Northeast Arkansas
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders Announces Appointments
The latest round of appointments fills board and commission roles in economic development, banking and travel.
The directive gives state agencies 120 days to propose improvements to business permitting and licensing processes.
Two Arkansas Starbucks Locations Vote to Unionize
The central and northeast Arkansas locations join a movement of 11,000 baristas across 570 stores nationwide. read more >
Forrest City Bank Updates Leadership Team
First National Bank of Eastern Arkansas' CEO and Chairman Brice Fletcher is retiring after 45 years of leading the bank. read more >
Arkansas State University System Receives $18.8M for Health Care, Steel Projects
The funds will help provide nursing simulators, maternal health training and high-tech steel equipment at ASU and ASU-Newport. read more >
Frozen Food Maker InnovAsian to Build $105M Manufacturing Plant in Jonesboro
The 175,000-SF facility is expected to significantly increase production capacity for the company's multi-serve entrée line. read more >
Encore Bank Names Kris Wolf as Jonesboro Market President
Wolf joined the Encore Bank in 2019. He has 27 years of banking experience. read more >
UAMS Cancer Institute Names Five to Board of Advisors
The new members will serve terms that run through May 2034. read more >
The Systems Group Plans for Growth With $1.04M Jonesboro Acquisition
The purchase of the 8,400-SF facility will expand the company's clean air division. read more >
Robin Myers Named Interim President of ASU System
He's a retired ASU-Mountain Home chancellor who served as interim president in 2024. read more >
Bad Boy Mowers Plans $10.5M Tractor Assembly Plant in Alabama
The project at a former clothing distribution center is expected to create 50 jobs. read more >
ASU System President Brendan Kelly Resigns for Same Role at Eastern Michigan
Kelly has been ASU System president — only the third president in the system’s history — since September 2024. read more >
Interior Infrastructure Firm Tate Opens Manufacturing Center in Pocahontas, Plans for More Growth
An additional $4 million investment will grow the company's workforce in Pocahontas to 200. read more >
FutureFuel CEO Roeland Polet Named Board Chair
Polet replaces Donald Bedell as board chair. Bedell resigned as chair but will remain a member of the board of directors. read more >
Arkansas Officials Move to Designate Blanchard Springs Caverns as State Park
The designation would create new tourism and recreation opportunities, while protecting endangered species and helping to preserve the caverns. read more >
Basden Steel of Texas Expands to Northeast Arkansas
The company recently closed on a 70-acre property in Poinsett County with long-term plans for growth. read more >
US Steel CEO Reveals More Details on Next Arkansas Project
The steel giant's new direct reduced iron plant in Osceola and planned upgrades for grain-oriented steel represent another $3 billion investment in Arkansas. read more >
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Methodist Family Health to Open Children’s Behavioral Hospital in Jonesboro
The Little Rock nonprofit will open the 70-bed acute psychiatric hospital in Jonesboro in January. read more >
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Riceland Foods Reports More Than $1B in Revenue at Annual Meeting
The meeting was also comprised of cooperative updates, breakout sessions and annual awards. read more >
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Joins National Cold War Center as Special Adviser
He'll work closely with the organization's leaders to guide its strategic direction, fundraising and educational outreach. read more >
FutureFuel Posts Wider Q3 Loss as Production Pause Weighs on Revenue
The Batesville company plans to restart biofuel output in the fourth quarter following new federal tax credit guidance. read more >
Kay Luter Leaves $500K Gift to A-State College of Veterinary Medicine
The multi-year commitment will create three new veterinary scholarship funds. read more >
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