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Nettleton Students Speak with International Space Station Astronaut through Amateur Radio
Jonesboro, AR – Jonesboro Right Now – Sixteen Nettleton students spoke with an International Space Station (ISS) astronaut via amateur radio on Monday as it zoomed over Earth at roughly 17,500 miles per hour. The contact was part of Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS), a...
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Jackson Farm fall festival enters second week with Wicked-inspired theme
BLACK ROCK, Ark. (KAIT) - Jackson Farm’s Fall Festival is in its second week, and owner Bill Jackson says the event’s success comes down to details. Jackson said his wife is behind many of the intricate details built into this year’s theme, inspired by the Wicked movies.
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Whatever Happened to the West Memphis Buc-ee’s?
For a while, it seemed Arkansas was about to become Buc-ee’s country. The giant Texas travel-center chain had plans for two Arkansas locations — one along Interstate 30 and another along Interstate 40. The I-30 store became a reality. Buc-ee’s opened its Benton location on August 17, 2026....
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Mental Health Struggles on the Rise for Farmers
For farmers, the stress of running a farm can extend far beyond long hours and unpredictable weather. With financial uncertainty, rising costs, and pressure to keep their farms afloat, farmers’ mental health has taken a toll. These challenges make an already demanding lifestyle even harder. Jonathan Bobbitt is a...
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SANY Nutrition Group opens new manufacturing facility in Jonesboro
JONESBORO, Ark. (KATV) — SANY Nutrition Group celebrated the grand opening of its new food manufacturing facility in Jonesboro on Wednesday, marking an investment of more than $30 million that the company expects will create more than 150 jobs within three years. Production of the company’s protein snacks is...
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Memphis People in Business for Oct. 1, 2026
Here's a look at promotions, hirings and other noteworthy business events in the Memphis area: The Economic Development Growth Engine of Memphis & Shelby County (EDGE) last month announced President and CEO Dr. Joann Massey has earned the designation of Certified Port Executive. The program requires completion of intensive executive-level courses focused on port governance, marine transportation systems, terminal operations, regulatory compliance, and leadership. Awarded with Continuing Education Units through the Engineering Institute of Canada, the CPE designation places her among a growing network of nearly 1,000 senior port and marine professionals across North America and internationally. Adam Martin has joined Bluff City Advisory Group as an LPL Financial Advisor, specializing in comprehensive financial planning and wealth management. With expertise in retirement planning, investment management, insurance planning, risk management, estate and legacy planning and long-term wealth preservation, he brings to clients more than a decade of experience developing personalized strategies to help them make confident financial decisions that align with every aspect of their lives. Martin earned a bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Memphis with an emphasis in financial management and investments. Rhodes College has landed a spot in the Top 10 colleges recognized by LinkedIn for
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SHARP PHO names Katie Prescott as next CEO
JONESBORO, Ark. — SHARP PHO, one of the nation’s largest independent, regional Physician Hospital Organizations, named Katherine “Katie” Prescott its new Chief Executive Officer on Wednesday following the retirement of long-time CEO Beverly Nix. Prescott has served as General Counsel for SHARP (St. Bernards Healthcare Associated...
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Good policy, bad timing: Cash farmer reacts to red dyed diesel de-regulation
CASH, Ark. (KAIT) - Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ executive order allowing farmers to use red dyed diesel is providing some relief on fuel costs, but one farmer said the change came later than he needed. Arkansas Agriculture Secretary Wes Ward said the executive order deregulating red dyed diesel, which...