by - April 30, 2019 6:45 pm
Banking’s future discussed at lending conference
When a young Randy Dennis entered the banking profession decades ago, he was told things were about to rapidly change in that industry. A new invention – the ATM –…
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by - April 30, 2019 6:19 pm
$200 million contract awarded to build new Southland gaming resort and casino in West Memphis
Los Angeles-based specialty construction giant Tutor Perini Corp. announced last week that one of its subsidiary companies, Gulfport Miss.-based Roy Anderson Corp. (RAC), has been awarded a $200 million contract…
by - April 30, 2019 11:41 am
Ritter Communications breaks ground on $8 million data technology center in Jonesboro
Regional telecom provider Ritter Communications broke ground Tuesday (April 30) on a state-of-the-art $8 million data technology center that will expand the company’s campus in central Jonesboro. The 8,882-square-foot, multi-user…
by - April 29, 2019 6:22 pm
Ellington to seek newly created judgeship
District Prosecuting Attorney Scott Ellington is running for the newly created 12th Division of the Second Judicial District Circuit Court Judge seat. Ellington, first elected as Craighead County prosecuting attorney…
by - April 29, 2019 5:30 pm
Corn farmers struggle with worst planting season in more than a decade
Heavy spring rains have significantly impacted Arkansas corn farmers. Only about 47% of the state’s planned 830,000 acres of corn had been planted as of April 19, according to a…
by - April 29, 2019 4:06 pm
U.S. Rep. Crawford to vie to chair Agriculture Committee
U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Jonesboro, will seek to become the Agriculture Committee Chairman when the 117th Congress convenes in 2021, his office has announced. Crawford, who is serving his fifth…
by - April 25, 2019 9:52 pm
Greater Delta Region Conference opens in West Memphis
When Rex Nelson was named the Delta Regional Authority co-chairman more than 10 years ago, he noticed a significant problem in communities throughout the eight state DRA territory. When technological…
by - April 25, 2019 5:10 pm
Boyd to become ASU’s dean of science and mathematics
Dr. Lynn Boyd accepted an appointment as the dean of science and mathematics at Arkansas State University, it was announced Thursday (April 25). “We look forward to Dr. Boyd joining…
by - April 24, 2019 5:45 pm
Risch selected as vice provost for research and technology
Dr. Tom Risch has been named vice provost for research and technology transfer and the executive director of the Arkansas Biosciences Institute at Arkansas State University, ASU Provost Lynita Cooksey…
by - April 24, 2019 3:25 pm
Sultana disaster conference set for Saturday
The worst maritime disaster in U.S. history will be commemorated at a conference in Marion on Saturday (April 27). A myriad of experts will speak during the Sultana Disaster Conference…
by - April 24, 2019 5:47 am
Denso to invest $1.6 billion to support electric cars, self-driving technologies
Japanese auto giant Denso Corp., which operates a state-of-the-art HVAC manufacturing facility in Osceola, has announced plans to invest nearly $1.6 billion over the next three years to support its…
by - April 23, 2019 6:06 pm
City of Jonesboro chief of staff resigns
Bill Reznicek has resigned his position as the city of Jonesboro’s chief of staff effective late Monday (April 22). Reznicek had been on leave from his duties under the federal…
by - April 23, 2019 8:37 am
Crittenden County bank changes name, prepares for full-service Jonesboro branch
Marion-based First Community Bank of Eastern Arkansas is changing its name and broadening its market. Effective April 1, the bank became Premier Bank of Arkansas, and expects, pending approval of…
by - April 22, 2019 7:40 pm
Black River Technical College hires new president
A Randolph County native has been selected as the new president at Black River Technical College, according to the school. Dr. Martin Eggensperger, vice chancellor for academic affairs at Arkansas…
by - April 22, 2019 6:43 pm
Air Products to expand its air separation unit operations at Big River Steel
Air Products announced Monday (April 22) an agreement to build, own, and operate a second air separation unit (ASU) to support Big River Steel’s expansion at its Osceola, Arkansas steel…
by - April 18, 2019 7:15 pm
Big Creek Bancshares set to acquire Tyronza Bancshares
Big Creek Bancshares, Inc., parent company of Forrest City based Armor Bank, and Tyronza Bancshares, Inc., parent company of First Delta Bank headquartered in Marked Tree, have announced an agreement…
by - April 18, 2019 5:15 pm
World Trade Organization panel sides with U.S. in crop trade dispute with China, could help Arkansas farmers
U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced Thursday (April 18) that a World Trade Organization (WTO) dispute settlement panel found that China has administered its…
by - April 18, 2019 5:07 pm
Oregon company set to acquire American Railcar Industries
The Greenbrier Companies, a company based in Lake Oswego, Oregon that specializes in rail freight products, has tentatively agreed to acquire American Railcar Industries, according to the company. ARI has…
by - April 17, 2019 7:28 pm
Agriculture scholarships presented by governor
Gov. Asa Hutchinson, Arkansas Agriculture Secretary Wes Ward, and State Plant Board Director Butch Calhoun doled $20,000 in scholarships at the state capitol earlier this week to students from four…
by - April 16, 2019 5:02 pm
Hytrol’s Moyer named industry’s top young professional
MHI named Hytrol’s Ben Moyer, director of research and development, as the material handling industry’s top young professional for 2019 during Industry Night at its ProMat trade show last week…