Haag Brown recently introduced its newest division, HB Ag. The expansion is part of a strategy to diversify the company’s portfolio and extend its expertise into the agricultural sector. “We believe global and national economic uncertainties will drive investments into…
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Simmons Bank Breaks Ground in Jonesboro
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffSimmons Bank recently held the groundbreaking of its new branch, which is located at 1720 S. Caraway Rd. in Jonesboro. Construction on the new, nearly 20,000 square foot branch is underway and is expected to be completed in late 2024.…
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Osceola Welcomes Hybar, Largest Corporate Investment in City’s History
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffHybar, a newly formed company, recently revealed it had successfully raised $700 million in capital to build, start up and run a technologically advanced, environmentally sustainable scrap metal recycling steel rebar mill in Osceola. Osceola is a Mississippi Delta town…
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Construction Begins on Northeast Rice Research and Extension Center
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffA groundbreaking ceremony took place on Tuesday for the University of Arkansas’s new Northeast Rice Research and Extension Center. The soon-to-be headquarters for the Northeast Rice Research and Extension Center is the newest research station in the University of Arkansas…
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Betting on History: National Cold War Museum Planned for Old Eaker Air Force Base
For years after the former Eaker Air Force Base in Blytheville closed in 1992, the abandoned facility was seen as a symbol for the area’s loss and economic woes. Buildings that were homes and offices to nearly 6,000 servicemen had…
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Highbar LLC to Build First Rebar Mill in Northeast Arkansas
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffA newly formed company focused on sustainable scrap metal recycling and steel production, Highbar LLC, has announced its plans to build the first of its two rebar steel mini mills in northeast Arkansas. The mills are designed to be world…
It took a major leap of faith for Larry Billing to leave the West Coast, where he taught high school, and open a coffee store in northeast Arkansas in 2004. But, Billing, who had no business experience starting out, has…
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City of Jonesboro Receives Federal Grant for Hybrid Trolleys
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe U.S. Department of Transportation has approved a grant application for five low- or no-emission trolley-style buses in Jonesboro, the city announced on Aug. 16. The grant was approved for $878,584 and includes a 15% match by the city of…
Publisher’s Letter: The Silver Lining If there’s one thing to know about me, it’s that I’m always looking on the bright side of things. There’s a lot going on in the world — there always is — and sometimes…
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Arvest Bank Names Henderson and Holland Vice Presidents
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffArvest Bank has named Erin Henderson and Gwen Holland vice presidents for the bank in northeast Arkansas. Both Henderson and Holland also serve as branch sales managers and are responsible for the overall management of their respective branches. Henderson and…