Northeast Arkansas
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders Announces Appointments
The latest round of appointments includes new members of the Arkansas Workforce Development Board, Medical Board, and Parks, Recreation and Travel Commission.
Companies and colleges in northeast Arkansas are joining forces to tackle workforce shortages through innovative partnerships. The steel industry’s growth has only accelerated the need for a larger labor force and skilled workers.
A New Rival Bid for US Steel Is Emerging as the US Extends Deadline on Nippon’s Bid Blocked by Biden
Nippon Steel’s bid to acquire U.S. Steel has received new hope after the Biden Administration extended its deadline to June 18, with U.S. Steel expressing optimism about completing the transaction.
Explore the latest career advancements across Arkansas in banking, education, health care, legal, nonprofits, real estate, and utilities sectors.
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders Announces Appointments
The latest round of appointments includes new members of the Arkansas Workforce Development Board, Medical Board, and Parks, Recreation and Travel Commission. read more >
Northeast Arkansas Looks to Workforce Collaboration to Support Steel Industry’s Growth
Companies and colleges in northeast Arkansas are joining forces to tackle workforce shortages through innovative partnerships. The steel industry's growth has only accelerated the need for a larger labor force and skilled workers. read more >
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A New Rival Bid for US Steel Is Emerging as the US Extends Deadline on Nippon’s Bid Blocked by Biden
Nippon Steel's bid to acquire U.S. Steel has received new hope after the Biden Administration extended its deadline to June 18, with U.S. Steel expressing optimism about completing the transaction. read more >
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Biden Rejects Proposed Takeover of US Steel, Putting Arkansas in Position to Gain
The decision has big implications for northeast Arkansas, where U.S. Steel has invested billions to modernize its operations. read more >
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William Miller Joins Envirotech as CFO
Miller, who owns a public accounting firm in Little Rock, replaces Franklin Lim, who resigned due to health reasons. read more >
Rob Woods to Lead Citizens Bank in Northwest Arkansas
He has served as city president for Bentonville and Rogers since 2021, and will now have the added responsibility of the Fayetteville market locations. read more >
A-State Receives $450K to Advance Trading Program
Arkansas State University's College of Agriculture and Griffin College of Business have received a $450,000 gift from alumnus and former USDA undersecretary J.B. Penn to enhance its student-led trading program. read more >
RightFiber Announces $5M Expansion to El Dorado
RightFiber is investing $5 million to bring high-speed fiber optic internet to El Dorado, with construction set to complete in the summer of 2025. read more >
State Awards $10M in Site Development Grants
Organizations and municipalities across the state received funds to help prepare industrial sites for economic development projects. read more >
ARDOT Awards $19.2M for Recreational Trails and Alternative Transportation Projects
A total of 65 projects around the state were awarded funds. read more >
Envirotech Narrows Q3 Losses, Acquires Government Contracting Firm
The electric vehicle maker said the acquisition of Maddox Industries is expected to deliver a multimillion-dollar revenue stream over the next three years. read more >
Trump Reiterates Vow to Block Japanese Steelmaker From Buying US Steel
Trump had vowed early in the presidential campaign that he would “instantaneously” block the deal, and he reiterated that sentiment in a post on his Truth Social platform on Monday night. read more >
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RightFiber to Acquire Fiber Network in Ruston, Louisiana
Ritter Communications of Jonesboro is set to acquire the fiber optic broadband network of the City of Ruston, Louisiana. 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 >
Doubling STEM Grads Could Add Nearly $4B to Arkansas Economy by 2038, Study Finds
The state currently faces a critical shortage of STEM graduates, with nearly 58,000 open positions projected in the coming years. read more >
by Caitlan Butler -
State Looks to Boost Job Readiness With $48M in Workforce Training Grants
Funds went to education institutions and workforce programs around the state that offer career and technical training. read more >
National Cold War Center Partners With Smithsonian Think Tank, Names Full-Time Director
The Woodrow Wilson Center is looking to help establish the museum's presence nationally and internationally, secure new funding sources and more. read more >
A-State Receives $204K Grant for Concrete Engineering Study
The project aims to not only enhance the sustainability of concrete production but also reduce costs and create economic opportunities within the steel industry. read more >
Young Editors Join Jonesboro Sun and Jonesboro Right Now
Paxton Media Group has named television news veteran Jillianne Moncrief as editor of The Jonesboro Sun. Moncrief was previously the morning executive news producer at WPSD-TV, a Paxton-owned television station […] read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Buc-ee’s Plans Location in West Memphis
The West Memphis location is the second Buc-ee's is developing in Arkansas. read more >
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