by - September 4, 2019 4:54 pm
‘Shark Tank’ star to speak during the Watson Lecture Series at ASU
Daymond John was living in New York City in 1992 when he and several of his friends had an idea. The group wanted to start a clothing line, but John…
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by - September 3, 2019 6:03 pm
Corn harvest could be protracted, sorghum fields nearly gone
Arkansas corn farmers planted the second largest acreage in the state’s history this year and the erratic weather patterns during the planting season could prolong the crop’s harvest. About 810,000…
by - September 3, 2019 3:33 pm
Lyon College offers ROTC program in partnership with ASU
The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) has approved Lyon College’s Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program and Military Science and Leadership concentration, according to the school. Provost Dr. Melissa Taverner…
by - September 2, 2019 5:48 pm
Care-A-Van set to debut in Northeast Arkansas
The Delta Care-A-Van is about to debut in Northeast Arkansas. The New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State University (NYITCOM at A-State) received a $828,748…
by - August 28, 2019 5:17 pm
Delta Peanut to spend $70 million on first sheller in Arkansas, will employ 130
Farmers began to reintroduce peanuts into sandy, row crop fields in several parts of Northeast Arkansas in 2010. Through the years, the number of acres has steadily grown and that…
by - August 27, 2019 8:15 pm
Ken Burns ‘Country Music’ documentary to be previewed ahead of Cash festival in Dyess
Johnny Cash, the son of farmers who grew up in the Dyess Colony in the Northeast Arkansas Delta region was mesmerized. Since his childhood, the would-be musician wanted to hear…
by - August 27, 2019 8:09 pm
Alfalfa as cover crop classes coming
Two upcoming field days will address the use of alfalfa as a cover crop and as an effective weapon in the ongoing war against Palmer amaranth, commonly known as pigweed….
by - August 27, 2019 12:49 am
Arkansas State University names its five emerging alumni award winners
The Arkansas State University Alumni Association and Student Philanthropy Council have selected the first recipients of the Emerging Young Alumni award, a new recognition for ASU’s young alumni, their professional…
by - August 24, 2019 8:19 am
Penry leaving ASU for new post
Vice Chancellor for University Advancement Jason Penry is leaving Arkansas State University, Chancellor Kelly Damphousse announced on Friday (Aug. 23). Penry is resigning after seven years with ASU to take…
by - August 22, 2019 5:30 pm
Marketing, risk management keys to successful farming in 2019
Farming has always been a business that is at the mercy of many unpredictable factors, but farmers are facing some of the strongest headwinds they’ve dealt with in decades, Farm…
by - August 21, 2019 5:59 pm
Opportunity Zones could provide lucrative options for farmers
There are nine areas in Northeast Arkansas that have been designated as Opportunity Zones and these places could provide a good place for farmers to invest their capital gains. Attorney…
by - August 20, 2019 6:19 pm
Fewer students, higher expectations shaping future of ASU
Predicting the future can often be a fool’s errand, but in the world of higher education, administrators have little choice. Online classes are booming, tuition rates are constantly on the…
by - August 20, 2019 5:34 pm
Arkansas State University head coach loses his wife to cancer
The Arkansas State University campus is in mourning after the loss of Wendy Anderson, Arkansas State University head coach Blake Anderson’s wife. She passed away Tuesday (Aug. 20), according to…
by - August 19, 2019 7:07 pm
Rep. Crawford: Chinese are ‘dishonest brokers’
Farming has been a perilous business in recent years due to harsh weather conditions and continuing trade wars with other countries, especially China. U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Jonesboro, told members…
by - August 19, 2019 6:21 pm
Haag Brown’s shopping center buy tops transactions
Haag Brown Development LLC of Jonesboro made the most significant residential and commercial property transfer in Craighead County between June 15 and July 15, according to the Craighead County Assessor’s…
by - August 17, 2019 11:05 am
Public safety, amenities on the line in Jonesboro special sales tax election
Jonesboro voters will go to the polls Sept. 10 to decide whether to impose a temporary 1% sales tax to fund a package of public safety and quality of life…
by - August 17, 2019 10:42 am
Five from Arkansas graduate from DRA Delta Leadership Institute
There are five new Arkansas graduates of the Delta Leadership Institute (DLI) Executive Academy who now have the tools to support the Delta Regional Authority’s efforts to create jobs, build…
by - August 15, 2019 9:22 pm
Gearhead Outfitters acquires Rock/Creek Outfitters, Uncle Dan’s Outdoor Store
Gearhead Outfitters, the privately-held Jonesboro-based outdoor specialty retailer, announced Thursday (Aug. 15) the acquisition of Rock/Creek Outfitters in Tennessee and Uncle Dan’s Outdoor Store based in Illinois. Terms of the…
by - August 15, 2019 3:50 pm
Jonesboro Unlimited hires vice president of economic development
Mike Philpot has been selected as the new vice president of economic development for Jonesboro Unlimited. Philpot comes to the business development organization from Leland, Miss., where he served as…
by - August 15, 2019 9:13 am
Education push key for Batesville, Independence County economic future
Batesville economic and political leadership has made a huge push in the past several years to invest more in education from pre-K to post-college. Jamie Rayford, chief operating officer of…