Open in NewsBreak

Newport

See all locations
Customize your news
64°F
publisher avatar

Business

Kait 8

website

Jonesboro florist closing after 74 years

JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - After 74 years of creating corsages and holiday arrangements, Cooksey’s Flower Shop in Jonesboro 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 as much...

Jonesboro, AR · 22h
article img

FinanceBuzz

partner publisher · 253.7K followers
article img

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 · 9d

fierceforblackwomen.com

website

Dying Delta Towns Compare Notes on Data Centers

L to R: Tonya Calhoun, Senior Director, Community Engagement, EDF; Stacie Walters Fujii, Community and Local Government Advisor; Asia Guest, Program Coordinator, Community Engagement, Environmental Defense Fund. Stein Antiques, The Glory Grill and Davis Automotive repair shop are still up and running, surrounded by empty buildings shot through with roping...

Earle, AR · 1d
article img

asbtdc.org

website

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
article img

Kait 8

website

Georgia-Pacific to invest $20 million in Anchor Packaging plant in Paragould

PARAGOULD, Ark. (KAIT) - Georgia-Pacific plans to add 10 to 20 jobs at its Anchor Packaging plant in Paragould as part of a $20 million expansion, according to a news release. The company plans to add two thermoforming lines, along with related equipment and infrastructure improvements, to the plant, which makes polypropylene and PET containers for the foodservice and food packaging markets.

Paragould, AR · 6h

kasu.org

website

A New Pathway Gives Arkansas Students More Flexibility When Studying Precision Agriculture

ASU Beebe and A-State in Jonesboro have partnered to establish a 2+2 agreement for students majoring in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and precision agriculture. The program would allow students to earn an Associate of Science in Agriculture with a new concentration in Precision Agriculture at ASU-Beebe then transfer to complete a four-year Bachelor of Science in Agriculture – GIS and precision agriculture at A-State in Jonesboro. Dr. Blake Perkins is the Vice Chancellor for Academics at ASU Beebe. Keith Perkins is an instructor of precision agriculture at ASU Beebe. They say ASU-Beebe’s precision agriculture curriculum is built to give students as much flexibility as possible. Students can pursue a certificate of proficiency that can be embedded in a one-year technical certificate or the full two-year Associate of Science in Agriculture.

Jonesboro, AR · 1d

thewynneprogress.com

website

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 · 1d

everafterinthewoods.com

website

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 · 3d

talkbusiness.net

website

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 · 3d

thewynneprogress.com

website

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 · 1d

KARK 4 News

partner publisher · 63.5K followers

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 · 1d

KARK 4 News

partner publisher · 63.5K followers

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

mindfullyamerican.com

website

6 Things Arkansans Remember About Walton’s 5&10 Before Walmart Took Over

The floor at Walton’s 5&10 had red and green tiles that didn’t match. It’s one of the small details from the dime store where Walton got his start. Here’s what Arkansans remember about Walton’s 5&10 before Walmart took over. 1. The Harrison Variety Store. Sam...

Bentonville, AR · 19h

magnoliareporter.com

website

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 · 1d

kasu.org

website

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 · 2d

mhobserver.com

website

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 · 2d

Stuttgart Daily Leader

website

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 County, AR · 2d

newsfromthestates.com

website

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

Arkansas Delta Informer

partner publisher · 67 followers

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 · 1d

mhobserver.com

website

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 · 2d