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Jonesboro grid holds up under summer heat, but bills rise
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Jonesboro City Water and Light says the local power grid has held up under record summer demand, though customers may see the impact of that demand on their monthly bills. The Jonesboro power grid connects to a larger network covering a large portion of North America.
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About 180 Trumann residents affected by temporary outage during pole repairs
About 180 Craighead Electric Cooperative members in east Trumann were impacted by a temporary power outage during emergency repairs. The cooperative says crews identified a severely damaged utility pole on the east side of Trumann. The top of the pole had burned, and crews needed to shut down the circuit...
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City of Jonesboro buys building for police substation
The city of Jonesboro has purchased the former Shelter Insurance office building on East Highland Drive for $2.75 million, with plans to use the property as a second location for the Jonesboro Police Department. The deal was completed Aug. 21. The city was represented by Jerry Halsey and Landon Wilson...
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MLGW: 13,000 customers facing disconnection
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - For the first time in seven long weeks, the Mid-South will get a small break from this horrendous heat and humidity. That also means Memphis, Light, Gas, and Water will resume disconnections for customers who haven’t paid their bills. Memphis residents like Annie Harris say the...
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Red Wolf Vintage Market is coming to campus: A chance to shop second-hand, support local small businesses
Vintage and thrift shopping has been quickly on the rise, recently becoming a staple part of mainstream fashion culture. Online, social media is filled with creators showing their thrift hauls, second-hand selling platforms like Depop and Thread Up are growing every day, and Y2K styles are being replicated by many fast-fashion clothing companies.
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NEA Regional Leadership Accelerator Academy accepting applicants
The Delta Center for Economic Development at Arkansas State University has opened applications for the next cohort of the Northeast Arkansas Regional Leadership Accelerator Academy, a year-long leadership development program designed to strengthen leadership capacity and collaboration across the 17-county Northeast Arkansas region. The Academy brings together emerging and established...
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Elvis Presley Fan Turns Memphis Home Into Little Graceland and Sells It for $175,000
Little Graceland Near Elvis Presley Boulevard Just Found a Buyer Here Is What Made It Special Elvis fans have always […] This article originally appeared on BuildLikeNew.com — visit us for more home security guides.
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THE EXPERT | All About Gas Logs
Jonesboro, AR – Jonesboro Right Now – As cooler weather approaches, fireplaces become a focal point in the home again. While a traditional wood-burning fire has its charm, hauling wood, building a fire, cleaning up ashes, and dealing with smoke can make it less appealing for everyday use. Gas logs offer a convenient alternative—providing warmth and the appearance of a real fire with little more than the push of a button.
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AR lawmakers question Entergy on Google data center power costs, ratepayer impact
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — The Arkansas Legislature's Joint Energy Committee summoned representatives from Google and Entergy to a meeting on Tuesday to learn more about their partnership to power a massive Google data center being built in West Memphis. It's the question that's been at the center of...
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Arkansas Advocate: Entergy Arkansas drops lawsuit over newspaper’s publication of data center agreement details
Entergy Arkansas is dropping the lawsuit it filed over a newspaper publishing details about a West Memphis data center agreement that came from documents the utility said were released in error by state regulators. The utility on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 filed a notice of dismissal of its lawsuit against...
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Entergy Arkansas drops lawsuit over newspaper’s publication of data center agreement details
Entergy Arkansas is dropping the lawsuit it filed over a newspaper publishing details about a West Memphis data center agreement that came from documents the utility said were released in error by state regulators. The utility on Wednesday filed a notice of dismissal of its lawsuit against the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, the Arkansas Times and central […]
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With nowhere to store crops, southeast Missouri peanut farmers race against the clock
SOUTHEAST Missouri (Heartland News) - Across southeast Missouri, thousands of acres of prime peanuts are ready for harvest, but local growers suddenly have nowhere to take them following the unexpected shutdown of Delta Peanut. The farmer-owned shelling operation, headquartered in northeast Arkansas with a major storage warehouse in Kennett, Missouri,...
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Livestock Judging Shows Improvement in Swine Contests
(September 14, 2026 ) Paragould, Arkansas & Austin, Minnesota – The men and women of the UARM Livestock Judging started the semester off strong for a weeklong travel across the northern part of the country to evaluate high caliber swine contests. They made their first stop competing in their first contest of the semester at Top Notch in Paragould, AR, an intercollegiate judging contest. It was composed of numerous swine classes that challenged the participants to do critical thinking.
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14 Sep 2026 Reesor advances at First Community Bank
Batesville — First Community Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Cameron Reesor to senior vice president, mortgage loan originator. Since joining First Community Bank in 2016, Reesor has built a strong reputation for providing exceptional service and helping customers navigate one of life’s most significant financial decisions. He began his career as a loan processor in the bank’s mortgage department after gaining valuable experience as a part-time employee in the bank’s special assets and facilities departments while attending college. Today, with nearly a decade of mortgage industry experience, he continues helping families throughout Arkansas achieve their homeownership goals through knowledgeable guidance and personalized service.
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Jonesboro council considers tax incentive for SANY Nutrition manufacturing plant
The Jonesboro City Council is considering a tax incentive tied to SANY Nutrition Group’s new manufacturing operation on East Highland Drive. SANY opened the facility last month after investing more than 30 million dollars to renovate the former Butterball plant. The company says it plans to create more than...
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WARN notice issued for Jonesboro peanut plant
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - The city of Jonesboro received a WARN notice concerning Delta Peanut. According to the Arkansas Department of Commerce, WARN or The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act requires employers with 100 or more employees to provide 60 days notice before a plant closure and mass workforce reductions.