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Jonesboro population, job numbers trending higher

William Jones had a plan. He was running for a seat in the Arkansas Senate in Poinsett County. If elected, he told his constituents he would propose that a new…

BRICS+ could negatively impact US, Arkansas agri industry

Goldman Sachs economist Jim O’Neill in 2001 wrote a research paper on the economies of four large countries — Brazil, Russia, India and China — that were not a part…

A-State Board approves funding for three projects

The Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees approved three projects during a special meeting Friday (June 27) and A-State’s College of Education and Behavioral Sciences received accreditation. Trustees also…

NEA Business Notes: Hedger Hired As Arvest Mortgage Lender In Jonesboro

Arvest Bank has hired Dana Hedger to the position of mortgage lender at the bank’s Greensborough Village branch in Jonesboro. Hedger has 15 years of banking experience and previously served…

The Compass Report: Growth continues, but ‘cautious consumer’ trends seen

The four Arkansas metro areas measured by The Compass Report continue to show economic growth, with moderation seen in employment and consumer spending during the first quarter of 2025. In…

Lyon College School of Dental Medicine selects inaugural class

For the first time ever, an Arkansas school has a class of students on their path to become dentists. The Lyon College School of Dental Medicine has officially announced its…

Helena West-Helena Mayor Christopher Franklin charged with tax fraud

Helena West-Helena Mayor Christopher Franklin, 44, was arrested Tuesday (June 24), according to the Arkansas State Police. He was charged with not paying his taxes and is facing numerous felony…

Maureen Harrod will seek circuit judge seat in 16th Judicial District

Maureen Harrod will seek the Circuit Judge, Division 4, seat in Arkansas’ 16th Judicial District, which includes Cleburne, Fulton, Izard, Independence, and Stone counties. The division handles all felony court…

Cotton crop planted; producers leery of future rains

Virtually all of the state’s cotton crop has been planted and now producers are in a waiting game to see if weather conditions will dry out. Since the beginning of…

Grow for Green soybean challenge open for applications

Arkansas soybean producers are invited to apply for the 15th annual Grow for the Green Soybean Yield Challenge (GFTG), a competition that rewards high yields, spotlights innovation and promotes best…

Jonesboro city council approves $17.5 million revenue bond proposal for infrastructure improvements

The Jonesboro City Council has approved millions of dollars in capital improvement projects throughout the city. The Council recently approved a $17.5 million revenue bond issue that is part of…

Arkansas Secretary of Agriculture Wes Ward named VP of Southern US Trade Association

The Southern U.S. Trade Association (SUSTA) Board of Directors has elected Arkansas Secretary of Agriculture Wes Ward as vice president. Ward will serve a two-year term. As vice president, Ward…

Terms set for US Steel-Nippon deal

The country’s first billion-dollar corporation and at one time its largest company has been sold despite national security concerns. U.S. Steel has been sold to Japanese-based Nippon Steel Corporation for…

Chinese soybean imports plummet

Tariffs, low commodity prices, historic rains, spiraling input costs, and a lack of an updated Farm Bill have left many row crop producers in the doldrums, and some have decided…

Donna Easley endows scholarship for veterinary students

A $50,000 gift from longtime animal welfare advocate Donna Easley will help support Arkansas residents pursuing veterinary education at Arkansas State University. The Donna K. Easley Small Animal Practice Support…

Savannah Sandage named a Fulbright U.S. Student Fellow

Arkansas State University alumna Savannah Sandage, a Batesville native and recent graduate with a bachelor’s degree in economics and a bachelor’s degree in world languages and cultures, has been selected…

Jonesboro, Craighead County sales tax collections improve in May

Sales and use tax collections in the city of Jonesboro ventured into slightly positive territory during the month of May but remained down when compared to the first five months…

Brian Emison returns to First Community Bank

First Community Bank has rehired Brian Emison as senior vice president, retail deposit officer. In this role, Emison will focus on deposit growth, with an emphasis on technical applications and…

Southern Tenant Farmers Museum lands $1.2 million grant

The Arkansas Natural and Cultural Resources Council (ANCRC) will provide the Southern Tenant Farmers Museum (STFM), an Arkansas State University Heritage Site, with a $1.272 million grant needed to complete…

Lyon College breaks ground on first Arkansas veterinary school in Cabot

Ten percent of counties in Arkansas lack veterinarians, a shortage that has had a profound impact on companion animal owners, livestock and poultry operations, and veterinarians. On Thursday (June 12),…

Economy still growing, data center construction driving growth, economist says

Walmart to deliver Subway sandwiches with online orders in select stores

Fort Smith metro jobs in higher-paying sector down 7.2% in April

Arkansas TV Commission rescinds PBS disaffiliation