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Feed supplement may help fall calves cope with summer heat

Summer heat can be costly for Arkansas cattle producers, slowing cattle growth and potentially reducing meat quality. A new study at the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station aims to help fall-born calves better withstand heat stress during a critical growth phase. Zena Herrera, an assistant professor of meat science and muscle...

Arkansas · 17d
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New research could help Arkansas farmers avoid bird flu

Cases of bird flu are being reported across Arkansas. The virus has been detected in commercial broilers in Clay County, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. Bird flu is most prevalent during the fall and spring and research from the University of...

Clay County, AR · 17d
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Stuttgart Daily Leader

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UADA, FSA host Oct. 22 webinar on ARC, PLC

LITTLE ROCK — With the 2026 enrollment period for PLC and ARC — two key commodity support programs — moved from spring to winter, the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture and the Farm Service Agency will be hosting a webinar on Thursday, Oct. 22, to offer program updates and answer questions.

Arkansas · 17d
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SANY Nutrition Group Opens $30M Plus Food Manufacturing Facility in Arkansas

JONESBORO, Ark. — October 19, 2026 — SANY Nutrition Group has opened its new food manufacturing facility in Jonesboro, Arkansas, following an investment of more than $30 million. The company expects the operation to create more than 150 jobs within three years, with protein snack production already underway.

Jonesboro, AR · 19d
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Arkansas consumers to receive relief in $664 million Snap Finance settlement

More than 9,300 Arkansans will receive financial relief under a nearly $664 million settlement with Snap Finance over alleged deceptive lease-to-own practices. Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin has joined 16 other attorneys general in a settlement requiring Snap Finance to forgive nearly $18.5 million in lease payments owed by Arkansans who signed agreements between 2017 and 2022.

Arkansas · 17d

Arkansas Delta Informer

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L3Harris Opens New Solid Rocket Motor Facility in Camden

The 60,000-square-foot Arsenal of Freedom facility expands GMLRS production capacity as L3Harris invests in missile...

Camden, AR · 16d

KARK 4 News

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Arkansas jobs hit record high: unemployment steady at 3.9%

Arkansas achieved a record high of 1,354,400 jobs in September as its unemployment rate remained steady at 3.9%, despite a slight decrease in leisure and hospitality employment.

Arkansas · 18d

Arkansas Delta Informer

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Google, Entergy Arkansas expand West Memphis data center alliance with $500 million second phase investment

By Wesley Brown, Arkansas Delta Informer Editor LITTLE ROCK – Oct. 20, 2026 — Just...

West Memphis, AR · 18d

Stuttgart Daily Leader

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Google to pay Entergy Arkansas $103 million this year

LITTLE ROCK — Google is set to pay Entergy Arkansas $103 million this year, according to newly unredacted documents filed with the Arkansas Public Service Commission. Entergy submitted records to the Arkansas Public Service Commission as part of its application seeking approval for a special rate contract with Google to power its $4 billion West Memphis data center.

Arkansas · 19d

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Arkansas gas prices drop as demand slows, AAA says

Gas prices across Arkansas are falling, according to AAA, which attributes the decrease to supply and demand.

Arkansas · 18d

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19 Oct 2026 First Community bank promotes Taylor

BATESVILLE, Ark. — First Community Bank has announced the promotion of Josh Taylor to vice president, construction loan administration manager. In his expanded leadership role, Taylor oversees the bank’s centralized Construction Loan Administration Department and a seven-member team supporting construction lending throughout First Community Bank’s markets in Arkansas and Missouri.

Arkansas · 18d

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Sowell Management Names CIO And Launches Investment Office

Arkansas-based RIA Sowell Management appointed Scott Dooley as Chief Investment Officer (CIO) and head of its newly created Office of the CIO. Dooley joined the firm in 2025 as Managing Director of Investment Management. The office combines investment leadership, research, due diligence, portfolio construction, implementation and advisor consulting through internal...

Arkansas · 18d

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8 Arkansas Meat Markets Where Families Fill The Freezer For Less Than At The Grocery Store

Grocery store meat prices have a way of making a shopping cart feel lighter than it should. Arkansas butchers offer another route, with bulk packs, quarter beef orders, custom cuts, and freezer-ready packaging that stretches a budget over weeks or months. This list covers eight real shops and processors across...

Arkansas · 22d

WJTV 12

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Entergy Mississippi to receive $4.2M for grid improvements

Mississippi · 18d

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Entergy Arkansas announces plans to strengthen power grid

WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. (WMC) - Entergy Arkansas announced plans to strengthen its power grid without costing any money to ratepayers. Entergy is partnering with Google to invest in new infrastructure. The company said it will bring at least $500 million in new customer savings starting in 2028 and extending for 20 years.

West Memphis, AR · 18d

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Drawing ponds down in winter may provide benefits next year

Ponds do not get as much attention during fall and winter as they do during spring and summer in Arkansas. Warmwater fish species become increasingly lethargic from cold. For pond owners, free time is often occupied more by sports, hunting seasons, holidays and their children’s school activities, said Scott Jones, small impoundment Extension specialist at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.

Arkansas · 19d

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Arkansas unemployment remains steady

Arkansas · 17d

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Entergy Arkansas announces plans to strengthen power grid

WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. (WMC) - Entergy Arkansas announced plans to strengthen its power grid without costing any money to ratepayers. Entergy is partnering with Google to invest in new infrastructure. The company said it will bring at least $500 million in new customer savings starting in 2028 and extending for 20 years.

West Memphis, AR · 18d

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SWEPCO offering temporary relief for customers facing high summer electric bills

Following one of the hottest summers in recent memory, Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO) is offering temporary financial relief measures to help customers struggling with higher-than-normal electric bills. The assistance programs, which include waived late fees, relaxed deposit requirements and expanded budget billing options, will remain available through Oct. 31.

Arkansas · 19d