Hybar Opens Rebar Mill; ASU Leadership Change and $4B Google Data Center Announcement in Northeast Arkansas
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Hybar has opened a sustainable rebar mill in Osceola, contributing to nearly $1 billion in investments and producing over 700,000 tons of rebar annually, which addresses about 7% of U.S. demand. Concurrently, Arkansas State University announced a leadership change with the resignation of President Kelly, and Google revealed a $4 billion investment in a data center in West Memphis, expected to create hundreds of jobs. Additionally, Arkansas farmers are facing significant losses due to floods and declining commodity prices, projected at $1.4 billion.

Jan 26, 2026, 7:42 AM