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Representatives with agencies responsible for brining Emerson to Ash Flat joined Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson for a ribbon cutting at the $35 million facility on July 29. Joined by Arkansas state and local officials, Emerson celebrated the official opening of its 277,000 square-foot manufacturing facility in Ash Flat on July 29. Emerson has made a $35 million investment to transform the existing underutilized industrial structure into a modern manufacturing plant for its…

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The Spring River Area Chamber of Commerce held a Blue Ribbon Welcome for Harmon Xtreme Clean LLC on June 30.  Harmon Xtreme Clean offers power washing and all exterior cleaning needs, including houses, roofs, concrete, decks, docks, etc. They provide free estimates and are licensed and insured. For more information contact them at 870-710-1430. Pictured (l-r): Laura Clute, Ozark Gateway Realty OGWLLC; Jamie and Jeremy Harmon, Harmon Xtreme Clean; Darrell Rolen, SRACC;…

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Despite pandemic, Sharp County’s only locally owned newspaper, the Spring River Chronicle has increased subscriptions for the last three years, again proving the importance of targeted , researched local news to the Spring River area. As a result, the Chronicle was moved up to the “Medium Weekly” category by the Arkansas Press Association, based on circulation.This meant the small local newspaper had to compete against much larger circulation weeklies in larger cities…

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Tammy Curtis, Publisher Photos/Brandi SchulzCave City Pharmacist Jenny Davis and Pharmacist Clayton House work together to fill prescriptions at the Cave City Pharmacy. The Pharmacy will be celebrating 60 years of service to community.   There are few things less personal that one’s medical history and the medications prescribed to treat illnesses. A relationship with your pharmacist involves a great degree of trust and respect. For 60 years, pharmacists with Cave City…

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Trent Brown Trent Brown has joined FNBC as Senior Vice President – Northeast Arkansas Loan Manager. He brings over 20 years of banking experience, and will be based out of FNBC’s Jonesboro office, located at 2631 Race St. “We are pleased to have Trent joining us as we continue to grow and develop our footprint in Jonesboro and Northeast Arkansas,” said FNBC Community President, Brad Snider. “He is highly involved and respected…

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