Osceola News

The $1.1 billion Big River Steel mill that's planned for Osceola could be under construction later this year, but a number of things have to happen before dirt can be turned for the superproject.

The Arkansas Teacher Retirement System hopes to invest $60 million in the $1 billion Big River Steel LLC mill planned for Osceola, officials announced Jan.

Arkansas lawmakers moved one day closer to recess and final adjournment after approving a massive $4.9 billion spending bill, $170 million in surplus funds, and a new Senate leader.

Grant Tennille was taking a break at the state Capitol Tuesday near the Rotunda.

LITTLE ROCK, AR - Arkansas legislators have given themselves until Friday to wrap up work for this year's session and the House and Senate still have to reach decisions on expanding Medicaid, cutting taxes and $125 million in state financing for a proposed steel mill.