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Citizens Bank Names Jenny Guthrie as President for Monticello Market (Movers & Shakers)

In her new role, Guthrie will lead the Citizens Bank team in Monticello and supervise lending in southeast Arkansas. read more >

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Construction / Energy / Industry

Mississippi County Leads the Way in Green Steel Innovation

Arkansas steel giants like Blytheville-based Nucor-Yamato, as well as Big River Steel and Hybar of Osceola, are transforming Mississippi County into a hub of recycled steel, renewable energy and innovative technology. read more >

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Construction / Manufacturing / Public Companies

Reading the Future: Steel (40 Years of Arkansas Business)

Executives are envisioning a vibrant short- and long-term future in steel for Arkansas, particularly in Mississippi County. read more >

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An electric arc furnace at Big River Steel’s Flex Mill near Osceola. Since the mill opened, it has provided hundreds of jobs and a big boost to the local economy.
Government & Politics / Manufacturing

Eyes on Steel — Again (Editorial)

We’re hopeful that Nippon Steel’s $14.9 billion purchase of U.S. Steel means good things for Arkansas. read more >

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Construction / Manufacturing

Jim Bell’s Journey Back to Osceola

Bell is the vice president of construction at U.S. Steel. read more >

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Construction / Education / Manufacturing

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 / 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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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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