More than 65 community leaders, educators and employers gathered in Batesville this summer for SPARK! 2026: A WORK/WIRED Conference. The June 11 working conference was held at Independence Hall on the University of Arkansas Community…
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Caterpillar Commits Up to $3M to Train Arkansas Workers for Manufacturing Jobs
Caterpillar Inc. has committed up to $3 million in Arkansas to prepare workers for careers in modern manufacturing and industry technician roles. The Arkansas funding is part of Caterpillar’s 5-year, $100 million Building the Future…
Chris Hill Completes Year 2 of Community Development Institute
Chris Hill, director of marketing and communications for the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce, has completed Year 2 of the Community Development Institute at the University of Central Arkansas. A professional development scholarship provided by…
James & James Investing More Than $9.4 Million in New Heber Springs Manufacturing Facility, Creating 47 Jobs
James & James LLC, a leading Arkansas-based hardwood furniture manufacturer, is developing a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Heber Springs, representing an investment of more than $9.4 million. The company plans to create 47 new…
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders Promotes Arkansas Investment During Ireland Trade Mission
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders traveled to Dublin, Ireland, as part of an international trade mission focused on recruiting companies, expanding investment and strengthening Arkansas’ presence in global markets. The Ireland visit followed Sanders’ appearance at…
Arkansas Latino Business Awards 2026 Coming to Springdale on October 9
Latino entrepreneurs and business leaders from across the state will be recognized this fall during the Arkansas Latino Business Awards 2026, an event celebrating the achievements and impact of Latino-owned businesses throughout Arkansas. Hosted by…
Oobotic Investing $6.5 Million in Melbourne, Arkansas Facility, Creating Up to 70 Jobs
Advanced manufacturing company Oobotic has announced plans to invest approximately $6.5 million in its first production facility in Melbourne, Arkansas, creating up to 70 new jobs during the next 4 years. The approximately 97,000-square-foot facility,…
Searcy City Council Reviews Strong Financial Report And Major Park Projects
The Searcy City Council reviewed strong financial numbers and major city improvement projects during its regularly scheduled meeting on June 9, 2026. City officials reported total fund balances of $23.4 million for May, including $7.2…
Wynne Arkansas Wastewater Treatment Plant Rebuilt After 2023 Tornado Damage Using Advanced Concrete Protection
More than 2 years after devastating EF-3 tornadoes tore through Wynne and parts of Central and Eastern Arkansas, the City of Wynne has officially completed major reconstruction work on its wastewater treatment plant using advanced…
BatesvilleHomepage.com Launches in Batesville Arkansas as 24/7 Community Hub Powered by ArkansasRadio.com
A new digital platform is bringing the community together in one place with the official launch of BatesvilleHomepage.com, a hyper-local 24/7 online hub dedicated to everything happening in Batesville and across Independence County. The site…
