by - March 10, 2020 1:37 pm
Farmers to face water shortages as new century unfolds
Farmers will deal with a myriad of issues in the coming decades that will impact production in the fields. One problem that has been increasing is the lack of water….
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by - March 9, 2020 4:52 pm
ASU System adopts new financial reserve policy; also prepares for coronavirus outbreak
A new financial reserve policy adopted by the Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees will help protect the long-term fiscal health of its member institutions. One of the first…
by - March 9, 2020 3:48 pm
Major road work begins on I-555; traffic delays expected
Traffic patterns in Jonesboro could be disrupted during the next 18 months as a major road reconstruction project begins on I-555. Work was expected to begin Tuesday (March 10), according…
by - March 8, 2020 9:47 am
Car Wash sale tops NEA big deals at $1.3 million
Sai Real Estate LLC made the most significant residential and commercial property transfer in Craighead County between Jan. 15 through Feb. 15, according to the Craighead County Assessor’s Office. Sai…
by - March 5, 2020 8:34 pm
Governor in Jonesboro for Embassy Suites Red Wolf Convention Center grand opening
Speaking at the grand opening ceremony Thursday (March 5) for the Embassy Suites Red Wolf Convention Center on the Arkansas State University campus, Gov. Asa Hutchinson touted the value of…
by - March 5, 2020 7:25 pm
Women entrepreneurs discuss opportunities during accelHERate event
Kristie Brewer loved math and when she decided to start a small business in 2014, she started to crunch the numbers. After a lot of research she and her husband…
by - March 4, 2020 7:41 pm
Text service to aid in farm crop production
Farmers utilize a lot of tools and services to optimize field production and yields. The latest implement that might maximize their crop performances is a cell phone. Earlier this week,…
by - March 3, 2020 11:58 pm
Sullivan topples Cooper to take Senate District 21 seat
Despite campaigning by Gov. Asa Hutchinson, the titular head of the Republican Party of Arkansas, State Sen. John Cooper, R-Jonesboro, could not stave off challenger Rep. Dan Sullivan, R-Jonesboro, in…
by - March 3, 2020 4:50 pm
Department of Agriculture to host ‘Local Conversations’ forum
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture will host its first Local Conversations of the year on Thursday (March 5) to help connect Arkansas farmers and producers with the buying community. The…
by - March 2, 2020 7:02 pm
U.S. Rep. Crawford makes changes to his D.C. staff
U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Jonesboro, has made several changes to his staff in Washington, D.C. Ashley Shelton has been appointed as his legislative director and Kathryn King has been designated…
by - February 27, 2020 5:16 pm
RE/MAX Real Estate Centre merges into Halsey Thrasher Harpole Real Estate Group
For the second time in six months, Halsey Thrasher Harpole Real Estate Group is merging with another real estate company to expand their representation of clients in Northeast Arkansas. Principals…
by - February 27, 2020 4:05 pm
Jonesboro touts ‘Opportunity Zones’ as good investments
There is an effort underway to spur investment in blighted and impoverished areas of the state, and there are several places in Jonesboro that have been designated as “Opportunity Zones”…
by - February 26, 2020 7:04 pm
ASU has four finalists for college of business dean
Four finalists for the position of dean of the Neil Griffin College of Business at Arkansas State University will visit the campus for interviews and public presentations, said Dr. Mary…
by - February 25, 2020 4:23 pm
Online sales taxes boost Craighead County, Jonesboro collections
Money continues to pour into Craighead County’s and the city of Jonesboro’s coffers if sales and use tax collections are an indicator. The county set its all-time collections record in…
by - February 24, 2020 7:37 pm
Governor stumps for Sen. Cooper in NEA; Rep. Sullivan outlines disagreements
A single State Senate primary race in Northeast Arkansas may have long-term ramifications in healthcare policy moving forward and it lured Gov. Asa Hutchinson to campaign Monday (Feb. 24) in…
by - February 24, 2020 7:16 pm
Jonesboro named Volunteer Community of the Year
Volunteerism and a key new downtown project garnered Jonesboro high statewide honors at the winter meetings of the Arkansas Municipal League in Little Rock. Jonesboro was named a Volunteer Community…
by - February 24, 2020 6:12 pm
Arkansas row crop farmers will work to ‘recover’ lost acres in 2020
The second half of the 2010s were a bleak time for many Arkansas farmers. Commodity prices were depressed and ongoing trade wars with China, Mexico, and other countries reduced market…
by - February 23, 2020 9:16 pm
Agriculture leader says farmers are navigating tough environment, sees positives on the horizon
Marshall Stewart’s farm equipment company has navigated the financial storms that have wrought havoc on the state’s agricultural community. Between tariffs, low commodity prices and historic weather challenges, the state’s…
by - February 20, 2020 11:17 pm
USDA unveils ‘Agriculture Innovation’ agenda
The amount of food produced to sustain the world’s population will have to double this century to keep up with population growth, according to experts. New and improved ways to…
by - February 19, 2020 6:02 pm
Republicans in House District 53 race take stage at NEA Political Animals
In recent years, there has been a push by some in the state of Arkansas to expand medical services, especially in rural areas where access to a doctor can be…