NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – LafargeHolcim has announced that its Holcim Participations (US) Inc. subsidiary has successfully completed the acquisition of Firestone Building Products, following all regulatory approvals. The transaction closed earlier than expected due to smooth collaboration with Bridgestone and all … Read more.
New Rural Profile dashboard helps users visualize data, trends affecting rural Arkansas
- Biennial profile examines conditions and trends affecting rural populations throughout Arkansas
- Available for free download at https://www.uaex.uada.edu/publications/pdf/MP564.pdf
- Rural Profile Dashboard available at uada.edu/rural-profile-dashboard
By Ryan McGeeney
U of A System Division of Agriculture
LITTLE ROCK — The 2021 edition of … Read more.
New report outlines economic trajectory for Arkansas’ timber industry
MONTICELLO, Ark. — If you are a building supplier, the economic outlook for 2021 is looking better than expected following the COVID-19 pandemic. If you operate a family-owned tree farm and want to harvest stumpage, 2021 is looking financially … Read more.
SGL Carbon to Expand Operations in Arkadelphia

Stephen Bell, president and CEO, Arkadelphia Regional Economic Development Commission, Ethan King, global engineering and construction manager, SGL Carbon, Glenn Brady, plant manager, SGL Carbon Arkadelphia, Dr. Celya
Firestone Building Products Sold
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – LafargeHolcim has signed an agreement to acquire Firestone Building Products (FSBP). Firestone is a leader in commercial roofing and building envelope solutions based in the United States, with 2020 (est.) net sales of $1.8 billion dollars. Firestone’s … Read more.
Ouachita enters partnership with Leeds United College

ARKADELPHIA – Ouachita Baptist University has begun a working partnership with Leeds United College and Longford International College to explore collaborative educational opportunities ranging from guest speakers to internships to full degree programs. LUC and LIC are included in the … Read more.
Helping the Quality of Life
PRESCOTT – Prescott 1st United Methodist Church has received a $2000 grant from the Methodist Foundation to enhance the capability of Hamilton Haven House in Prescott. Hamilton Haven House is a non-profit foundation that provides housing in emergencies to people … Read more.
SWARIA Region Extension Personnel Recognized
LITTLE ROCK — Improving the quality of life within the boundaries of the Southwest Arkansas Regional Intermodal Authority (SWARIA) is one of the goals of the Cooperative Extension Service. This year, the member Faculty and staff at the Cooperative Extension … Read more.
Hot Spring County’s “Shovel-Ready” Industrial Park

MALVERN – Southwest Arkansas Regional Intermodal Authority (SWARIA) member Hot Spring County will soon have a “shovel ready” industrial park. By virtue of a combined effort of the Economic Development Administration, City of Malvern, Hot Spring County, and the local … Read more.
Clark County Delegation at State Chamber Meeting

LITTLE ROCK – Clark County was represented last month at the Annual Meeting of the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce in Little Rock. Those attending included Arkadelphia Alliance President and CEO Stephen Bell, Citizens Bank CEO Phil Baldwin, Clark County … Read more.