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Arkansas gas prices unchanged while national average rises
According to GasBuddy.com’s daily survey, gas prices in Arkansas remained at $2.35 per gallon.
Eye drops and other ointments recalled over sterility concerns
The Food and Drug Administration said the products may not be sterile.
Poll: 1 in 4 don’t plan to retire despite realities of aging
Experts say illness, injury, layoffs and caregiving responsibilities often force older workers to leave their jobs sooner than they'd like.
Several Randolph Co. businesses apply for liquor licenses
Several businesses in Randolph County applied for new permits to sell liquor
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It’s hot, but don’t swim in floodwaters to cool off
Also, do not attempt to drive or walk in floodwater.
More young people getting plastic surgery with increase in social media filters
More young people across the country are pursuing plastic surgery to look like their photo filters, researchers say.
Fisher-Price recalls over 70k infant sleepers due to risk of death
The company's newest recall marks its exit from selling inclined sleep products completely.
New BBQ restaurant set to fire up Fourth of July
Que 49 Smokehouse announced it will have its grand opening on Thursday, July 4.
Health inspectors find multiple violations at area restaurants
Health inspections for the month of June 2019.
Target offering teachers discounts on school supplies
Teachers can get a 15% discount on school supplies at Target.
Study: Best cities to celebrate July 4
WalletHub has released its report on 2019’s Best & Worst Places for 4th of July Celebrations, as well as videos and interesting stats about the holiday.
Illinois becomes 11th state to allow recreational marijuana
Pritzker signed a bill that will legalize adult-use cannabis.
Tensions between Iran, U.S. could trigger higher gas prices
For the seventh straight week, gas prices across the country fell. But analysts warn that streak may soon end.
Fred’s to close additional stores
Friday, Fred’s announced it will be closing additional store.
The Container Store opening in Germantown
The Container Store is opening in Germantown next to Trader Joe’s.
Get a free ice cream cone at Dairy Queen on Friday, June 21
You can get a regular or dipped cone at no cost along with any purchase on June 21.
BBB: Check contractors when seeking flood damage repair
Officials gave the following tips to consider when hiring contractors.
BBB warns of toddler shoe retailer not making deliveries; owner defends business
Better Business Bureau has issued a warning about a Memphis-based company.
FedEx adding drop off, pickup locations inside Dollar General stores
The companies' new partnership will allow FedEx pickups and dropoffs at Dollar General stores.
Analysts: Americans spending nearly $100 million less on gas each day
In the past week, according to GasBuddy.com, Arkansas gas prices fell 6.2 cents per gallon to an average of $2.33.
Hundreds of travelers say they were stuck at Memphis airport for hours
Hundreds of passengers said they were stranded at Memphis International Airport, unable to leave.
Flour sold at Target, Walmart nationwide being recalled due to E. coli
E. coli can cause diarrhea, often with bloody stools.
Flesh-eating bacteria: What you need to know
Already this year, there have been reports of people picking up flesh eating bacteria in Gulf waters.
Not to be outdone, Tyson enters plant-based meat market
Tyson Foods enters the plant-based meat market and will begin selling nuggets made from pea protein at grocery stores this summer
Ford recalls 1.3M vehicles for suspension, transmission woes
The recall is to fix rear suspension and transmission control software problems. The largest recall covers over 1.2 million Explorer SUVs from 2011 through 2017.
Scam claims a car was rented in your name, found with drugs in Portageville, Mo.
Police said a 1-800 number has called several residents.
Pocahontas businesses apply for liquor licenses
Now that it’s legal to do so, several Pocahontas businesses want to sell alcohol.
Study ranks most fun states
With summer just around the corner and families planning out their vacations, the personal-finance website WalletHub has released its report on 2019’s Most Fun States in America, as well as accompanying videos.
BBB warns against timeshare exit business scams
The Better Business Bureau offers a new warning against timeshare exit programs.
Walmart launching service to deliver groceries straight to your fridge – even if you’re not home
Subscribers will need a special lock so that Walmart workers can access home if no one is there.
Georgia-Pacific laying off about 655 workers in Arkansas, Alabama
Hardest hit are operations in Arkansas cities of Crossett, Hope
Apple unveils privacy tools, iTunes changes
Apple, beset by falling iPhone sales, announced upcoming changes to its phone and computer software intended to highlight its increasing emphasis on digital services and to further position it as a fierce guardian of personal privacy.
Watching Your Wallet: Make the most of your summer vacation
A frequent traveler and financial expert give their tips for saving money when booking flights and hotels.
Dip in gas prices likely to continue under tariff threat
Analysts with GasBuddy.com predict the national average for a gallon of regular unleaded could fall below $2.
Did you know leaving a water bottle in your car could be dangerous?
Firefighters said the hot weather can set some unexpected things on fire, and put you in danger.
Beale Street cover charge returns Friday and Saturday
The $5 coverage charge to get onto Beale Street will be enforced Friday and Saturday night.
Cost of buying out flood-prone homes: $5B and rising
Over the past three decades, federal and local governments have poured more than $5 billion into buying tens of thousands of properties that are susceptible to flooding.
University of Arkansas approves tuition hike at most schools
The University of Arkansas' board of trustees has voted to increase tuition or fees at virtually every campus in the school's system
Trade impasse: Trump pledges $16B to farmers; markets slump
The aid package is another sign that the trade war with China won't end anytime soon.
Arkansas Supreme Court dismisses case over 2018 dicamba ban
Justices on Thursday dismissed the appeal of a Clay County judge's order prohibiting the state from enforcing its dicamba ban against a group of farmers in that county
Jonesboro ranked nationally as small city for best insurance agents
A new study from AdvisorSmith, a business insurance adviser, ranked the city of Jonesboro in the Top 10 small cities for insurance agents.
Lawn mower company brings hundreds of jobs to Batesville
A ribbon cutting for Intimidator’s new facility brought job openings for 400 people and has big plans for the future.The 206,000 square foot facility will house three areas for efficient work.
Group officially pitches sales tax proposal, lays out projects
The group Team Jonesboro announced their plans Monday to make Jonesboro a safer and stronger community, asking for a sales tax increase to fund projects around the city.
Prices at the pump tumble
According to the latest GasBuddy.com survey, the price for a gallon of regular now costs $2.49.
There’s a cheaper and easier way to get there
The JET bus system has kicked off its summer discount programs.
Fred’s closing 104 additional stores across U.S.
The Memphis-based chain announced it will close more stores, a month after they announced 159 stores closing across the U.S.
Wheels on popular BOB strollers are coming off while parents are running, but no recalls have been issued
BOB strollers, made by Britax, are the subject of a Consumer Product Safety Commission investigation, but no recall has been issued.
Western Sizzlin’ closing its doors
After serving generations of Northeast Arkansas steak eaters, a Jonesboro restaurant is closing its doors.
US-China trade war impacts Heartland farmers
It's retaliation for the Trump administration raising tariffs on Chinese goods after trade talks fell through on Friday.
Child death prompts recall of dressers sold by Amazon, Target, Walmart
The dresser poses a serious tip-over and entrapment hazard if not properly anchored to a wall.
Ameren, MO customers to see changes to electric bill in May
The EEIC will increase to $4.59 a month starting May 25.
Breakdown: A look back at Mississippi River flood of May 2011
8 Years ago, the Mississippi River rose past its banks and flooded parts of the Mid-South. Becoming one of the largest and most damaging recorded floods along the river in the past century.
Correctional facility paves the way with solar energy
The energy is powering about 40% of the center, meaning its almost halfway off the grid.
How Google, Facebook ‘know your deepest, darkest secrets’
Every click, every search, every website visit becomes part of your online profile.
Do activity trackers monitor your heart rate accurately?
A local cardiologist thinks activity trackers are beneficial for your health.
Population, tax revenues see uptick in Northeast Arkansas
Jonesboro collected $1.413 million in sales and use taxes during April. This is a 10.15% increase from 2018.
Burn victims sue Conagra after cans of cooking spray explode
The plaintiffs' attorney says larger cans of Pam and similar cooking sprays made by Conagra Brands have a faulty, U-shaped vent system in the bottom that makes them prone to explosion.
Mid-Southerners being bombarded with scam calls from Sierra Leone
The calls from Sierra Leone have been coming at all hours of the day and night, but only for a couple of rings.
2 million likes later, Wendy’s announces return of spicy nuggets
Thanks to Chance the Rapper, the world might once again be reunited with the highly sought-after spicy chicken nuggets
Analysts: Gas prices could peak in coming weeks
After weeks of near steady increases, the price of gasoline in Arkansas fell slightly in the past week.
More Missouri company’s bottled wines at risk of exploding
Consumers are asked not to consume the wine.
GM recalls trucks due to engine block heater cord fires
General Motors is recalling over 368,000 pickups and other trucks worldwide after 19 reports of fires caused by engine block heater cords.