pm
Manufacturing is much more than pressing steel or driving a fork lift, several manufacturing officials said Thursday as the Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Manufacturing Day. Officials…
by - October 1, 2015 7:08 pm
The city of Jonesboro has worked at least six years to bring a convention center project to the city through several key twists and turns, according to records obtained by Talk Business & Politics.
by - September 30, 2015 6:28 pm
Jonesboro Mayor Harold Perrin said Wednesday (Sept. 30) that his administration has worked to bring a convention center to Jonesboro for several years, working with several groups on the issue….
by - September 29, 2015 6:30 pm
There was some debate between Jonesboro city leaders and officials with Arkansas State University in regards to the construction of at least two conference centers in the town, according to…
by - September 28, 2015 10:08 pm
A sparse crowd on Monday night heard from Jonesboro city officials as well as residents on the pros and cons of a proposed one-cent sales tax that will be decided…
by - September 25, 2015 9:37 am
The numbers were one-tenth of one percent off, but the result was the same. Both Craighead County and the city of Jonesboro saw their sales tax numbers go up in…
by - September 24, 2015 11:05 am
A Northeast Arkansas county judge on Thursday announced he was switching political parties, with Republican state party officials optimistic of more numbers. In a statement, state GOP officials announced that…
by - September 23, 2015 9:29 pm
The weather in Northeast Arkansas is expected to be good this weekend and so will the barbecue being cooked in downtown Jonesboro, according to festival organizers.
