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Mississippi County Rebuilds on Steel

With its recent revenue jump due to the steel industry, government officials hope to attract new residents and reverse a longtime decline in population. read more >

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The Big River Steel Flex Mill near Osceola uses as much energy as Afghanistan, says Steve Pienaar, logistics manager at Big River.
Construction / Manufacturing / Public Companies

US Steel Picks Northeast Arkansas for $3B Mill

Arkansas had been competing against Alabama and Mississippi for the project. read more >

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The Big River Steel Flex Mill near Osceola uses as much energy as Afghanistan, says Steve Pienaar, logistics manager at Big River.
Construction / Government & Politics / Investments

$4.8M From CARES Act to Support NEA Steelmakers, Manufacturers

Projects in Wynne and Osceola are expected to create about 300 jobs. read more >

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Prospect Steel in Blytheville, a Lexicon company, has “the most automated fit and weld fabrication facility in the world,” CEO Patrick Schueck says. Its double robotic line, seen here, consists of four welding robots and one fitting robot.
Construction / Energy / Manufacturing

Mississippi County: Magnet for SteelLock Icon

A new economy built on steel lifts the northeast corner of Arkansas. read more >

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Construction / Energy / Manufacturing

Mississippi County’s Nucor: 3 Decades, 4 Facilities

In Mississippi County, the big news in steel these days is Big River. But the firmly established player in northeast Arkansas steel is Nucor Corp., the largest steelmaker in the United States. read more >

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Legal Jury Hits Walmart Harder in Trade Secrets Retrial, Awards $222.7M to Zest Labs
A Walmart location in Indianapolis
Arkansas Business Alyson Hoge Retiring After 46 Years at Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Alyson Hoge, newly appointed managing editor of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, at her home in Woodson.
Agriculture & Poultry Tyson Foods Expands Board to Add Heirs John R. Tyson and Olivia Tyson
John R. Tyson, who has led Tyson Foods Inc.'s enterprise strategy and sustainability activities, has been named chief financial officer.
Health Care Startup AccuCode AI Tackles Medical Billing Errors With Artificial Intelligence
From left, Mike Steely, chief revenue officer, Scott Roper, vice president of business development and COO; and Nathan Myers, CEO and president, all from AccuCode AI Inc. [Mark Friedman]
Transportation New Tech Transforming Arkansas Trucking IndustryLock Icon
Modern freight trucks are equipped with in-cab technology like lane assistance, collision mitigation, roll stability and adaptive cruise control. [PHOTO provided]
Cover Story Truck Parking Shortage Puts Pressure on US Supply Chain
A gas station and convenience store in Fayetteville on Interstate 49 is a popular parking spot for many truckers. [michael woods]
Legal Arkansas Defense Attorney Seeks Damages Over Shooting After Alleged Psychosis EpisodeLock Icon
Attorney Chad Green once practiced in the Pulaski County Courthouse in Little Rock. Now he is facing a charge of robbery there, after pepper spraying an armored car guard and getting shot in 2024. [file PHOTO]
Whispers Warren Stephens, Mike Huckabee Take Diplomatic Posts, Disclose Financial HoldingsLock Icon
Education Walton Family Plans New STEM University in Bentonville
Restaurants & Food FoxDen Capital Grows Food Portfolio With Acquisition of US Pizza