Newport Economic Development Commission

05/11/2026

Jackson Funeral Homes, Inc. is seeking a motivated, dependable, and creative individual to join the team.

📣
Support Staff Member & Data Entry Clerk
📍 Newport, Arkansas

Qualifications Include:
✔ Strong work ethic & attention to detail
✔ Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
✔ Proficiency in Microsoft Office & Adobe Photoshop
✔ Creative writing and design skills
✔ Ability to learn new programs and adapt quickly
Responsibilities:
• Data entry and office support
• Writing obituaries
• Creating service folders
• Producing video tributes & photo collages
• Assisting families with professionalism and compassion
Schedule:
🕗 Monday–Friday: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
🕗 Saturday: 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
📞 Weekend on-call rotation required
⏰ Overtime may be necessary
Benefits Include:
✔ Health Insurance
✔ Vision & Dental Insurance
✔ Life Insurance
✔ 401(k)
✔ Profit Sharing
💲 Compensation based on experience.
📧 Send resumes to:
[email protected]
❗ No phone calls, please.

05/07/2026

Start a great career with George Kell Ford!

🔧 We're growing — come grow with us!
George Kell Ford is hiring for two key positions in our service department:
▪️ Service Advisor — the friendly face our customers see when they pull in. If you enjoy working with people and keeping things organized, this one's for you.
▪️ L**e Technician — a great entry point into the automotive world with room to grow into a full technician role.

What you'll get:
✅ Health, dental & vision insurance
✅ Retirement plan
✅ Paid time off
✅ A team that actually feels like a team
What we're looking for:
✅ Someone who's good with people and enjoys customer interaction
✅ A valid driver's license
✅ Reliable transportation
✅ A positive attitude and willingness to learn

Stop by the dealerships to apply in person, send us a message, or give us a call. We'd love to meet you.
📍 George Kell Motors - 870-523-2792
📍 George Kell Ford - 870-523-5559
🧑‍💼Jesse Gates - 870-680-2252
🧑‍💼Conraad Visser - 870-217-5071

05/05/2026

Hiring!

Interested in a career in our Newport, AR location? Apply here today - https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/portal/7213A16049FF60909E518428EF444DA5/career-page

Newport Area Chamber of Commerce, Searcy Regional Chamber of Commerce, Jonesboro Area Jobs Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce

04/27/2026

Join the community in Downtown Newport for Praise in the Park: Gospel Music Festival, a powerful afternoon of faith, fellowship, and uplifting music. Set against a beautiful outdoor backdrop, this free event will feature an inspiring lineup including the Greater Morning Star Choir, United Christian Mass Choir, Unique 4, Gospel Writers, Faithful Few, Prevail, Delta Julelaires, and New Spiritual Keys, with MC Shenna Johnson guiding the celebration. Taking place on May 16th from noon to 4 PM, this festival welcomes all to come together, enjoy live gospel performances, and experience an atmosphere filled with joy, praise, and community spirit.

04/20/2026

We want to extend a sincere thank you to everyone who came out and supported the Recruit the Future: Hire a Hound event today!

It was incredible to see our community come together to invest in the future workforce of Newport. A special thank you to the local businesses who took the time to meet, interview, and encourage our Newport High School seniors as they take their next steps.

Your support makes a lasting impact, and we are proud to help connect talent with opportunity right here at home.

We’re excited to continue building these partnerships and look forward to even more success in the future!

04/20/2026

APEX Accelerator will host Open Office Hours on Thursday, April 23, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Tech Depot. This is a great opportunity for businesses and entrepreneurs to receive guidance and support on government contracting and related services. Appointments are required and can be scheduled by clicking

One-on-one appointments with Kimberly Randle.

04/19/2026

If your company is looking for a fantastic employee, come and meet between 50 and 60 high school seniors looking for a job! The Hire a Hound job fair is Monday, April 20th. Employers are welcome to come and visit with the students from 10 am to Noon.

No need to register, just please show up and give the next generation of Hounds a head start for life after school.

04/15/2026

Your future workforce is waiting for you. Businesses please RSVP if you want to attend and have the option to recruit seniors entering the workforce this spring.

04/13/2026

Step back in time and experience history firsthand as the Clara Barton: Angel of the Battlefield arrives in Newport. On display from April 14 through June 23 at Tech Depot Gallery, this traveling exhibit on loan from the National Museum of Civil War Medicine tells the powerful story of Clara Barton, a pioneering nurse who risked her life on the front lines of the Civil War and later founded the American Red Cross. The display will be available for viewing Monday through Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. On Friday’s from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Through engaging panels and historical insights, visitors will discover her incredible impact on battlefield medicine and humanitarian efforts that still influence care today.

04/07/2026

Your future workforce is waiting for you. Businesses please RSVP if you want to attend and have the option to recruit seniors entering the workforce this spring.