Simmons third-quarter earnings beat expectations

PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) _ Simmons First National Corp. (SFNC) on Monday reported third-quarter earnings of $65.9 million.The Pine Bluff, Arkansas-based bank said it had earnings of 60 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were 63 cents per share.The results... Read More.
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Saracen Casino prepares for Tuesday grand opening

By Ray KingThe Saracen Casino is scheduled for its great opening Tuesday morning after several days of soft openings and on Monday, several representatives of the casino were guests on the Oldies 101.3 morning show to talk about what patrons can expect.The grant opening... Read More.
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A-State Football Makes Defensive Coaching Staff Changes

Arkansas State head football coach Blake Anderson announced Friday that defensive coordinator David Duggan and defensive pass game coordinator Ed Pinkham have been relieved of their coaching duties with the Red Wolves. Duggan and Pinkham were both in their second season at A-State after joining... Read More.

Three hurt in explosion at Riceland plant in Stuttgart

STUTTGART, Ark. (AP) — Three Riceland Rice employees were injured, none seriously, in an explosion at a Riceland plant in Stuttgart, according to company spokesperson Kevin McGilton.The employees suffered minor injuries that were not life-threatening in the Thursday blast that damaged the building, McGilton... Read More.
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Arkansas reports record 1,278 coronavirus cases amid surge

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Coronavirus cases continue to surge through Arkansas Thursday with a daily-record 1,278 new confirmed and probable cases of the coronavirus reported. The Department of Health reported that the state’s confirmed cases of COVID-19, the illness caused by the coronavirus, rose... Read More.

A-State Sets Passing Records In 59-52 Win Over Georgia State

Records were made to be broken.Arkansas State set two single-game passing records on Thursday night in front of a national TV audience, passing for a school-record 551 yards and firing eight touchdown passes en route to a thrilling 59-52 victory over Georgia State.The Red... Read More.