by - June 10, 2020 5:42 pm
The number of COVID-19 cases in Northeast Arkansas continues to grow at a rapid rate even as some political and business leaders have called for a further re-opening of the…
by - June 9, 2020 2:57 pm
The number of known COVID-19 cases since testing began March 11 has topped 10,000, Gov. Asa Hutchinson reported during Tuesday’s (June 9) daily briefing. The governor also said he will…
by - June 9, 2020 12:49 pm
New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM) at Arkansas State University has hired Glen Rounsaville to serve as assistant dean of planning and operations. NYITCOM Dean Shane…
by - June 8, 2020 4:58 pm
Cotton growers who have been financially hurt by a global drop in demand and market prices are now eligible for relief funding through the federal Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. The…
by - June 4, 2020 3:09 pm
The Osceola/Southern Mississippi Chamber of Commerce has a new executive director. Sheri Adams, who has spent the last several years working for the chamber, has been selected as the new…
by - June 4, 2020 2:09 pm
The COVID-19 pandemic radically changed how Arkansas State University system delivered its spring semester to students, but there will be no change to the amount of money students will pay…
by - June 3, 2020 2:31 pm
A partnership with Arkansas State University and the city of Jonesboro has led to an app that Jonesboro’s JET bus riders can use to see their buses online in real…
by - June 3, 2020 11:50 am
Escalating troubles with China are expected to impact soybean exports again in 2020 following a trend that developed as the trade wars started in early 2018. In response to this,…
by - June 2, 2020 6:10 pm
Community spread of COVID-19 is rapidly rising in Arkansas and Craighead County has emerged as a potential hot spot. During the last 24 hours, the county had 21 new cases…
by - June 1, 2020 5:29 pm
Arkansas Secretary of Agriculture Wes Ward was elected president of the Southern Association of State Departments of Agriculture (SASDA) for 2020-21 during its annual conference held virtually on Monday (June…
by - June 1, 2020 2:07 pm
Riceland Foods announced Monday (June 1) its new Ingrain Good initiative focused on creating value through sustainability across the farmer-owned cooperative. Riceland Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Ben…
by - June 1, 2020 2:05 pm
The Northeast Arkansas Regional Transportation Planning Commission will hold a virtual public involvement meeting to present results from the Highway 91 Safe Transportation for Every Pedestrian Innovation Study. The Highway…
by - May 29, 2020 11:21 pm
For years, residents have complained about poor internet and cable service provided by Suddenlink. There are many parts of the city that the company is the only internet option. Last…
by - May 28, 2020 3:17 pm
Indigo Agriculture and Anheuser-Busch have the results of their effort to produce rice grown with specific environmental attributes. The resource and emissions savings achieved in the inaugural year of the…
by - May 27, 2020 5:42 pm
The Arkansas 30 Day Fund and Arkansas State University announced a partnership on Wednesday (May 27) to help Arkansas small businesses struggling as a result of COVID-19. The fund was…
by - May 27, 2020 4:58 pm
Arkansas is near its peak number of COVID-19 hospitalizations, Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Wednesday (May 27) while meeting with officials in Jonesboro. The governor said there are 108 people in…
by - May 27, 2020 2:43 pm
One of the leading indicators of a potential economic collapse is a drop in sales tax receipts at the city and county levels. For the time being, there hasn’t been…
by - May 26, 2020 8:09 pm
COVID-19 has now claimed more than 100,000 lives nationwide, according to the Centers for Disease Control, and the growth in cases and deaths in Northeast Arkansas remains unthwarted. Crittenden County…
by - May 26, 2020 9:38 am
Heath Simpson has been named as chief financial officer for Ritter Communications, the Jonesboro-based broadband and communications firm. Simpson will oversee the company’s financial operations. Simpson brings 25 years of…
by - May 21, 2020 1:24 pm
The U.S. Hemp Authority (USHA), the hemp industry’s organization that promotes high standards, best practices and self-regulation for growers, processors and product manufacturers, announced four new board members to its…
