All the latest news about Northeast Arkansas.
by - February 22, 2021 4:39 pm
A week of record-low temperatures may impact Arkansas’ fire ant populations, but it likely won’t reduce flies or ticks, Kelly Loftin, extension entomologist for the University of Arkansas System Division…
by - February 18, 2021 1:24 pm
Soybean and cotton farmers got sobering news earlier this week when a much more herbicide resistant form of pigweed was discovered in the eastern-most section of Northeast Arkansas. Tom Barber,…
by - February 17, 2021 4:01 pm
Those with show swine are being warned about porcine epidemic diarrhea virus, or PED, that may affect their pigs. The disease doesn’t affect other breeds of pigs, scientists said. “Because…
by - February 17, 2021 3:57 pm
Ritter Communications has hired Jeff Chapman as Vice President and General Manager of the telecom company’s Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) business sector. Chapman manages the strategic plans and initiatives for Fiber-to-the-Home infrastructure…
by - February 16, 2021 3:08 pm
Jonesboro and Northeast Arkansas’ largest county, Craighead County, continue an unparalleled sales tax growth pattern that has lasted the better part of a decade. Both the city and county registered…
by - February 15, 2021 5:35 pm
Single-digit wind chills, freezing water in pipes and troughs, and high snow loads on roofs are causing concerns for poultry and cattle operations, specialists from the University of Arkansas System…
by - February 15, 2021 12:32 pm
Three finalists for the Dean of the College of Nursing and Health Professions will make visits to Arkansas State University during the next two weeks. The chair of the search,…
by - February 11, 2021 2:02 pm
Five new circuit judges are now a month into their six-year terms in the 2nd Judicial District, dealing with both the change of gears in their professional lives and the…
by - February 11, 2021 1:55 pm
The Delta Caucus has received several reports that people in some east Arkansas counties are using a parasitic worm treatment to treat COVID-19. In Arkansas, Prairie, and White counties, several…
by - February 10, 2021 2:30 pm
Centennial Bank announced three promotions Wednesday (Feb. 10) for its Jonesboro market. Brittney Flowers has been promoted to senior business development officer of Centennial Bank, according to Sonny Campbell, Divisional…
by - February 9, 2021 2:27 pm
Arkansas State University Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics Terry Mohajir resigned Tuesday (Feb. 9) to take the athletic director’s job at the University of Central Florida. ASU Chancellor Dr. Kelly…
by - February 9, 2021 9:05 am
One of the Natural State’s newest former crops, peanuts, had a banner year in 2020 despite weather problems and a partial re-plant. A couple of new buying points helped streamline…
by - February 8, 2021 6:06 pm
Jonesboro Mayor Harold Copenhaver was born at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., and during his youth he thought his future would be in the military. The…
by - February 8, 2021 11:05 am
Arkansas’ wine industry has two new wine grape varieties. The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is offering new commercial options that are adapted for growing in Arkansas vineyards….
by - February 7, 2021 11:06 am
Soap Wash Funding LLC made the most significant residential and commercial property transfer in Craighead County, from Dec. 15 through Jan. 15, according to the Craighead County Assessor’s Office. The…
by - February 6, 2021 12:35 pm
Black River Technical College was awarded a $598,000 Regional Workforce Grant for Industrial Computing technology. This grant will be used to buy software and equipment for existing programs and may…
by - February 4, 2021 2:03 pm
Gov. Asa Hutchinson made three appointments to the Board of Trustees of the Arkansas State University (ASU) System. Hutchinson signed Act 18, on Feb. 1 officially adding Henderson State University…
by - February 4, 2021 1:21 pm
Armor Bank has hired Sue Colinger as Marianna market president. This comes after the bank’s announcement last fall regarding its acquisition of the Marianna branch of Farmers and Merchants Bank….
by - February 3, 2021 11:29 am
St. Bernards Healthcare has started booking appointments to anyone 70 years or older who wishes to receive the COVID-19 vaccine at no charge. The healthcare system will receive vaccine requests…
by - February 3, 2021 11:28 am
An agreement to keep Arkansas Razorback football games at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock includes a long-awaited matchup with Arkansas State University in 2025, and two games with the…
