Newport Economic Development Commission

08/15/2026

The official groundbreaking for the new subdivision on Commerce Boulevard in Newport will be Tuesday (August 18) at 8:30 am! The public is invited to attend.

08/14/2026

Just click on the link to apply for Kitchen Manager at Casey's!

08/13/2026

Click on the link to apply for Center Store Manager at Casey's!

08/10/2026

Hiring!

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08/06/2026

Put September 19th on your calendar for an epic Kids Fest!

Save the Date! Kids Fest returns to downtown Newport, Arkansas on September 19th! All the fun of the past Kids Fests plus new adventures like Kids Firefighter Rodeo, Zombie Shoot, Backyard Battle Games and much more! And thanks to our great sponsors it is all free!

08/04/2026

The Newport Economic Development Commission was honored to host members of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission's Business Development and Community Development teams yesterday for a FAM (familiarization) Tour. They toured our existing building, our industrial sites, two existing industries and ASU-Newport's cabinet. We appreciate the partnership with the state to grow Newport and Jackson County.

08/03/2026

Hiring!

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07/31/2026

Save the date for an unforgettable day of music and entertainment in downtown Newport! On Saturday, October 3, enjoy the Downtown Festival featuring opening performances by Brandy Lee at 2 p.m. and Breakdown at 5 p.m., followed by MJ Live, the Michael Jackson Tribute Concert, at 7:30 p.m. This free, all-ages event will bring the excitement of a Las Vegas tribute show to Newport, Arkansas!

07/30/2026

Grimes is hiring!

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