Harold Copenhaver
Jonesboro Gets $138K Federal Energy Grant
The city will use the funds to purchase LED lighting to enhance roadway and pedestrian safety while improving energy efficiency. read more >
Personnel Matters (Gwen Moritz Editor’s Note)
A firing offense for one man is mild compared to what’s clearly acceptable for others. read more >
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US Spending Package Includes $5 Million for Jonesboro Airport
The Jonesboro Airport will be getting a longer runway thanks to federal tax dollars, Mayor Harold Copenhaver says. read more >
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Developers Plan New Gateway to Jonesboro
A 175-acre mixed-use development called Southern Hills is taking shape in southwest Jonesboro as developers court a large retail anchor tenant and plan to wrap up infrastructure work there within a few weeks. read more >
Ritter Communications Shows Off $8M Data Center in Jonesboro
It's been one year since the $8 million center opened. read more >
Marty Sellars Assumes CEO Role at FNBC Bank (Movers & Shakers)
Marty Sellars was promoted to CEO and president of FNBC Bank of Ash Flat effective Jan. 1, succeeding Martin Carpenter, who retired after 30 years as CEO.. read more >
Short-Term Answers to Long-Term Problems (Andrew DeMillo Analysis)
The measures lawmakers are taking up this week to avert a looming increase in teacher health insurance premiums and ease an influx of state inmates crowding local jails won't completely solve either problem. read more >
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