Jonesboro
Chris Fowler Expands Business with Local Tire & Wheel Chain
Chris Fowler, known for his success in KFC franchising, is now expanding his footprint with the growing Local Tire & Wheel chain and his recent acquisition of Dempsey Bakery in Little Rock. read more >
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 >
Arkansas Federal Credit Union Expands to Northeast Arkansas
The branch in Jonesboro is the $2.5 billion-asset lender's 22nd location in Arkansas. read more >
A-State Veterinary School Gets $534K Pledge From The Kays Foundation
The endowment directs that the funds be used for unbudgeted materials necessary for instructional purposes. read more >
ASU Names Todd Clark as Chief Marketing & Communications Officer (Super Mover)
He will oversee the Office of University Marketing & Communications and continue to serve in the chancellor’s executive cabinet. read more >
Andrew Faulkner Elected Chairman of Junior Achievement of Arkansas Board (Movers & Shakers)
Faulkner is CEO of Staley Technologies of Springdale. read more >
The Jones Center of Springdale Announces New Senior Leadership (Movers & Shakers)
Brooke Allen, Dina Wood, Jill Suel and Michael Kirk have been hired in senior leadership roles. read more >
Jonesboro Family Gives $2M to Arkansas Children’s, $1M to Northeast Arkansas Clinic
Lynn and Don Parker had given anonymously in the past, but they announced their latest gift in an effort to encourage others to donate. read more >
Tourism Tax Receipts Up 8% in Eclipse April, But No Record Set
Analysis after the fact has taught tourism officials that the market for a solar eclipse is much like the market for state parks and other outdoor recreation. read more >
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Camp Aldersgate Names Ryan Miller as Senior Development Officer (Movers & Shakers)
Miller, the former donors relations manager of the Arkansas Foodbank in Little Rock, was named the 2023 Fundraising Young Professional of the Year by the Arkansas Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals. read more >
Riceland Elects 3 New Board Members (Movers & Shakers)
Britt Allmon, Curtis Fox and Cole Hicks have all been elected to the board. read more >
Len Frey Named Senior Associate Dean of A-State Veterinary College
Frey was involved in the early planning stages of the veterinary school as interim provost in early 2023 and played a role in the decision for the university to move forward without a third-party partner. read more >
Municipal Goals: Arkansas Cities Invest in Youth & Amateur Sports Facilities
Many Arkansas cities are building sports complexes as recreation and economic development hubs. The idea is to maximize revenue from tournaments and daily user fees, and to capitalize on growing sports tourism. read more >
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Haag Brown’s Josh Brown Stays Rooted in Jonesboro
While Jonesboro remains home, Brown noted that Haag Brown has always had a substantial presence in northwest Arkansas, completing more than 20 projects in the region with more in the works. read more >
Heidi Banse Named Dean for ASU Veterinary College (Super Mover)
Banse previously served as associate dean for education strategy at the Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine. read more >
Arkansas Federal Credit Union Plans Expansion to Northeast Arkansas
A new full-service branch in Jonesboro will the credit union's 22nd location in Arkansas. read more >
Amazon Plans Last-Mile Facility in Jonesboro
The 58,000-SF facility will be located on Moore Road off the Joe N Martin Expressway, Jonesboro Unlimited said in a news release. read more >
Wolf Creek Project in Jonesboro Sells for $12 Million
The 192-unit property in Jonesboro has been housing students at nearby Arkansas State University. read more >
A-State Steel Research Center Gets $10M From US Spending Package
The multimillion-dollar facility will support partnerships with steel manufacturers for research, process improvements and testing of advanced materials. read more >
Simmons Breaks Ground on New Jonesboro Branch
The financial center is one the first prototypes for Simmons Bank, and it will be used to remodel existing branches and build new financial centers across the bank's six-state footprint. read more >