by - November 16, 2020 1:15 pm
Nice-Pak to add 176 jobs at Jonesboro facility
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a surge in disinfectant wet-wipe use to control the spread of germs and it has been a boon to Nice-Pak and its Jonesboro operations….
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by - November 12, 2020 5:24 pm
Delta Care-A-Van to conduct COVID-19 testing throughout Delta
This fall, New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM) at Arkansas State University received a CARES Act grant through the Arkansas Minority Health Commission (AMHC) to conduct…
by - November 12, 2020 4:51 pm
More than $500,000 raised for Daisy Bates, Johnny Cash statues
Arkansas is poised to change its sculptures in the National Statuary Hall Collection in the U.S. Capitol. Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Thursday (Nov. 12) the two statues in the Hall,…
by - November 10, 2020 6:18 pm
Jonesboro sales tax collections near all-time record
Despite a prolonged national recession, higher than usual jobless numbers, and the still raging COVID-19 pandemic, the sales tax growth in Jonesboro and Craighead County remains robust. The city and…
by - November 9, 2020 9:34 pm
Classes at ASU, DO school to go virtual after Thanksgiving
The Arkansas State University Jonesboro campus will provide nearly all of its classes and semester final tests virtually when school convenes following the Thanksgiving Day break. ASU Chancellor Kelly Damphousse…
by - November 5, 2020 8:41 pm
ASU Multicultural Center celebrates a decade
It’s been 10 years since Arkansas State University opened its Multicultural Center. It will host an online celebration Friday (Nov. 6). Established in July 2010, the center’s role in campus…
by - November 4, 2020 8:13 pm
Arkansas State University approves sale of chancellor’s house
The Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees in a special meeting on Wednesday (Nov. 4) approved the sale of a residential property in Jonesboro that was determined to be…
by - November 3, 2020 11:57 pm
Republicans dominate Arkansas House races in Northeast Arkansas
Republicans swept into power in Northeast Arkansas during the last decade, culminating with a decisive takeover of most of the region’s state house seats that had been held by Democrats…
by - November 3, 2020 11:13 pm
Copenhaver wins Jonesboro mayor’s race, Agee wins Paragould mayoral race
Four years ago former state representative Harold Copenhaver challenged incumbent Jonesboro Mayor Harold Perrin and lost the race along with four challengers. This year he won after receiving Perrin’s endorsement….
by - November 1, 2020 7:53 am
Experts say election outcome to influence investment decisions
Americans will have decided who they want leading the nation and the policy directions they want the government to pursue for the next four years by Nov. 3. That decision…
by - October 30, 2020 12:57 pm
NEA public health officials issue dire warnings if steps not taken to curtail virus spread
The number of COVID-19 hospitalizations in Northeast Arkansas has ballooned by 112% since the end of September and community leaders issued dire warnings Friday (Oct. 30) if the trend isn’t…
by - October 29, 2020 7:18 am
Haag Brown leads major commercial real estate deals in last month
Gamble Land Company and Math Investments LLC made the most significant residential and commercial property transfer in Craighead County Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, according to the Craighead County Assessor’s…
by - October 28, 2020 6:30 am
IT apprenticeship academy opens in Northeast Arkansas
Niche market economic development can be difficult, especially in the Arkansas Delta where decades of population loss and limited educational opportunities hamper workers in some sectors such as technology. Newport…
by - October 27, 2020 5:31 pm
Northeast Arkansas ground zero for new COVID-19 infections
Northeast Arkansas is awash in new COVID-19 infections making it the per capita epicenter of the state’s latest outbreak. Medical institutions throughout the region are pleading with residents to take…
by - October 27, 2020 7:26 am
House incumbents, challengers debate range of issues at NEA Political Animals Club
Two of the most hotly-contested state House races will be held in Jonesboro during this election cycle. District 58 incumbent Republican Brandt Smith is being challenged by local attorney, Democrat…
by - October 26, 2020 3:25 pm
Craighead County reports most new COVID cases in the state
The COVID-19 pandemic is in the midst of a third wave in Northeast Arkansas, and the area’s most populous county, Craighead County is now the epicenter. The Arkansas Department of…
by - October 21, 2020 8:12 pm
High winds, rains batter farmers as harvest progresses
Hurricane Delta, the 25th named Atlantic storm this year, brought high winds and inches of rain to the Delta more than a week ago, but the impacts from the storm…
by - October 20, 2020 3:42 pm
Winrock International hands out USDA grants to develop tourism in rural Arkansas Delta
U.S. Department of Agriculture Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Bette Brand said the USDA has signed cooperative agreements with five organizations to support placemaking technical assistance throughout the United…
by - October 19, 2020 4:43 pm
Tool manufacturer to invest $35 million plant in Ash Flat
Emerson announced Monday (Oct. 19) it will open a new facility in Ash Flat. It plans to invest $35 million and create approximately 245 new jobs within four years. Emerson…
by - October 19, 2020 3:21 pm
Governor champions Issue 1 as early voting opens statewide
Gov. Asa Hutchinson kicked off the first day of early voting in Jonesboro on Monday (Oct. 19) pushing support for Issue 1. The governor was joined by a host of…