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Ponder recalls her memories of Pearl Harbor attack

In the days leading up to the Dec. 7, 1941, attack at Pearl Harbor, military code breakers were at work trying to decipher Japanese codes. Japan was waging war in…

Alec Farmer rolls off Highway Commission

Jonesboro businessman Alec Farmer ended his 10-year stint on the prestigious Arkansas Highway Commission and had a lot to reflect on upon his departure. For the past two years, he…

Drought app seeks to measure, help predict trends for agri sector

When the peanut industry returned to Northeast Arkansas in 2010, the rationale for the companies investing in buying points was simple. Disease and a lack of water ravaged many parts…

‘Work Here, Live Here’ encourages workers to plant a home address in Mississippi County

Mississippi County is now reportedly the top steel producing county in the United States. Thousands of workers pour into steel mills owned by Nucor and Big River Steel (BRS) and…

Arkansas Delta Women’s Leadership Academy names second class

The second class of the Arkansas Delta Women’s Leadership Academy is comprised of 25 women from across the Delta. The program, sponsored by Arkansas State University, hosted its first class…

Lyon College receives $100,000 grant to develop SCOTS Cross Country Trail

Lyon College has received a $100,000 grant from the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) through the 2024 Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) and Recreational Trails Program (RTP) to enhance the SCOTS…

Jonesboro awarded $189,515 grant for Allen Park

The Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism awarded the city of Jonesboro $189,515 in grant funding from the Outdoor Recreation Grant Program. The Outdoor Recreation Grant Program focuses on…

J.B Penn donates $450,000 towards A-State’s financial trading market program

Arkansas State University alumnus and Lynn native Dr. J.B. Penn donated more than $450,000 to support a trading program jointly developed by the College of Agriculture and the Neil Griffin…

McDonald named to Farmers and Merchants board

Farmers & Merchants Bankshares announced Tuesday (Dec. 17) the appointment of D. Kirk McDonald, president and chief Operating officer of Zachry Exploration, to its board of directors. McDonald has a…

A-State women’s leadership group partners with Forte Foundation

The Women’s Business Leadership Center (WBLC) at Arkansas State University is now part of the Forté Foundation. The Foundation is a consortium that focuses on advancing women’s careers in business….

A-State bonds receive A1 rating from Moody’s

The Arkansas State University System President Brendan Kelly told the board of trustees on Friday (Dec. 13) that since his hire he has visited every campus within the system. Kelly…

Mississippi County family wins ‘Farm Family of the Year’

Murry and Dee Henderson of Keiser have been named the 2024 Arkansas Farm Family of the Year. The Arkansas Farm Family of the Year program has helped to recognize outstanding…

Citizens Bank promotes Rob Woods to city president of NWA market

Batesville-based Citizens Bank promoted Rob Woods to City President of all Northwest Arkansas branches. He has served as City President for Bentonville and Rogers since 2021, and will now have…

Riceland’s Carbon Ready Program wins USA Rice Sustainability Award

The Riceland Sustainability Team and its Carbon Ready Program received the 2024 USA Rice Sustainability Award on Tuesday (Dec. 10) at the USA Rice Outlook Conference in Little Rock. Adam…

Hunters asked to be alert for avian influenza symptoms in wild birds

An alert has been issued by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission asking waterfowl hunters and wildlife watchers heading to the field to keep an eye out for any sick…

Industrial sites get $10 million from state for project readiness

Gov. Sarah Sanders and the Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC) announced Wednesday (Dec. 11) that 13 communities have been awarded with $10 million through the Arkansas Site Development Program. This…

Williams Baptist University adds four board of trustee members

The board of trustees at Williams Baptist University added four new members Tuesday (Dec. 9) during its regularly scheduled meeting. Don Blackmore of Jonesboro, Andy Miller of Melbourne, Tommy Miller…

Melbourne to receive $5.4 million in grants, loans from USDA to improve water facilities

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced Tuesday (Dec. 10) that USDA will make loans and grants totaling $6.3 billion in rural and Tribal communities across 44 states…

Catalyze to offer $10,000 fellowships to artists in Central Arkansas and the Delta

Artists in Central Arkansas and the Arkansas Delta now have the chance to receive $10,000 fellowships to support their creative work through Catalyze, a program of the Mid-America Arts Alliance….

NEA Economic Development and Leadership Forum planned for Jan. 9

The Neil Griffin College of Business at Arkansas State University will host the 2025 Catalyst: NEA Economic Development and Leadership Forum on Jan. 9, in Jonesboro. The forum will focus…

Fort Smith Metro News Briefs: ‘Oceanscape’ playground work begins, Mercy stroke program renewed

Walmart likely to tap insiders for expected leadership changes

Dan Wright re-elected Arkansas Farm Bureau president

Arkansas Tourism Ticker: Tourism tax numbers down through August, job numbers up