by - August 25, 2025 9:40 am
Residence: Jonesboro Education: Doctor of philosophy, higher education; master’s degree in communication studies; master’s degree in family studies; bachelor’s degree in communication studies What has been the most fulfilling moment…
by - August 25, 2025 9:00 am
Residence: Manila Education: Bachelor’s degree in business administration-marketing and management, Mississippi State University What was your dream job and why? As a kid, I didn’t have a title in mind,…
by - August 25, 2025 8:10 am
Residence: Jonesboro Education: Bachelor’s degree in political science What character traits do you feel have benefited you in your success? I believe there are several character traits that have helped…
by - August 24, 2025 10:30 am
A Williams Baptist University alumna with more than two decades of experience on the school’s faculty has been named vice president for academic affairs. Dr. Ruth Provost was recently appointed…
by - August 20, 2025 5:46 pm
Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce interim Executive Director Terrence Ward has been named the permanent executive director of the organization. The board of directors announced Wednesday (Aug. 20) that it…
by - August 20, 2025 11:01 am
Merrill Steel announced Wednesday (Aug. 20) it will open a steel fabrication facility in Osceola. The project will cost $32 million and create 108 new jobs during the next three…
by - August 19, 2025 3:24 pm
First National Bank Arena, in Jonesboro will host several concerts this fall and will include Northeast Arkansas native Ashley McBride and Dwight Yoakam. “We’re incredibly excited to host four major…
by - August 19, 2025 8:55 am
A new Farm Bill is on the agenda for Congress when it returns to work in September and at least one agricultural economist in the state thinks a deal might…
by - August 18, 2025 4:52 pm
Arkansas State University Chancellor Todd Shields and Neil Griffin College of Business Executive in Residence Heather Nelson are launching a new leadership and entrepreneurship course this semester, bringing top business…
by - August 14, 2025 2:01 pm
Jonesboro Public Schools (JPS) has entered into a partnership with Dynamic Integrated Security (DIS). Beginning in the 2025-2026 school year, DIS will deploy Commissioned School Security Officers (CSSO) on JPS…
by - August 14, 2025 12:51 pm
Arkansas State University Leadership in Banking Series is set to return for another year. This series features six monthly gatherings of experienced banking professionals from across Northeast Arkansas, where they…
by - August 13, 2025 7:38 pm
ARcare is building a medical clinic and pharamacy in Brookland. The new facility will be built on a 1.75-acre site behind Jordan’s Kwik Stop and across from Harps on Brookland School Road. Terms…
by - August 13, 2025 3:15 pm
The Jonesboro Airport Commission officially broke ground Tuesday (Aug. 12) on a new commercial terminal at the airport. The 13,300-square-foot terminal will feature expanded passenger amenities, food service, and upgraded…
by - August 12, 2025 11:24 am
Sediver, a Blackstone portfolio company, announced Tuesday (Aug. 12) the expansion of its West Memphis manufacturing plant that will create 25 new jobs. The company plans to spend just under…
by - August 11, 2025 7:19 pm
Arkansas State University has announced the establishment of the John Baine MPA Excellence Endowment Fund, a $50,000 endowed gift from alumnus John Baine, to benefit students in the Master of…
by - August 11, 2025 11:03 am
Groundwater is a critical resource for farmers in the Arkansas Delta and last year the amount of water in those natural aquifers declined, according to the 2024 Arkansas Groundwater Protection…
by - August 7, 2025 1:21 pm
Arkansas State University has reconfigured its mass communications degree and it has been approved by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board. With three emphasis areas – news, creative media, and…
by - August 6, 2025 12:45 pm
The city of Jonesboro has launched its City Park Ranger Program, marking a milestone as one of the first municipalities in Arkansas to develop a full-time initiative blending public safety,…
by - August 5, 2025 4:38 pm
The NCAA Division III Membership Committee has approved Lyon College’s active Division III membership, effective Sept. 1, paving the way for the college’s student-athletes to compete in national championships beginning…
by - August 5, 2025 4:36 pm
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for wildland fire suppression kits through Sept. 30. Applications can be submitted online here. Through a grant from the U.S. Forest Service, the Department plans…
