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City approves multimillion-dollar loan for upgrades and road projects
PARAGOULD, Ark. (KAIT) - The city of Paragould is making a multi-million-dollar investment for its city. The city approved to borrow over $6 million in its last council meeting. Mayor Josh Agee said the loan was an Amendment 78 loan. He said despite the city having money in its reserve, it would save money by borrowing it.
Pine Bluff paper mill is to be sold in $110M deal
Pactiv Evergreen Inc. has announced that it has signed an agreement to sell its Pine Bluff paper mill and Waynesville, N.C., extrusion facility to global paper and pulp producer Suzano S.A., a Brazilian company, for $110 million in cash, according to a news release posted on the Pactiv Evergreen site.
Audit Says EAPDD Misused Funds
Little Rock, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – July 15, 2024 – A Jonesboro based non-profit organization allegedly spent funds for improper reasons and approved a small business loan to a company that was never repaid. According to a story in the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette legislative auditors conducted a review...
One More Day of Heat Wave
The heat wave will last one more day before we get a break in the high temperatures. A heat advisory will be in effect for southeast Kansas, most of Oklahoma, southern Missouri and all of Arkansas today. The advisories start between 11 and 1 p.m. and will last until 8 p.m. Coffeyville is expected to see a high of 99 with a heat index up to 109 today.
July 16: What you need to know
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - We’re helping you plan your Tuesday on Good Morning Region 8. It will be HOT again today with Excessive Heat Warnings and Heat Advisories in effect across Region 8. Highs will be in the mid-90s, and heat index values will be around 110°. With...
Tuesday, July 16: Storms to help sweep out the heat
The heat backed off today thanks to a wave of storms that moved along I-70 this morning. The storms packed a punch, producing wind damage and heavy rainfall. A couple of tornadoes touched down west of St. Louis with widespread heavy rainfall and flooding centered around the St. Louis area. Those storms sent a boundary […]
Wynne High School early site package bids to be accepted Aug. 1
WYNNE — Sealed bids for the Wynne High School early site package will be accepted on Thursday, Aug. 1, at the Nabholz Construction Services Office in Jonesboro. Sealed bids will be placed under review at that time. Bids received after that time will be returned to the bidder unopened.
St. Bernard’s further helps those in Crisis with new Recuperative Care Program
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – July 16, 2024 – As our mental health crisis continues, it’s important to be able to refer those who need help to the right resources. If we don’t know how to help people, we might not reach out. Often, those go to the emergency room for help, but even then, where do they go from there? How can they be equipped with the right resources? Luckily, St. Bernards Healthcare has partnered with The Craighead County Regional Crisis Stabilization Unit to help answer some of these questions.
Upcoming art show highlights Paragould
PARAGOULD, Ark. (KAIT) - Calling all local artists! An upcoming art show could be a great place to show off your work and win some prizes. Downtown Nutrition of Paragould is holding an art show on Saturday, July 20 from 4 to 8 p.m. Artists can submit art of any form including paintings, drawings, or sculptures. However, all art pieces must showcase Paragould in some way.
Entergy Arkansas hosts customer assistance event
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. –As hot summer temperatures return throughout the state, Entergy Arkansas is taking action to help customers save money and manage their utility bills. Entergy Arkansas is committed to helping our customers manage their usage and bills through a toolkit of savings offerings and programs. For our...
Northwest Arkansas students recognized for soybean research
Three Northwest Arkansas students have been named 2024 Soybean Scholars by the Soybean Science Challenge, a program funded by the volunteer-led Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board. The students, Duyen Do of Fayetteville Christian Academy, Hadley Panek of St. Joseph Catholic School in Fayetteville, and Sulli Schaffer of Gravette High School, achieved...
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