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Lawmakers direct almost all of remaining reserved ARPA funds to four more rural Arkansas hospitals

Arkansas lawmakers have directed federal COVID-19 relief funds to 17 of the 18 rural hospitals deemed eligible for the aid, pending final approval of nearly $13.5 million for four facilities. The Arkansas Legislative Council’s Performance Evaluation and Expenditure Review subcommittee approved the following awards from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021 on Tuesday […]

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Hybar Building Steel Rebar Mill In Arkansas

A newly formed company, Hybar LLC, is building a technologically advanced, environmentally sustainable scrap metal recycling steel rebar mill project on a 1,300-acre site in northeast Arkansas. “The Hybar project was a team effort involving state, regional and local government leadership, our management team, and many others to get to today’s announcement,” said Dave Stickler, […]

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Hybar Plans Mississippi County, Arkansas, Steel Rebar Mill

Related Research Newly formed Hybar will establish a scrap metal recycling steel rebar mill in Mississippi County, Arkansas. The $700 million project is expected to create at least 140 jobs. The new environmentally sustainable mill will be located on a 1,300-acre site. “The Hybar project was a team effort involving state, […]

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Arkansas governor stops in Blytheville, talks business, potential presidential bid

BLYTHEVILLE, Ark. (KAIT) – Nearly a week after a new governor was chosen for the state of Arkansas, the current leader is making some last-minute visits. On Monday, Nov. 14, Gov. Asa Hutchinson made a stop in Blytheville for a luncheon held by the Chamber of Commerce. During his trip, the governor praised the city […]

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Mississippi County tops in Arkansas for high-paying jobs

MISSISSIPPI COUNTY, Ark. (KAIT) – The highest paying jobs in Arkansas are located in the northeast corner. Based on weekly wage data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, SmartAsset found that Mississippi County has the highest weekly wage in Arkansas at $1,513. Our content partner, Talk Business & Politics, which reported the findings […]

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