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Zekelman Industries unveils $120 million investment Partners with Arkansas Northeastern College on Workforce Training Initiative
(Local News ~ 04/19/24)
BLYTHEVILLE – Zekelman Industries, the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America, will invest up to $120 million to expand the manufacturing capabilities and product offerings of its subsidiary, Atlas Tube, in Mississippi County. The project will bring Zekelman’s total number of employees in the area to more than 300. During the unveiling, the manufacturer also announced it will partner with Arkansas Northeastern College on a new workforce training initiative...
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Regional Chamber to host banquet
(Local News ~ 04/19/24)
Thursday, April 25, will be a big night for the Mississippi County Regional Chamber of Commerce when it holds its annual banquet at the Arkansas Aeroplex. The theme is “Chamberitaville,” a take-off on Jimmy Buffett’s famous “Margaritaville.” According to Chamber President Seth Holifield, it will be fun and festive, but he notes it will be more than that. ...
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ANC Board approves 2024-25 operating budget
(Local News ~ 04/19/24)
Members of the Arkansas Northeastern College Board of Trustees gathered for their regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, April 17, where members approves the College’s operating budget for the 2024-2025 year. Based on the recommendation of the Finance Committee, the Board passed the College’s Operating Budget for 2024-25. ...
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Ribbon-cutting welcomes new Manila bakery
(Local News ~ 04/19/24)
By REVIS BLAYLOCK NEA Town Courier Small Town Treats in Manila was welcomed with a ribbon-cutting hosted by the Mississippi County Regional Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, April 16. The new business is located at 305 Highway 18 in Manila and is owned by LaDonna Harvey...
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Blytheville seniors place in bean bag baseball
(Local News ~ 04/19/24)
Members of the Mississippi County Senior Citizen Center, the Blytheville Chickasaws, won fourth place in the 2024 NEA Bean Bag baseball tournament on April 12. Members of the team include Daryl Johnson, Idell Jenkins, Donita Woolsey, Sammie Hayes, Joe Pope, Tom Hayes, Eddie Mae Purdue, Charles Rodgers, Mary Burton, Tobey Johnson, Dance Burge, Bernice Jenkins and Alberta Pritchett. ...
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