Paragould

William Brewer intended to make his fortune in the gasoline industry, but history butted in, and he found his fame in banking instead. Brewer’s family had owned gasoline and propane distributorships in southeast Missouri and northeast Arkansas as well as…

The construction of a new farmers market in downtown Paragould will plant the seeds for economic growth, local leaders say. The addition of an innovation center and trial business facility on Pruett Street will help sow those seeds and retain…

First National Bank is increasing its presence in Tennessee by expanding into the Nashville market. The Paragould-based bank is acquiring Citizens Bank, which is based in Hartsville, Tenn. The bank operates three locations and also serves Gallatin and Hendersonville in…

Anchor Packaging has broken ground on a new 90,000-square-foot expansion of its Paragould manufacturing facility. This expansion represents a $21.5 million investment for the St. Louis, Mo.-based company. Over the course of 30 months, Anchor expects to create 45 new…

Prysmian Group is investing $2.8 million to expand its Paragould facility. As a result of the expansion, Prysmian Group – which currently employs 182 – will create 12 new positions. The Paragould location serves as a Tier 2 automotive supply…

Onebanc today announced it has reached a definitive agreement to merge with and into First National Bank. The transition is expected to be completed by fall of 2018. “Merging with First National Bank presents Onebanc, its customers and employees with…