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Acme Brick to close Jonesboro plant, affecting 27 workers
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Acme Brick will close its Jonesboro plant on Dec. 31, 2026, affecting 27 associates. Gary Grant, Acme Brick director of human resources, confirmed the plant closure. The sales office and distribution yard will remain open to the public and local contractors despite the closure. Grant said...
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Felicia Johnson to Lead Dealer Funding Team at First Community Bank
Felicia Johnson has been promoted to dealer direct funding manager at Batesville’s First Community Bank. In her new role, Johnson will oversee the bank’s consumer funding team, support daily operations and work with dealers across 48 states to provide financing for recreational loans. “I am honored to step...
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FedEx names new Executive VP, CFO
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - FedEx named a new Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Monday. The company said that Jamere Jackson would assume the CFO position on November 30, replacing Claude Russ, who has been interim CFO since June. Jackson was previously CFO for another Memphis-based company, AutoZone. He was...
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UACCB Harvest at the Farm event attracts over 1,000; return planned for 2027
BATESVILLE, Ark. — Crisp autumn air, the rumble of antique tractors, and the smell of fresh pumpkin vines welcomed more than 1,000 area residents to the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville on Saturday, Oct. 17, for the inaugural Harvest at the Farm celebration. Held at the college’s...
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Pushback after MLGW rate hike announcement
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - There is more pushback against a potential rise in your MLGW bills. It’s a sticker shock to many. MLGW CEO Doug McGowen presented a proposal earlier this week. He said the utility is looking into a water and gas rate hike over the next three...
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BA Burrito Closes Southwest Drive Location, Consolidates at The Yard
JONESBORO, Ark. — BA Burrito has closed its Southwest Drive location and consolidated operations at The Yard, citing rising rent, food costs and labor expenses. The restaurant said in an announcement that those expenses have made operating on the restaurant industry’s thin profit margins increasingly difficult. “While we...
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A New Business Is Coming To Batesville, Arkansas
The community buzzed with excitement as Batesville prepared to welcome a fresh entrepreneurial venture. The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce announced a ribbon‑cutting ceremony for Putt & Porch, a new mini‑golf and event venue slated to open on October 22, 2026, highlighting its expected impact on the local economy and social scene.
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More Than 1,000 Attend UACCB’s Inaugural Harvest at the Farm in Batesville; College Announces Event Will Return in 2027
Huge Community Turnout at New Gateway Center Leads UACCB to Announce Harvest at the Farm Will Become an Annual Tradition. What began as a community celebration of agriculture, education and the fall season has turned into the beginning of a new annual tradition in Batesville. More than 1,000 community members...
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Manufacturer to build $31M facility in Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - ITT Goulds Pumps is building its first manufacturing and distribution facility in the state of Tennessee in Memphis. The pump manufacturing company plans to invest $31 million into the construction at 5633 Mineral Wells Road, bringing 57 jobs to the community. ITT Goulds currently operates a...
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CREST Center holds construction ceremony as building progress continues
JONESBORO, Ark. — The building of the Career Readiness Education and Skills Training (CREST) Center has been underway for the past several months near the corner of Aggie Road and Red Wolf Boulevard on the campus of Arkansas State University. On Friday, community members, industry partners, and educational leaders...