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Diamonds: Stan Jones, Conservationist/Entrepreneur

Stan Jones answers to the titles of farmer, duck hunter, conservationist and entrepreneur. A 1973 graduate of Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, he played on the 1970 national championship football team, is a former commissioner of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and owns Stan Jones Mallard Lodge in Clover Bend, where he farms about 7,000 acres and hosts about 1,800 duck hunts a year.

Jonesboro, AR · 10d
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Monsanto settlement money to fund 21 Arkansas waterway projects

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KAIT) - Attorney General Tim Griffin announced $8.4 million in funding Friday for 21 waterway improvement and restoration projects across Arkansas. The funding comes from the state’s recent settlement with Monsanto over PCB contamination claims. The funds will help improve water quality, reduce erosion and sedimentation,...

Arkansas · 8d
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2026 Faces of Arkansas: River Rock Realty Co., Face of Residential Real Estate

Little Rock native Jamie Hoffman spent the first part of his career as a certified public accountant, but after flipping a couple of houses and managing a few investment properties, there was no denying his passion for the real estate business. Hoffman now leads a roster of talented professionals with more than 50 years of combined experience in residential and multifamily property management and sales.

Little Rock, AR · 8d
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Arkansas State Chamber/AIA Names Lance Turner Director of Communications

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Nov. 5, 2026) — The Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce/Associated Industries of Arkansas today announced the hiring of Lance Turner as director of communications. Turner will oversee the State Chamber/AIA’s communications strategy, including digital and social media, media relations, publications and member outreach. “Lance spent...

Arkansas · 8d
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8 Arkansas Markets and Shops Worth Visiting Before The Holiday Season Ends

A Christmas shop that stays decked out twelve months a year sounds like a dare, but Arkansas really has one. I love that someone looked at July and decided it needed more ornaments. And that store is only one stop on this list. There’s also a boutique event that packs...

Arkansas · 9d

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Southeast Beef Cows in Drought

Drought conditions heading into winter are significant for much of the Southeast as shown on the drought map below. Arkansas, Kentucky, and Mississippi are good examples of the geographical differences for drought conditions. These three states have about 2.2 million beef cows total. The chart below shows each state’s share of beef cows by drought category over the past year.

Mississippi · 9d

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2026 Faces of Arkansas: Caldwell Law Firm, Face of Workers’ Compensation Law

Andy L. Caldwell has been practicing law since 1999. After entering the field of workers’ compensation, Caldwell saw that many individuals were not getting the benefits to which they were entitled, and he set out to change that. Ever since, the goal of Caldwell Law Firm has been fighting for the benefits of injured workers, helping them return to work and provide for their families.

Arkansas · 8d

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7 Things Harps Employees Wish Arkansans Asked For

If your health plan gave you a prepaid Flex card, you may be able to use it at Harps. Cards like that work at more than 160 Harps stores across eight states. Here’s what Harps employees wish more Arkansans asked for, and how to check what your store offers.

Arkansas · 11d

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Automaker in advanced talks for Port of Little Rock megasite

LITTLE ROCK — A decade-long effort to land an automotive plant in central Arkansas may be nearing the finish line. Central Arkansas economic officials said Monday they are in advanced negotiations with an unnamed automotive manufacturer interested in a site at the Port of Little Rock, the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reported on Monday.

Little Rock, AR · 11d

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Arkansas Gov. Sanders makes major move to ease soaring diesel costs, extending fuel relief for farmers and loggers through the end of 2026

Arkansas – Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has extended an emergency order allowing certain farmers and loggers to use tax-free, red-dyed diesel fuel in eligible highway vehicles through the end of 2026, providing additional relief as fuel prices remain elevated. Sanders announced the extension on Oct. 30, saying Arkansas...

Arkansas · 11d

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Mohr Air Conditioning & Plumbing Expands Plumbing Services Across Northeast and Central Arkansas

PLongtime Arkansas HVAC company brings trusted plumbing services to Jonesboro, Searcy, Wynne, Cabot, Beebe, Marion and West Memphis. Mohr has served Arkansas homeowners and businesses since 1968, building its reputation through more than five decades of heating, air conditioning, installation, repair and maintenance services. The company is now expanding that same service-focused approach to meet homeowners’ everyday plumbing needs in several of the communities it already serves.

Jonesboro, AR · 9d

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Arkansas Farmers Wrap Up Harvest Amid Drought Concerns and Mixed Crop Yields

Arkansas farmers are nearing the end of the 2026 harvest season, with most soybean and cotton crops already collected. However, while dry weather has helped speed up harvesting, extreme summer heat and drought have raised concerns about how much some crops actually produced. According to a November 4th update from...

Arkansas · 9d

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Arkansas hunters, A-State aid deer management, fight food insecurity

Arkansas State University joined Arkansas Hunters Feeding the Hungry and Arkansas Farm Bureau recently to unveil the latest addition to its College of Agriculture Meat Market and Lab: a $750,000 improvement project designed to fight food insecurity with the help of deer hunters and processors statewide. The expansion, funded through...

Arkansas · 9d

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Mark Wilson joins Monarch Wealth Advisors

Cabot-based Monarch Wealth Advisors, a fee-only fiduciary wealth management firm, has hired longtime Arkansas community banker Mark Wilson as senior vice president and business development officer to lead its partnerships with community banks and professional advisers. Wilson will lead Monarch’s efforts to partner with community banks and professional advisers across...

Cabot, AR · 9d

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Entergy sees progress on Arkansas data center deal, strong Q3 sales

Entergy’s amended application to serve a controversial Google data center will save its Arkansas ratepayers at least $500 million more than the $1.6 billion previously agreed, CEO Drew Marsh told investors Monday during the company’s third-quarter earnings call. The New Orleans-based utility holding company saw earnings increase more...

Arkansas · 9d

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2026 Faces of Arkansas: Lindsey & Associates, Face of NWA Real Estate

Third-generation real estate professional Kelsey Roemer grew up around the business of selling houses and understands there is much more to it than putting signs in yards. Named 2026 REALTOR® of the Year by the association’s northwest Arkansas board, Roemer has been a part of the Lindsey & Associates team since 2009.

Arkansas · 9d

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Lance Turner named communications director at State Chamber

The Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce/Associated Industries of Arkansas (AIA) announced the hiring of Lance Turner as director of communications. Turner will oversee the State Chamber/AIA’s communications strategy, including digital and social media, media relations, publications and member outreach. “Lance spent nearly 25 years covering Arkansas business, and he...

Arkansas · 9d

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AR Department of Agriculture announces Yellville-Summit as a winner in Garden of the Year contest

The Arkansas Department of Agriculture has announced Yellville-Summit Schools as a winner in Garden of the Year contest, as part of Arkansas Farm to School Month. Yellville-Summit Schools won $1,000 in the Champion of Garden Sustainabilty category. Schools across the state have celebrated this month by highlighting their gardens and...

Yellville, AR · 9d

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11 Arkansas Farmers Markets Where Fresh Peaches, Homemade Bread, and Local Honey Steal the Show

One Arkansas farmers market operates inside a covered parking garage. Another lets you shop for fresh produce beside sculptures created by local artists. And in Little Rock, you can browse dozens of vendors just steps from the Arkansas River. These markets offer more than vegetables. You’ll find locally produced honey,...

Arkansas · 13d

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2026 Faces of Arkansas: Law Office of Vanessa Cash Adams, Face of Bankruptcy Law

As a bankruptcy lawyer, Vanessa Cash Adams may be the last person anyone wants to call — but once clients do, they can rest assured they are on the path to a brighter future. During her 19 years of practice, Adams has helped hundreds of farms, families and businesses navigate the tricky waters of financial hardship. Whether it be bankruptcy, divorce, the death of a loved one or property disputes, Adams gives clients the tools they need to escape the cycle of debt and better their situation.

Arkansas · 11d