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Wynne Water Utilities to receive $745,000 in additional FEMA funds
WYNNE — Wynne Water Utilities will receive nearly three quarters of a million dollars from FEMA for management costs related to reimbursement from the March 31, 2023, tornado. Blake Marotti, Wynne Water Utilities general manager, told board members Tuesday that FEMA has finally obligated the funds promised to the...
The Commercial Appeal
Major Downtown Memphis law firm to relocate to former Houston's site
Major Downtown Memphis law firm Bass, Berry & Sims is leaving Peabody Place for a rising development in East Memphis. The firm, one of the only major law firms with a Downtown presence, is set to anchor the planned mixed-use development at 5000 Poplar Ave., the former Houston's restaurant site . The firm will occupy 39,258 square feet of office space, leaving 6,000 square feet remaining for other types of tenants. The budding East Memphis development is headed by local developers Brown Gill and Darrell Horn. Gill, vice president of development at Gill Properties , said he's "excited" to welcome Bass, Berry & Sims as the anchor office tenant at 5000 Poplar. “The firm has deep roots in Memphis and has played a part in many of the projects that have helped shape our city,” Gill said. "Their commitment to 5000 Poplar says a great deal about the strength of this location and our vision for a place where people can work, meet clients for lunch, enjoy dinner with friends and find more of what they need within a short walk. "We want the offices, restaurants and retail to complement one another and create a place people enjoy spending time
BaytoBayNews.com
Mohr Air Conditioning & Plumbing Expands Plumbing Services Across Northeast and Central Arkansas
Longtime Arkansas HVAC company brings trusted plumbing services to Jonesboro, Searcy, Wynne, Cabot, Beebe, Marion and West MemphisJONESBORO, AR / ACCESS Newswire / October 27, 2026 / Mohr Air
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Monett family loses farm equipment, hay bales, more in fire
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Acme Brick to close Jonesboro plant, affecting 27 workers
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Acme Brick will close its Jonesboro plant on Dec. 31, 2026, affecting 27 associates. Gary Grant, Acme Brick director of human resources, confirmed the plant closure. The sales office and distribution yard will remain open to the public and local contractors despite the closure. Grant said...
armoneyandpolitics.com
Felicia Johnson to Lead Dealer Funding Team at First Community Bank
Felicia Johnson has been promoted to dealer direct funding manager at Batesville’s First Community Bank. In her new role, Johnson will oversee the bank’s consumer funding team, support daily operations and work with dealers across 48 states to provide financing for recreational loans. “I am honored to step...
fox13memphis.com
fox13memphis.com
FedEx names new Executive VP, CFO
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - FedEx named a new Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Monday. The company said that Jamere Jackson would assume the CFO position on November 30, replacing Claude Russ, who has been interim CFO since June. Jackson was previously CFO for another Memphis-based company, AutoZone. He was...
whiterivernow.com
UACCB Harvest at the Farm event attracts over 1,000; return planned for 2027
BATESVILLE, Ark. — Crisp autumn air, the rumble of antique tractors, and the smell of fresh pumpkin vines welcomed more than 1,000 area residents to the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville on Saturday, Oct. 17, for the inaugural Harvest at the Farm celebration. Held at the college’s...
actionnews5.com
Pushback after MLGW rate hike announcement
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - There is more pushback against a potential rise in your MLGW bills. It’s a sticker shock to many. MLGW CEO Doug McGowen presented a proposal earlier this week. He said the utility is looking into a water and gas rate hike over the next three...
neareport.com
BA Burrito Closes Southwest Drive Location, Consolidates at The Yard
JONESBORO, Ark. — BA Burrito has closed its Southwest Drive location and consolidated operations at The Yard, citing rising rent, food costs and labor expenses. The restaurant said in an announcement that those expenses have made operating on the restaurant industry’s thin profit margins increasingly difficult. “While we...
arkansasradio.com
A New Business Is Coming To Batesville, Arkansas
The community buzzed with excitement as Batesville prepared to welcome a fresh entrepreneurial venture. The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce announced a ribbon‑cutting ceremony for Putt & Porch, a new mini‑golf and event venue slated to open on October 22, 2026, highlighting its expected impact on the local economy and social scene.
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More Than 1,000 Attend UACCB’s Inaugural Harvest at the Farm in Batesville; College Announces Event Will Return in 2027
Huge Community Turnout at New Gateway Center Leads UACCB to Announce Harvest at the Farm Will Become an Annual Tradition. What began as a community celebration of agriculture, education and the fall season has turned into the beginning of a new annual tradition in Batesville. More than 1,000 community members...
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Manufacturer to build $31M facility in Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - ITT Goulds Pumps is building its first manufacturing and distribution facility in the state of Tennessee in Memphis. The pump manufacturing company plans to invest $31 million into the construction at 5633 Mineral Wells Road, bringing 57 jobs to the community. ITT Goulds currently operates a...