Lottery Scholarship Deadline set for July 1
LITTLE ROCK – July 1 is the deadline to apply for the Arkansas Academic Scholarship for students planning to enroll in a two- or four-year […]
Money
Hytrol and Haag Brown to build warehouse center in new E-Commerce Park
A new eight-figure investment (over $10 million) is being made in Jonesboro’s economy. Hytrol Conveyor Company Inc. and Haag Brown Industrial through its holding company, […]
More than 400 positions available at local job fair
Several local economic development partners will co-host a regional job fair at Black River Technical College in Pocahontas on May 19 from 9am to 2pm. […]
Krystal to open May 23 in Jonesboro
After a long awaited opening, Jonesboro residents will soon be able get their hands on Krystal burgers once again. Monday, May 23 (one week from […]
Wallace Fowler, Sr. has passed away
One of the most influential business leaders ever to work in Jonesboro has passed away. Wallace W. Fowler Sr., 87, of Jonesboro, died Wednesday, May […]
Small Business and Technology Development Center to Host Third Year of Smart Growth Accelerator Program
JONESBORO – The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center at Arkansas State University will host the Smart Growth Accelerator, a series of four online […]
WBU Breaks Ground on Meat Processing Facility
WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. – Williams Baptist University officially broke ground Friday, April 8 on a 4,200 square foot meat processing facility that is scheduled to […]
America’s Original Chicken Finger Restaurant to Open in Jonesboro
A new chicken finger restaurant will soon be coming to Jonesboro, Haag Brown Commercial said in a release on Wednesday. Below is the full press […]
Governor appoints Wingo to AEDC Board
Governor Asa Hutchinson has appointed Lindsey Wingo to the Arkansas Economic Development Commission Council. Wingo replaces Jim Andrews on the Council. She is project manager […]
Riceland Foods Appoints New CEO
Jason Brancel named President and Chief Executive Officer STUTTGART, Ark. (March 14, 2022): Riceland Foods, the world’s largest miller and marketer of rice and one […]