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Blytheville ranked as one of the top micropolitan areas in the U.S.
BLYTHEVILLE, Ark. (KAIT) - A recent study has ranked one Mississippi County town as one of the top micropolitan areas in the United States. According to Talk Business and Politics, the report from Heartland Forward ranked Blytheville at number 54. The company said the city benefits from its proximity to...
‘Bring your truck’: City gives away corn following spill
JOINER, Ark. (KAIT) - The town of Joiner is offering free corn for animal feed that spilled near a train crossing. According to a post from the city, the West Highway 118 train track is now open, however, crews are still working to reopen the second crossing on South County Road 267.
Historic plaque unveiling at Blytheville Courthouse honors judge
MISSISSIPPI COUNTY, Ark. (KAIT/Edited News Release) - Former Mississippi County Judge A.A. “Shug” Banks was honored Thursday, Aug. 29, with a plaque unveiling ceremony at the Blytheville Courthouse. More than 60 people attended the event attended the event to celebrate Judge Banks’ outstanding contributions to county governance, Mississippi...
Blytheville top micropolitan area in Arkansas according to Heartland Forward
Transportation, manufacturing and petroleum-related industries have contributed to the overall economic strength of some of the top micropolitan areas in Arkansas, according to a new report. Bentonville-based Heartland Forward, a policy think-and-do tank working as a resource for states and communities to advance the economic success in the middle of...
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