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First Community Bank Announces Promotions Across Arkansas and Missouri
First Community Bank has announced a series of promotions recognizing employees in Batesville, Jonesboro, Searcy and Missouri as the locally owned financial institution continues to develop leadership from within. The promotions were announced by Boris Dover, president and chief operating officer of First Community Bank. “Our people are the driving...
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Third-generation Memphis company continues regional expansion.
The new Germantown café marks another chapter in the growth of a company with more than 50 years of Memphis history. Founded in Memphis and now in its third generation, Ramblin’ Joe’s has built its brand around coffee, hospitality, and its belief that a coffee shop should be more than a place to grab a drink.
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Trinity Rail to restructure Jonesboro site, affecting 172 employees
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Trinity Rail in Jonesboro announced Wednesday it plans to restructure its Jonesboro site, which will affect more than 170 employees. “Trinity has made the decision to permanently discontinue fixed maintenance operations at its Jonesboro facility,” said Jack Todd, vice president of public affairs for Trinity, in a news release. “The Jonesboro site is not closing, and Trinity will continue to use the location for mobile repair and storage operations.”
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Google’s “Fair Share Plus” data center deal with Entergy sparks Arkansas ratepayer concerns
Unredacted project finance filings and a federal trade secret dispute over a solar project for a $4 billion West Memphis data center have thrust utility special rate contracts into the spotlight, leading advocates to question whether tech-driven grid expansions truly insulate residential bills – or raise them. A legal...
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Milestone Openings: AutoZone and Ollie’s
* AutoZone Inc. (Memphis) is motoring its way past opening its 8000th store. “Store number 8000 [in Murfreesboro, Tenn.] is not the finish line,” President and CEO, Customer Satisfaction Phil Daniele said in a news release. “It reflects nearly five decades of growth driven by staying true to our pledge and values, investing in our AutoZoners and remaining focused on serving customers—our greatest opportunities are still ahead.” The publicly held car-parts chain for individual and commercial customers launched in mid 1979, in Forrest City, Ark. Per its most recent store count, AutoZone had 6863 stores in the U.S., 1001 in Mexico and 167 in Brazil, for a total of 8031.
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Lawmakers question impact of Google data center on Entergy customers
LITTLE ROCK — During a Joint Energy Committee meeting last week, Arkansas lawmakers questioned how Google’s data center campus in West Memphis would impact power bills across the state. The facility is part of a 20-year partnership between Google and Entergy Arkansas. Google cited growing energy demands through...
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NEA C-Suite: Dale Cole
What is the best business advice someone has ever given you? Never forget that people do business with people. Technology, products and the way we deliver banking services will continue to change, but trust and relationships never go out of style. I have always believed that if you surround yourself with good people, treat them well and give them the opportunity to succeed, they will take care of your customers and your business.
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Massey joins Batesville’s AgHeritage as loan assistant
Madelyn Massey (Image provided by AgHeritage) AgHeritage Farm Credit Services has expanded its Batesville team, tapping Evening Shade native Madelyn Massey to serve as its newest Level 1 loan assistant. In her new role, Massey will serve AgHeritage customer-owners throughout Independence, Izard, and Stone counties. She brings a background in...
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Drought hurting Black River fish population, AGFC says
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Halsey Real Estate names Mark Bingman to lead new Little Rock commercial office
Jonesboro-based Halsey Real Estate has named commercial real estate veteran Mark A. Bingman, MCR, SIOR, vice president and managing director. Bingman, a 30-year commercial real estate veteran, will lead the company’s new Little Rock commercial office, which will open Oct. 1, 2026, at 8315 Cantrell Road. “Opening a Little...
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First Community Bank Promotes Laura Sandy
Batesville, AR (September 18, 2026) – First Community Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Laura Sandy to senior vice president, new accounts operations. In her role, Sandy oversees the bank’s new accounts operations, helping ensure efficient account opening processes and exceptional service for customers across First Community Bank’s footprint. Her leadership and operational expertise play an important role in supporting the bank’s retail banking teams and maintaining a consistent, high-quality customer experience.