by - February 27, 2026 3:30 am
The city of Jonesboro will receive $1 million in federal funds to implement flood improvement recommendations from the city’s Master Watershed Plan. The improvements, recommended by the Memphis District Corps…
by - February 25, 2026 2:01 pm
Sediver USA announced Wednesday (Feb. 25) that the company is expanding its manufacturing plant in West Memphis this year after surpassing 5 million units produced since the facility’s opening. The…
by - February 25, 2026 2:00 pm
Arby’s Jonesboro LLC made the most significant residential and commercial property transfer in Craighead County from Jan. 15 to Feb. 15 according to the Craighead County Assessor’s Office. It spent…
by - February 25, 2026 10:00 am
Skyrocketing input costs are forcing livestock producers to find other ways to provide protein to flocks. Insects might be a high-protein alternative for organic poultry farmers, according to the National…
by - February 25, 2026 12:10 am
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is opening the enrollment period for the Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) program, providing $11 billion in one-time bridge payments to row crop producers in…
by - February 24, 2026 12:46 pm
The 24th Annual Delta Awards, in recognition of tourism excellence in eastern Arkansas, were presented recently at the Cooper Alumni Center on campus at Arkansas State University. Arkansas Delta Byways…
by - February 24, 2026 12:00 pm
An Arkansas State University student will spend his summer at Harvard University. Jonathan Toma received a Public Policy and International Affairs (PPIA) Junior Summer Institute Fellowship. He is a junior…
by - February 23, 2026 6:40 pm
The Arkansas Rice Research and Promotion Board has approved $2.86 million in funding for five promotion projects. The approved projects will support the growth and market development of the state’s…
by - February 23, 2026 2:00 pm
Beef prices increased by 15% across the board in 2025 and are projected to rise even further this year. Low inventories are fueling the cost surge and there are little…
by - February 22, 2026 2:00 pm
Archeologists have uncovered evidence that thousands of years before the Egyptians built the pyramids and the Greeks created the Parthenon, Native Americans hunted, camped and fished at Old Davidsonville. Pieces…
by - February 19, 2026 6:35 pm
A non-profit, Tailgate Time, has launched with the aim of helping farmers with their mental health. Like many farmers, Jonathan Bobbitt struggled with bouts of depression. The long, lonely hours…
by - February 19, 2026 6:31 pm
The Delta Regional Authority (DRA) recently concluded Fiscal Year 2025 with an investment of nearly $17 million to help fund 11 infrastructure projects across the region. Provided through the Community…
by - February 18, 2026 9:01 pm
The remains of a man found in Mississippi County in 2006 have finally been identified. Little John Sutton was last seen on Aug. 1, 2006, in Memphis, Tenn., and his…
by - February 18, 2026 1:14 pm
Arkansas State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine remains on track for a fall opening with the accreditation process and construction of facilities proceeding as expected. ASU- Jonesboro Chancellor Dr. Todd…
by - February 17, 2026 7:41 pm
Two higher education institutions in Northeast Arkansas will work in concert to help better train the region’s workforce. Black River Technical College and Williams Baptist University formally signed a workforce…
by - February 12, 2026 9:57 am
The city of Jonesboro will seek a $21 million federal grant for infrastructure and safety improvements near the Ridge Athletic Complex. The city is investing an additional $5.5 million in…
by - February 11, 2026 8:22 pm
Arkansas has some of the most varied weather and terrain in the country. Weather events have dramatically different impacts across the state and it affects farmers each year. The Arkansas…
by - February 10, 2026 9:33 pm
U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Jonesboro, is pushing for more aid to Arkansas and American farmers, but a timeline for more certainty is still unknown. A $12 billion farmer relief package…
by - February 10, 2026 9:28 pm
Arkansas State University (ASU) has received $2.1 million in federal funding to expand its steel research and testing capabilities, the school announced Tuesday (Feb. 10). The funding will support the…
by - February 9, 2026 7:05 pm
Arkansas State University Newport has received $7.7 million from the federal government to complete its nursing and health professionals facility, according to Chancellor Ike Wheeler. The facility will be located…
