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Farmer reacts to Arkansas leading the nation in farm bankruptcies

Arkansas · 14d

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Made in America, Built on Main Street

Across Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas, small manufacturers are the heartbeat of our local economies. For the “mom-and-pop” shops that power our towns, operating on thin margins means every single penny counts. From the desktop computers in an office to the front-end loaders on a factory floor, business owners invest in every piece of machinery used to make goods and create local jobs. When we help these small businesses, we help everyone—because for these owners, their employees are like family members.

Texas · 15d
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Low river, lower prices: Mississippi disruptions hit Southern farmers hardest

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — When water levels drop on the Mississippi River, the economic consequences can travel far beyond the riverbanks. Research published in Agribusiness by agricultural economists with the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station and collaborating institutions showed that parts of Arkansas and other Southern states are among those most exposed to the impacts for corn and soybean prices when the river is low.

Arkansas · 15d
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Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin announces $18.4 million settlement against lease-to-own firm

Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin announced a settlement with Snap Finance that will cancel over $18 million in lease payments for more than 9,300 residents who used the firm's services between 2017 and 2022.

Arkansas · 16d

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Farmers tell lawmakers new power charge is crushing; Entergy defense falls flat

LITTLE ROCK — Farmers told a legislative energy panel Monday that a new charge on their electric bills is adding tens of thousands of dollars in costs they cannot absorb, and lawmakers signaled they remain unconvinced by Entergy Arkansas’ explanations for the fee. The Legislative Joint Energy Committee...

Arkansas · 17d

KARK 4 News

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Latest report shows Arkansas gas prices dropping even as crude oil prices stay high

Gasoline prices in Arkansas dropped by five cents per gallon last week to an average of $3.88, ranking the state among the ten least expensive markets nationwide despite high crude oil costs.

Arkansas · 15d

Stuttgart Daily Leader

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Low river, lower prices: Mississippi disruptions hit Southern farmers hardest

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — When water levels drop on the Mississippi River, the economic consequences can travel far beyond the riverbanks. Research published in Agribusiness by agricultural economists with the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station and collaborating institutions showed that parts of Arkansas and other Southern states are among those most exposed to the impacts for corn and soybean prices when the river is low.

Arkansas · 16d

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Arkansas’s Massive Asian Supermarket Is A Hidden Food Wonderland

Your grocery note says noodles, but the cart has other ideas. A trip through this Arkansas supermarket can lead straight from the seafood tanks to shelves of snacks you haven’t tried before. There’s a lot to look at, and it isn’t limited to food. Oversized cooking pots might make...

Arkansas · 24d

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Arkansas AG announces $18.4 million in Snap Finance lease forgiveness

JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - More than 9,300 Arkansans will receive $18.4 million in lease-payment forgiveness under a settlement announced Wednesday by Attorney General Tim Griffin and 17 other attorneys general. “Arkansas consumers deserve honest information about the cost and terms of their purchases. Misleading agreements that leave consumers paying far...

Arkansas · 16d

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Rethinking workforce support with help from ALICE at Work

At Habitat for Humanity of Central Arkansas, we believe everyone deserves a stable foundation. Most often, that means helping families achieve the financial security that comes with affordable homeownership. But what does it mean to build that same solid footing for the team members who work alongside us every day?

Central Arkansas, AR · 16d

The Financial Wire

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At least four federally insured credit unions were closed in 2026

At least four federally insured credit unions were closed in 2026, according to the National Credit Union Administration, the federal agency that insures and supervises them. They are Copper & Glass Federal Credit Union in Glassport, Pennsylvania; People Trust Community Federal Credit Union in North Little Rock, Arkansas; African Diaspora Federal Credit Union in Saint... The post At least four federally insured credit unions were closed in 2026 appeared first on The Financial Wire .

Jackson, MS · 17d

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Arkansas farm bankruptcies on the rise, most in the nation

Recent reports point to a rise in Arkansas farmers struggling with finances following steep gains in fuel and fertilizer prices. The state led the nation in farm-related Chapter 12 bankruptcy filings during the third quarter of 2026. The state had 12 Chapter 12 filings in the third quarter, according to...

Arkansas · 15d

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Untangling the accounting fight reshaping Google’s Arkansas power deal

As opposition to data centers grows around the country and electricity bills become a key election issue, utilities and developers are facing heightened scrutiny over the cost of building infrastructure to power the AI boom. In Arkansas, a controversy over those costs has pushed a utility and a hyperscaler to revise a financing arrangement that they’ve struggled to explain to the public.

Arkansas · 16d

FOX 16 News

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Latest report shows Arkansas gas prices dropping even as crude oil prices stay high

Gasoline prices in Arkansas dropped by five cents per gallon last week to an average of $3.88, ranking the state among the ten least expensive markets nationwide despite high crude oil costs.

Arkansas · 15d

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Dry fall delivers quality cotton in northeastern Arkansas

Despite drought, the lack of late-season rain has provided good yields and quality in irrigated cotton in northeastern Arkansas. Ramey Stiles, who farms in Lee County, said this year’s growing season stood out among many he has experienced on the farm. “My dad said there’s never two years exactly...

Lee County, AR · 17d

KARK 4 News

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Wilson Real Estate Auctioneers: 10-22-26

Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to KARK.

Little Rock, AR · 16d

Daily Energy Insider

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Entergy Arkansas: Google expansion to bring $500M in savings

Entergy Arkansas plans to invest about $600 million in power grid upgrades and new energy resources to support Google’s expanding data center campus in West… The post Entergy Arkansas: Google expansion to bring $500M in savings appeared first on Daily Energy Insider .

West Memphis, AR · 17d

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USDA invests nearly half-a-billion dollars to improve rural communities across Arkansas

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Development division invested nearly half-a-billion dollars into Arkansas during fiscal year 2026. According to a release from the USDA, Rural development invested more than $451,793,703 in the state though loans and grants. That money was split between several areas including:. $10.7 million was invested...

Arkansas · 16d

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Arkansas Company Honors 37 Employees With $10,000 Bonuses Each for 20 Years of Service

Loyalty paid off in a big way Friday as 37 longtime employees of Little Rock-based Lexicon Inc. were honored for reaching 20 years of service with the Arkansas company. The special recognition ceremony and luncheon was held Friday, October 16, 2026, at Lexicon’s corporate headquarters at 8900 Fourche Dam Pike in the Port of Little Rock.

Little Rock, AR · 20d

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Executive Q&A with Erik Sward

How has moving into your new space impacted your store?. The new space took our store to the next level and still has room for growth. We were bursting at the seams in the last building, and people love the new space. My mother-in-law, Zanette, has done an amazing job creating a similar atmosphere in all three buildings we’ve occupied. Customers shop more freely here because the larger space lets them browse without feeling pressured. It also lets us showcase more, and our custom tailoring and suiting has grown exponentially because of it.

Conway, AR · 16d