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The Supply Side: Arkansas couple ink a ‘Golden’ mix deal with Walmart

Evan and Beth Luter of Corning (Clay County) are seeing their dreams come true after pitching their Nona Belle’s Golden Fry breading mix to Walmart buyers at the retail giant’s Open Call event Oct. 7. They were one of 120 companies meeting with buyers, and the only one based in Arkansas.

Corning, AR · 1d
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From U.S. Marine Machinist to Arkansas Manufacturer

For Nick Ross of Jonesboro, machining was not simply a trade he discovered after leaving the military. Ross received his first machining certification while serving in the United States Marine Corps. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, he used those skills to provide machining support for troops in the field. In the combat environment, equipment had to function, resources could be limited, and problems had to be solved.

Jonesboro, AR · 1d
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Arkansas led nation in farm bankruptcy filings in 2025, as financial pressure mounts

JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Arkansas led the nation in Chapter 12 bankruptcy filings in 2025 and may continue that trend in 2026 as farmers facing intense financial pressure look for ways to stay in business, and others decide to leave farming altogether. Thirty-two agricultural operations in the state had filed...

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Mayor Young addresses Elon Musk's tweet about Memphis

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Arkansas Hunters and Arkansas State University aid deer management and fight food insecurity

Arkansas State University joined Arkansas Hunters Feeding the Hungry and Arkansas Farm Bureau on Wednesday to unveil the latest addition to its College of Agriculture Meat Market and Lab: a $750,000 improvement project designed to fight food insecurity with the help of deer hunters and processors statewide. The expansion, funded...

Jonesboro, AR · 3d

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10 Small Towns Where Retirees Can Live Like Millionaires on $38,000 a Year

See 10 small towns where a $38,000 retirement budget still covers rent, groceries, and health care, thanks to low housing costs and Social Security tax breaks.

Jonesboro, AR · 7d

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A Memphis Favorite Shut Down Days Ago, and the Paperwork Reveals How Deep the Trouble Ran

Crosstown Brewing Company in Memphis closed its taproom on October 17, then filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy four days later. Court filings and local reports show nearly $2.5 million in listed debt, a small asset estimate, and a liquidation process now underway.

Memphis, TN · 4d

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Black Rock sales tax issue fails

BLACK ROCK, Ark. (KAIT) - Black Rock voters rejected a proposed half-cent sales tax, with 62% voting against the plan. The proposal was among the tax and millage questions on the ballot. The city asked voters to approve the tax during the midterm elections Tuesday. Police Chief Bryan Archer said the money would have helped lower water rates.

Black Rock, AR · 4d

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Diamonds: Stan Jones, Conservationist/Entrepreneur

Stan Jones answers to the titles of farmer, duck hunter, conservationist and entrepreneur. A 1973 graduate of Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, he played on the 1970 national championship football team, is a former commissioner of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and owns Stan Jones Mallard Lodge in Clover Bend, where he farms about 7,000 acres and hosts about 1,800 duck hunts a year.

Jonesboro, AR · 6d

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Farm acres the top recent property deal in Craighead County

Bane Land Farm and Cattle and Tebo Land LLC made the most significant residential and commercial property transfer in Craighead County from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, according to the Craighead County Assessor’s Office. The companies spent $1.76 million to buy crop acres. The deal was completed on Oct....

Craighead County, AR · 6d

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Jonesboro voters reject sales and use tax 

JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Jonesboro voters rejected a 0.625% sales and use tax, according to unofficial election results. . The Craighead County Clerk’s Office reports 10,142 residents voted against the tax while 7,088 voted for it, minus the absentee votes. The tax would have been used to fund new and...

Jonesboro, AR · 6d

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Arkansas hunters, A-State aid deer management, fight food insecurity

Arkansas State University joined Arkansas Hunters Feeding the Hungry and Arkansas Farm Bureau recently to unveil the latest addition to its College of Agriculture Meat Market and Lab: a $750,000 improvement project designed to fight food insecurity with the help of deer hunters and processors statewide. The expansion, funded through...

Arkansas · 5d

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Mohr Air Conditioning & Plumbing Expands Plumbing Services Across Northeast and Central Arkansas

PLongtime Arkansas HVAC company brings trusted plumbing services to Jonesboro, Searcy, Wynne, Cabot, Beebe, Marion and West Memphis. Mohr has served Arkansas homeowners and businesses since 1968, building its reputation through more than five decades of heating, air conditioning, installation, repair and maintenance services. The company is now expanding that same service-focused approach to meet homeowners’ everyday plumbing needs in several of the communities it already serves.

Jonesboro, AR · 5d

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THE EXPERT | Selling Your Home During the Holidays? Here’s What You Need to Know

THE EXPERT – Jonesboro Right Now – The holiday season brings busy schedules, family gatherings, travel, and plenty of decorating. For homeowners considering selling, it can also bring an important question: Is it better to list now or wait until spring?. While the real estate market often slows...

Jonesboro, AR · 5d

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Financing Jonesboro’s mixed-use future

Jonesboro’s growth pattern is shifting as the city approaches 100,000 residents. Guided by initiatives such as Plan Jonesboro and the “Destination 100K” vision, and backed by strong community leadership and partnerships, our community is moving away from traditional commercial and residential sprawl toward modern, walkable, mixed-use developments that integrate residential, retail, office, medical, and entertainment spaces.

Jonesboro, AR · 7d

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Elon Musk discusses two more data centers in Memphis

Elon Musk says two more data centers will be operating in the Mid-South by the end of the year.

Memphis, TN · 7d

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Work begins on first phase of CREST Center in Jonesboro

Civic, business, and education leaders in Northeast Arkansas have spent decades to develop tools and relationships that would help better the workforce in the region. One of those multifaceted tools is nearing completion. Construction on the Career Readiness Education and Skills Training (CREST) Center remains on schedule. The first phase...

Jonesboro, AR · 8d

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Batesville salon rebuilding after Halloween fire

BATESVILLE, Ark. (KAIT) - A fire broke out Saturday night on Main Street in Batesville while families were out trick-or-treating. The fire damaged The Studio Salon, a hair salon that has been open for more than 20 years. Stained windows and burnt ceilings are visible inside the salon, and insulation...

Batesville, AR · 7d

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Randolph County voters reject 0.25% sales and use tax 

RANDOLPH COUNTY, Ark. (KAIT) - Randolph County voters rejected a 0.25% sales and use tax, according to unofficial election results. According to the Randolph County Clerk’s Office, the proposal was rejected by a vote of 1,973 to 1,061. The tax would have been used to build and maintain criminal...

Randolph County, AR · 6d