Searcy
Arkansas Cities See Mixed Results in Local Sales Tax Elections
Arkansas residents typically back local taxes for pressing city needs. As for quality-of-life projects, economic concerns and priorities often determine their fate. read more >
by Griffin Coop -
![Cory Babb, co-owner of Firelight Farm in Searcy, uses Cureate Connect’s online platform to sell his farm’s products. [PHOTO provided]](https://dqndh7utxx63f.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/46921D8A-66B8-4484-A13A-0BF363890CBA_opt-1-scaled-e1755208669280-300x194.jpg)
Arkansas Farmers Turn to Apps to Save Family Farms
For small farms, which often lack wholesale connections, these tools provide access to customers that have been previously difficult to reach. read more >
by Chloe McGehee -
![McCain Plaza 4200 E. McCain Blvd., North Little Rock [Google maps]](https://dqndh7utxx63f.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot_2025-06-09_at_10.09.22e280afAM_opt-300x194.jpg)
McCain Plaza Sale Tops $25M (Real Deals)
A 314,236-SF retail center in North Little Rock tipped the scales at $25.84 million. read more >
by George Waldon -
Nicholas Bostic, Celebrated for Fire Rescue, Sues Father and Stepmother for Fraud
Nicholas Bostic, hailed as a hero for rescuing children from a burning house, is suing his father and stepmother in White County, accusing them of taking more than $180,000 from a joint account funded by donations and a home sale. read more >
Target Buys Land for Store in Searcy
The store, which is projected to open in 2026, will be located on a 12-acre site near Academy Sports + Outdoors. 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 >
ARDOT Receives $25M Federal Grant for I-49 Extension Project
The four-lane highway project includes a bridge over the Arkansas River and several interchanges. read more >
Searcy Gets $4.2M Grant for Little Red Greenway Project
The project would extend the existing 5.5-mile Searcy Bike Trail into a 21-mile system that connects to schools, businesses, parks and more. read more >
Private Firms List Led by Blue Cross
Seventeen private companies owned and headquartered in Arkansas are believed to have had revenue of more than $1 billion in 2023. read more >
by Gwen Moritz -
Discovering Arkansas: Census Bureau Estimates Show Rising Population
More than half of Arkansas’ 75 counties have seen their populations grow since 2020, and the state’s population is growing at close to 2%, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. read more >
by Marty Cook -
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 >
by Kyle Massey -
Whataburger Plans Locations in North Little Rock, Searcy
Construction is set to begin Monday. read more >
Entegrity to Build 28-Acre Array for Cal-Maine Foods
The array is projected to offset approximately 91% of the electricity costs at Cal-Maine's facility in Searcy. read more >
$10M Fraud Accusation Against Agricultural Equipment Dealer
A Wisconsin finance company filed suit against Venture Equipment LLC of Searcy. read more >
Bryce Corp. Plans $80M Expansion in Searcy; 142 New Jobs Expected
The packaging company is building a new manufacturing facility and distribution center. read more >
Fort Smith No. 1 in Arkansas Tech Business Index for September, 3Q
Fort Smith returned to the top of the Arkansas Tech University Business Index in September, and also led the way in the third-quarter rankings. read more >
by Lee Hogan -
Searcy: Programs Take Surprise Out Of Students’ Job Search (Workforce Development | Winner 20,000+)
The Searcy Regional Chamber of Commerce Workforce Development Committee teamed up with the Searcy School District and business leaders to develop a series of programs for 10th-, 11th- and 12th-grade students. read more >
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