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Potential purchase of former Citizens Bank land ‘essentially’ killed by Jonesboro city council
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – The Jonesboro city council on Tuesday unanimously voted to send a resolution that would have seen the purchase of three lots of land, including property where the former Citizens Bank building once stood, back to the Finance and Administration Council Committee. Council members...
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Basden Steel Buys 70 Acres in Marked Tree, Plans New Facility
MARKED TREE — A Texas-based structural steel fabrication company has purchased 70 acres in Marked Tree with plans to develop its first Arkansas operation, according to a release from Basden Steel. The company, founded in 1985 and headquartered in Texas, closed on the property Nov. 21. The land, located...
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Real estate developer Ron Rhodes has died
Businessman and Arkansas State University Distinguished Alumnus Ron Rhodes has died. Rhodes, 78, passed away Tuesday (Nov. 18) according to a social media post by his company King-Rhodes & Associates. “It is with great sadness that our King-Rhodes family shares the news of the death of Ron Rhodes … Ron...
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Drew Brees-backed Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux coming to Jonesboro
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Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux coming to Jonesboro
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – A new restaurant is coming to the property where Ryan’s Buffet once stood. According to plumbing project records submitted to the Arkansas Department of Health, a Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux will be coming to 2809 E. Highland Drive, the former location of Ryan’s Buffet.
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Site work begins on future Jonesboro Raising Cane’s
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – Construction work has begun on the site of Jonesboro’s first Raising Cane’s restaurant. Joshua Brown, co-founder of Haag Brown Commercial Real Estate and Development, which brokered the deal, said site work just started and that crews are expected to move quickly.
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Basden Steel to build first Arkansas facility in Marked Tree
MARKED TREE, Ark. (KAIT) - Basden Steel, a nationally recognized steel fabrication company, will build its first ground-up facility in Northeast Arkansas, bringing jobs to the region. Haag Brown Commercial Real Estate and Development announced Wednesday that Basden Steel will construct its first greenfield project on 70 acres in Marked...
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City of Memphis will not spend $250 million to renovate Sheraton Hotel
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The City of Memphis will not spend the quarter-of-a-billion dollars expected to renovate the newly-acquired Sheraton Hotel, according to the mayor's office. A Memphis City Council Committee discussed the project Tuesday. The City of Memphis closed on the $22 million deal to buy the hotel on November 5.
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City of Memphis buys largest hotel for $22M
MEMPHIS, Tennessee —The city of Memphis has acquired the 590-key Sheraton Memphis Downtown from an institutional seller for $22 million in a move that city leaders said represents a milestone in Memphis’ downtown and convention district revitalization. The property is directly connected to the Renasant Convention Center, which...
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Chamber CEO: Batesville still in a ‘housing crisis’
Batesville is in a housing crisis, and Crystal Johnson says there is a prime opportunity here for new development. Johnson, Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce CEO, and Chris Hill, director of marketing and communications at the chamber, came before the Batesville City Council on Tuesday night to discuss “three major challenges that pose a threat to our local economy.”
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Ollie’s Bargain Outlet To Open in Old Big Lots Location in Jonesboro
30,000 SF lease marks retailer’s first store in Jonesboro, and a major backfill success led by LRG Commercial. Jonesboro, AR – November 11, 2025 – LRG Commercial is pleased to announce that Ollie’s Bargain Outlet has leased 30,000 square feet at 1907 Woodsprings Road in Jonesboro, Arkansas. This location represents Ollie’s first store in Jonesboro as the retailer continues their rapid expansion across the Mid-South.
Arkansas Insights
Social Media Fallout: A Dispute over Haag Brown's Expansion
There has been a recent buzz on social media regarding Haag Brown, a commercial real estate firm. A user on Facebook has expressed concern that they may have been blocked by the company after voicing their opinion on the firm's expansion to Northwest Arkansas a few months ago. The user reported that they could no longer search for Haag Brown's profile and haven't seen any posts from them in quite some time.
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Diverse NEA economy drives commercial growth
We are very fortunate to live and work in Northeast Arkansas. The commercial construction landscape is enjoying some of the strongest growth I’ve ever seen, with numerous new construction projects and commercial real estate sales needed to accommodate the booming business activity in our area. Jonesboro and Paragould were...