Craighead County
Jonesboro Hotel Revenues Set Record
JONESBORO, Ark. – Jonesboro hotels set a new record for September revenues this year, a sign that industry experts call a result of both a…
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Craighead County
Jonesboro A&P Commission Names Craig Rickert Executive Director
JONESBORO, Ark. – The Jonesboro Advertising and Promotion Commission has hired Craig Rickert as its first executive director. Rickert comes to the A&P after serving…
Craighead County
Candy Craze Returns to Jonesboro, Set to Open at Hilltop
JONESBORO, Ark. – Candy lovers in Jonesboro have reason to rejoice as Candy Craze, the beloved bulk candy store chain, is making a comeback in…
Cleburne County
Lawsuit Accuses Arkansas Law Firm of Misconduct in Early Days of Medical Marijuana
by Hunter Field, Arkansas Advocate When Arkansas’ medical marijuana industry began five years ago, it was somewhat of an open secret that some of the…
Regional
The Arkansas special session tax cuts explained
by Hunter Field, Arkansas Advocate The Arkansas Legislature on Monday gaveled into an extraordinary session at the call of Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders. The Senate…
Mississippi County
Blytheville’s Dixie Pig BBQ Restaurant Unfazed by Weekend Car Crash; Reopens for Business
BLYTHEVILLE, Ark. — A vehicle crashed into the Dixie Pig BBQ Restaurant over the weekend, but the century-old local legend wasn’t deterred. The incident occurred…
Craighead County
Arkansas Delta Women’s Leadership Academy Seeks Applicants for First Class
JONESBORO – Providing resources for women has been a priority of Arkansas State University for many years. The development of the Women’s Business Leadership Center…
Craighead County
NEA Baptist Holds Drop-In Nurse Interviews
Jonesboro, Ark. – NEA Baptist will host a hiring event for Registered Nurses on August 3, from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on the main…
Craighead County
McDonald’s Lands at Pivotal Brookland Intersection, Marks Highest Land Sale in City’s History
BROOKLAND, Ark. — McDonald’s, the largest fast food chain globally, has sealed the deal on a 2.06 acre lot at the signalized intersection of Highway…
Lawrence County
Historic Restaurant, Polar Freeze, to Close After 65 Years in Lawrence County
WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. – Family members announced this week that the iconic Polar Freeze restaurant, located at 416 Highway 67 B in Lawrence County, will…
Craighead County
Classes Offered in August to Assist Future Small Business Owners
JONESBORO – There are several opportunities for future small business owners in Aug. through the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center (ASBTDC) at Arkansas…
Greene County
Slim Chickens is Coming to Paragould
PARAGOULD, Ark. – Slim Chickens is coming to Paragould, AR! Haag Brown is excited to announce that the fast-growing national QSR will be making its…
