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Attorney General Griffin Announces $5.5 Million Settlement with Family Dollar over Rat Infestation

May 21, 2026 Press Release 0

Griffin: ‘Arkansans—particularly those who rely on neighborhood discount stores for everyday essentials—are entitled to products that are safe, lawfully sold, and honestly marketed’ LITTLE ROCK – Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing a $5.5 million settlement resolving the State’s consumer protection lawsuit against Family Dollar arising from [read more…]

A-State ASBTDC to Host Free “Maximize Your Marketing Strategy” Workshop in Paragould

May 19, 2026 Press Release 0

PARAGOULD, Ark. — The Arkansas State University Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center (A-State ASBTDC) will host a free in-person workshop, Maximize Your Marketing Strategy, on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Generating Innovative Network (GIN), located at 208 N. Pruett St. in Paragould. [read more…]

McAlister’s Coming to Fair Park Boulevard in Jonesboro

May 8, 2026 NEA Report 0

JONESBORO, Ark. — McAlister’s is coming to Fair Park Boulevard in Jonesboro, according to Coldwell Banker Village Communities. The restaurant will be located next to Panda Express and across from Lowe’s. Chase Copeland and Carroll Caldwell represented the buyer and seller in the transaction, the real estate company said. An [read more…]

Waffle House Coming To Hilltop Corridor In Jonesboro

Apr 30, 2026 NEA Report 0

JONESBORO, Ark. — Waffle House is coming to the Hilltop area of Jonesboro, adding a 24-hour dining option near one of the city’s busiest medical corridors. The new restaurant will be located just east of the NEA Baptist Health System campus, according to an announcement from Haag Brown Commercial on [read more…]

U.S. Steel Announces $1.9 Billion Investment at Big River Steel in Osceola

Apr 29, 2026 Press Release 0

PITTSBURGH–United States Steel Corporation (“U. S. Steel”) today announced a $1.9 billion investment to build a new direct reduced iron (DRI) facility at Big River Steel Works in Osceola, Arkansas — the first of its kind in the United States. The investment strengthens U. S. Steel’s next-generation steelmaking capabilities and [read more…]

$3M for Jonesboro Among NEA Projects Funded in $25M State Site Development Awards

Apr 28, 2026 NEA Report 0

JONESBORO, Ark. — Northeast Arkansas communities are set to receive millions in state funding after Gov. Sarah Sanders and the Arkansas Economic Development Commission awarded $25 million to support industrial site development across the state. Several Northeast Arkansas cities and counties were included in the latest round of funding through [read more…]

West Memphis Super Project Could Get $300M Incentive Fund

Apr 24, 2026 NEA Report 0

By:Ainsley Platt, Arkansas Advocate Arkansas lawmakers proposed a transfer of up to $300 million into an economic development incentive fund Thursday for a manufacturing “super project” employing thousands of workers that officials hope to attract to West Memphis. The proposal to tap state surplus funds to offer economic incentives and [read more…]

Mississippi County Hospital System Chooses Lacey Carter to Lead Hospitals in Blytheville, Osceola

Apr 6, 2026 Press Release 0

BLYTHEVILLE, Ark. (April 3, 2026) – Building upon 73 years of health services within Mississippi County, Mississippi County Hospital System (MCHS) announced its selection of Lacey Carter as the healthcare system’s new CEO, effectively immediately. Carter joins MCHS from Ozarks Healthcare in West Plains, Mo., where her career advanced through [read more…]

Domino’s Expands Presence in Northeast Arkansas with Two New Locations

Mar 31, 2026 Press Release 0

NORTHEAST ARKANSAS – Domino’s continues its expansion across Northeast Arkansas with the opening of two new locations, with The CRE Group representing the tenant in securing both sites. Principal Broker and Owner, Heather Talley, served as the tenant broker on each transaction. The newest stores are now open in West [read more…]

Jonesboro Unlimited Wins Best of Show, Three Gold ADDYs for “Always Jonesboro” Campaign

Mar 9, 2026 NEA Report 0

JONESBORO, Ark. — Jonesboro Unlimited received four top honors at the 2026 American Advertising Awards (ADDY) Gala in Paragould on Feb. 27 for its Always Jonesboro talent attraction campaign. The awards, presented by the Northeast Arkansas chapter of the American Advertising Federation, included three Gold ADDYs and Best of Show, [read more…]