Jonesboro

Envirotech Vehicles announced Thursday its selection for the first commercial electric vehicle dealer in Arkansas. DaVinci Innovations (DVI), based in Jonesboro, will be the Osceola electric vehicle manufacturer’s first dealer in the state. Guy Pardew, the owner of DVI, created…

Following a nationwide search, Dr. Todd Shields has been appointed as the next chancellor of Arkansas State University, ASU System President Dr. Charles Welch announced Monday afternoon. Shields was named as one of four finalists for the chancellor position back…

Arvest Bank announced earlier this week that Scott Copeland has been named president and CEO for the bank in North Arkansas. Copeland has 15 years of industry experience, most recently serving as community bank president for Arvest in Mountain Home,…

First Security Bank is proud to announce Julie Bristow as the Jonesboro market mortgage lender. “Julie comes to us with over 17 years of banking experience. While her knowledge is an asset, it’s her reputation that truly sets her apart.…

People for Bikes came out with their city ratings last week and surprising to no one here in the Natural State, Fayetteville ranked among the highest cities in Arkansas with Bentonville, Bella Vista, Springdale and Rogers coasting in right behind them in their respective size categories for…

The Schmieding Foundation, Inc., announced it has gifted $500,000 to Springdale’s Pathway Academy – which will be renamed to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Schmieding Foundation Pathways Academy of Springdale, which recognizes the nonprofit’s support for UAMS.   …

Garland & Greenwood CPAs and Advisors have opened their fifth office in the state with their expansion into the Jonesboro area. “We are excited to expand our practice to the Jonesboro area,” said Rocky Goodman, managing partner. “The area is…

U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Chairwoman, will hold a field hearing Friday in Arkansas to gain input from Natural State agricultural producers as the process…

Board of Directors elections for the Arkansas Trucking Association were held at its annual conference in Hot Springs on May 11- May 13, 2022. Mark Morris, the outgoing chairman and the president and CEO of Morris Transportation Services based in…

Shane Bryan of Russellville has been named Vice President of OSP Engineering & Construction for Ritter Communications, the telecommunications company announced Monday. In his new role, Bryan will oversee all construction projects undertaken by the company. As Ritter Communications continues…