by - March 22, 2026 10:00 am
For several weeks, we have been soliciting the region’s business community for nominations for our first recognition program of the year: the Northeast Arkansas Outstanding Business Awards, presented by Arvest…
by - March 22, 2026 10:00 am
When Trey Stafford was young he listened to a radio program, “The Road Show.” It featured two men, Bill and Jerry, and they would gab about various topics in and…
by - March 19, 2026 8:24 pm
The Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board has adopted a policy aimed at protecting agricultural research from benefiting foreign competitors. In a unanimous decision on March 12, the board voted to prohibit…
by - March 18, 2026 6:04 pm
Arkansas State University has received a $125,000 commitment from Farm Credit Mid-America to support learning opportunities that help students extend their education beyond the classroom. These experiences include clubs, travel,…
by - March 18, 2026 6:00 pm
The city of Jonesboro is warning residents about a recent scam targeting those with applications reviewed before the Planning Commission. City officials recently became aware of fraudulent emails claiming to…
by - March 17, 2026 6:49 pm
The Arkansas Corn and Grain Sorghum Promotion Board has approved $1.266 million in funding for 28 research and promotion projects. The approved projects will support the growth and market development…
by - March 17, 2026 6:30 pm
Gov. Sarah Sanders has appointed Heather Maxey of Mountain Home to a seven-year term on the Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees. Maxey succeeds immediate past board chair Steve…
by - March 16, 2026 7:27 pm
Funding in the nonprofit world is rapidly changing and other advancements such as AI are morphing the sector. KHARIS Group Consulting will host the 10th Annual Nonprofit Summit of Northeast…
by - March 16, 2026 7:26 pm
The Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce has received the 2026 Henry Award for Tourism Attraction of the Year for the Beatles at the Ridge Festival, recognizing the event’s impact in…
by - March 12, 2026 4:24 pm
The Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees has agreed to a $15 million investment in phase one of construction of the Career Readiness Education & Skills Training (CREST) Center at the A-State in…
by - March 12, 2026 4:21 pm
The Arkansas Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation (ABWEF) board of directors voted to authorize the distribution of a $1 per acre cash rebate to growers for assessments paid on the 2025 cotton acres…
by - March 11, 2026 10:22 pm
Arkansas State University’s Department of Communication Disorders has established an ALLIANCE (Applied Literacy Learning through Innovation, Collaboration and Evidence) Lab to assist children with learning difficulties. The lab will…
by - March 10, 2026 2:08 pm
Corn, cotton and rice farmers were already facing an abysmal planting season as commodity prices remain low and continued trade wars have limited international markets. The war with Iran has caused two new problems – a spike in fuel…
by - March 10, 2026 2:06 pm
The 11th Arkansas Roots Music Festival will be held April 11, at the Johnny Cash Boyhood Home: Historic Dyess Colony in Dyess. The event, hosted by singer/songwriter Erin Ederlin, will honor the…
by - March 9, 2026 5:47 pm
Jonesboro Mayor Harold Copenhaver recently gave his sixth state of the city address where he touted the city’s economic growth last year and its “Destination 100K” initiative as it approaches…
by - March 8, 2026 8:49 am
Serving on two crucial House committees has U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Jonesboro, hopping these days. The First District Congressman is part of the Gang of Eight due to his role…
by - March 4, 2026 5:14 pm
A $100,000 donation from Nancy Benson Ward will support future veterinary students at Arkansas State University through the newly established Dr. Bill W. Benson Memorial Scholarship. The endowed scholarship honors…
by - March 3, 2026 3:16 pm
The Randolph County Heritage Museum is set to unveil the new Ruth Ann Cox Agricultural and Rural Life Gallery on Saturday (March 7). Long-time museum supporter Don Cox donated more than $150,000…
by - March 2, 2026 4:49 pm
The Arkansas State University Heritage Sites is exploring the feasibility of establishing the Arkansas Delta as a National Heritage Area. Three upcoming meetings will be held to allow the community…
by - March 2, 2026 7:29 am
The Arkansas Rice Research and Promotion Board approved $3 million in funding for 34 research projects across the state. “To improve profitability and long-term sustainability, investments in research are critical…
