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Jonesboro florist closing after 74 years

JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Cooksey’s Flower Shop, a Jonesboro florist that has made corsages and holiday arrangements for 74 years, is closing. The family that runs the shop said the decision comes as Henry Cooksey’s wife faces a cancer diagnosis. “Thank you for your support — you’ve been...

Jonesboro, AR · 5h

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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 · 2d

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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 · 8d

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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 · 2d

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Expert offers advice to keep heating bills low

JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - As temperatures drop, heating bills can climb. But a few simple changes could help families keep money in their pockets while staying safe. Eli Mason is the solutions advisor for Prestige Heating and Cooling in Paragould. He recommends setting thermostats as low as occupants can handle. Moreover, he said to check the seals around doors and windows. Cracked seals can leak chilled air into homes. Mason said families should check their air filters regularly; a dirty filter can restrict airflow and make a heating system work harder.

Paragould, AR · 1d

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Cross County’s Wimberley attends Farm Bureau resolutions meeting

HOT SPRINGS — Several Arkansas Farm Bureau members from the Grand Prairie region participated in the organization’s resolutions committee meeting Nov. 3-4 at the Hot Springs Convention Center. Members from Crittenden, Cross, Poinsett, St. Francis and Woodruff counties spent two days reviewing, discussing and consolidating policy topics for...

Cross County, AR · 12h

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South Arkansas bankruptcies for the week ended Tuesday, November 3, 2026

South Arkansas bankruptcies listed by county for the week ended Tuesday, November 3, 2026, according to the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Arkansas. Columbia. Wilbert M. Shaw, P.O. Box 453, McNeil; Chapter 13; bankruptcy filed October 21, 2026. Heath Parham and Stacy Parham, 1260 Columbia Road...

South Arkansas, AR · 18h

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Five employees fired amid Arkansas Department of Commerce investigation into alleged fraud in Rehabilitation Services Division

The Arkansas Department of Commerce fired five employees following an investigation into alleged fraud, conflicts of interest, and improper benefit distribution within the Arkansas Rehabilitation Services Division.

Arkansas · 2d

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7 Arkansas Candy Stores That Feel Like Stepping Into A Sweet-Tooth Wonderland In 2027

A candy maker in the Ozarks still works from a recipe book published in 1897. Some of those recipes trace back to the Civil War era, which makes my sweet tooth feel very young. Another shop in this state has been making candy since 1925, often in copper kettles. Four...

Arkansas · 2d

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Local Political Science Professor Says Voters are Reacting to the Economy, Not Embracing Democrats

During the midterms last week Democrats took party control in congress. Meanwhile in Arkansas, Republicans maintained control of major statewide offices, including the Governor's office and the U.S. Senate seat. Dr. Cameron Wimpy is a professor and the chair of the Department of Government, Law, and Policy, as well as the director of the Institute for Rural Initiatives at A-State. He said while statewide races were closer than they have been, the decisions voters made is more of a reaction to current policies, the economy, and the war in Iran rather than an embracing of Democrats.

Arkansas · 1d

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Arkansas Living magazine marks 80 years in co-op members’ mailboxes

The magazine that lands each month in the mailboxes of North Arkansas Electric Cooperative members turns 80 this month. Arkansas Living, published by the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas, first appeared in November 1946 as Arkansas REA News, an eight-page black-and-white monthly sent to 21,018 rural co-op members. More than 950 issues later, it runs 44 pages in full color and reaches more than 375,000 addresses through 16 localized editions, which the cooperatives say makes it the largest-circulation publication in the state.

Arkansas · 1d

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Entergy Arkansas prepares for winter weather with storm response training

More than 150 Entergy Arkansas employees completed storm response training exercises to prepare for potential winter weather across the state.

Arkansas · 8h

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Conway Corp hosting Brewer Lake Watershed meeting

Conway Corporation is inviting landowners, farmers, local officials and community members to take part in a Brewer Lake Watershed Management meeting Tuesday night, November 10th. Brewer Lake is the primary source of drinking water for thousands of families in Conway and Faulkner counties. The meeting will bring together agricultural producers, conservation partners and community leaders to discuss water quality, conservation practices and agricultural practices within the watershed. Presentations will include information from University of Arkansas agricultural specialists and Conway Corporation representatives about ongoing watershed water-quality projects…

Conway, AR · 1d

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Groundwater withdrawals remain unsustainable, farmers digging deeper

MORRILTON, Ark. — The conclusion of Tuesday’s Groundwater Summit in Morrilton was that farmers are digging deeper for water. The state’s annual groundwater report in July had noted declining water levels in some areas of the state’s two largest aquifers, the Mississippi River Valley Alluvial and the Sparta Alluvial.

Morrilton, AR · 12h

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State Chamber chief says Baxter County’s low workforce participation is an opportunity, not a problem

Fewer than 44 out of every 100 working-age Baxter County residents hold a job or are looking for one, and the head of the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce told a Mountain Home audience Monday that number should catch the eye of any employer looking to expand. “This is a...

Baxter County, AR · 1d

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Farm Bureau members help shape state policy recommendations

HOT SPRINGS — Several Arkansas Farm Bureau members from the Grand Prairie region participated in the organization’s resolutions committee meeting Nov. 3-4 at the Hot Springs Convention Center. Members from Arkansas, Desha, Lonoke, Monroe and Prairie counties spent two days reviewing, discussing and consolidating policy topics for consideration...

Arkansas · 1d

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Simmons Bank Names Two Executives to Lead Innovation, Customer Service and Growth Efforts

CEO Brogdon strengthens executive team since assuming top post for fast-growing Arkansas regional bank By...

Pine Bluff, AR · 10h

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UPDATED: Public Service Commission approves NorthWestern Energy, Black Hills Corp merger

The Montana Public Service Commission approved the $15.4 billion NorthWestern Energy and Black Hills Corp. merger on Tuesday. The new company, once merged, will serve 2.1 million electric and natural gas customers in Montana, Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, South Dakota, Nebraska and Wyoming. In a split vote, the PSC supported...

Montana · 1d

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Arkansas farm bankruptcies nearing 2025 levels with one quarter left

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...

Arkansas · 2d

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