Economic Impact
![The Cargill turkey plant that is scheduled for shutdown in northeast Springdale. About 1,000 jobs will be lost on Aug. 1. [Michael Woods]](https://dqndh7utxx63f.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/20250519_Cargill_008_opt-e1748227393156-300x194.jpg)
Springdale’s Cargill Closure Marks Largest Layoff in City History
Cargill will shut down its Springdale turkey plant on Aug. 1, cutting 1,000 jobs, but local leaders, state officials, and Cargill are working to help affected workers find new employment in northwest Arkansas’ strong job market.
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by Kyle Massey -
Trial by Tariffs (Editorial)
Businesses in Arkansas must adjust to a new reality: Trump’s tariffs. read more >
Arkansas Casinos Generate Nearly $110M in Taxes as Market Expands
Carlton Saffa, the chief market officer for Saracen Casino Resort, said higher annual tax revenue is “very easily doable," especially when the casino in Pine Bluff completes its expansion. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
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