(KATV) — State and local officials joined Messer
to break ground on a new state-of-the-art air separation unit (ASU) in Berryville
Messer held a groundbreaking to open the new facility on Monday morning
"There has never been a better time than now to invest
and Messer’s expansion in Berryville proves that the Natural State is a great place to operate a business," said Governor Sanders
"I applaud today’s groundbreaking and as Governor
I am continuing my commitment to cut taxes
and grow our workforce so companies like Messer can thrive."
"By making this significant investment for our next ASU in Berryville
we acknowledge with gratitude the town’s pro-business environment," said Messer President and CEO Elena Skvortsova "The location will solidify our presence in Arkansas and help even better serve our local customers."
The new facility is expected to create more than 20 new jobs in the region
along with temporary local jobs during construction
The Berryville ASU site will complement Messer’s existing facility in Lewisville
"Messer has found success in Arkansas
and we are proud that they are continuing to invest in our state," Clint O’Neal
AEDC executive director said "This groundbreaking is an important milestone for Messer and for the City of Berryville
and we are excited for the company’s future growth in the Natural State."
Berryville Mayor Tim McKinney expressed optimism about the partnership
"We’re proud to begin our relationship with Messer and develop a long-term partnership as they join our community."
The ASU  is expected to be completed in the second half of 2026
A rare bird spotted on private property in Berryville last week has caused nationwide excitement
Ozarks at Large’s Jack Travis reached out to Taylor Long with the Northwest Arkansas Audubon Society to learn more about the buzz-worthy visitor
Learn more about the yellow grosbeak <a   href="https://nwaas.notion.site/Rare-Bird-in-Berryville-Brings-in-Birders-From-All-Over-The-Country-1a411f0e048b80dfa498f165614c936f" class="Link"  target="_blank" data-cms-ai="0"   >here</a>
The city of Berryville has been awarded a $745,932 grant from the Department of Energy to support a project exploring new ways to convert waste into fuel
Dillard’s and other retailers for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette’s business section
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BERRYVILLE, Ark. (KATV) — A fire at a Tyson Foods Plant in Berryville, Arkansas, hospitalized more than 2 dozen people on Wednesday, according to our <a href="https://www.4029tv.com/article/tyson-berryville-fire-chemical-burns/63443540" target="_blank" title="https://www.4029tv.com/article/tyson-berryville-fire-chemical-burns/63443540" class="themeColorForLinks">content partner 40/29 News.</a>
A Carroll County emergency manager confirmed that twenty-five firefighters and 1 company worker were sent to Mercy Hospital Berryville with chemical burns following the fire
The chemical that caused the burns has been identified as sodium hydroxide
The chemical is commonly used for cleaning and sanitation
Officials say that all of the people hospitalized were released on Thursday morning
on Wednesday and was contained shortly after
Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the fire
Residents of the Berryville community will have a new care option for the upcoming cold and flu season when Valley Health Urgent Care Express opens on July 15
walk-in care for those with minor injuries and illnesses
Located at 322 N. Buckmarsh St., Suite D, Valley Health Urgent Care Express in Berryville will treat adults and children ages four months and older for minor illnesses and injuries, such as flu, sore and strep throat, earache, upper respiratory infection, pink eye, or urinary <a name="_Int_QfrXnpdm">tract</a> infection
&ldquo;Walk-in care for everyday illnesses is essential for busy families and we&rsquo;re excited to offer this to residents of Berryville,&rdquo; said Jake Meza
&ldquo;Our commitment to accessible healthcare means that Berryville residents can receive prompt attention for common ailments
our friendly and compassionate team is here to provide quality care when you need it.&rdquo;
With the addition of the Berryville location
Valley Health now operates six Urgent Care centers and five Urgent Care Express locations throughout Virginia and West Virginia
Urgent Care Express | Berryville is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.- 6 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., closed Sunday. Patients may check in online, see a full list of locations and learn more by visiting <a target="_blank" href="/our-services/urgent-care/">www.vhurgentcare.com</a>
To learn more about all Valley Health options for care, <a href="https://www.valleyhealthlink.com/find-care-now/">visit this page.</a>
announced Tuesday an investment of $70 million to build a state-of-the-art air separation unit in..
Dylan Sherman is a business reporter for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
He is based in Northwest Arkansas and focuses on Tyson Foods Inc
Site work is underway on Messer's $70 million state-of-the-art air separation unit in Berryville
The industrial gases company and Berryville city officials will host a public welcome celebration on April 28 at the Berryville Community Center
Residents are invited to learn more about the technologies and effect of Messer's expansion
will create career opportunities and employ more than 20 people
The construction will also provide temporary
local jobs with the completion scheduled for the second half of 2026
president and chief executive officer at Messer Americas
said in January the new facility underscores the company's commitment to fueling growth in the south
The new unit will also contribute to the economic growth for the city of Berryville and surrounding region
facility in Berryville Wednesday night left firefighters with minor burns after chemicals damaged..
PEA RIDGE -- Pea Ridge missed some free throws late but still managed to hold on for a 43-40 4A-1..
Paul Boyd is an award-winning sportswriter who covers prep and college sports for the Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
He has covered sports in Arkansas for more than 30 years
Paul grew up in Northeast Arkansas and earned a journalism degree from Arkansas State University
He has been working in Northwest Arkansas since 2005
Clarke County Sheriff’s Office <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ClarkeCoSO" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reports</a> the arrest of Berryville resident Jose G. Sanchez by <a href="https://www.bcpo.net/virginia-man-charged-with-sexual-offenses/?fbclid=IwY2xjawJnTVxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHk6K2a_MPE7AbgfzrxjwzyXWDVJZBI0URFWlW1PrVcMeGZIougEvsQWwA62R_aem_JCtlnjN2izflxrYWRqZfTg" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New Jersey authorities.</a>
On April 9th Clarke County Sheriff’s Office with detectives from the Bergen County New Jersey Special Victims Unit located and arrested Sanchez
Sanchez is being charged with third degree aggravated criminal sexual contact and third degree endangering the welfare of a child
This is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County and Allendale Police Department
Sanchez has been placed in custody and remanded to the Clarke County jail pending extradition to Bergen County New Jersey
On March 21st the Allendale Police Department advised Bergen County Prosecutors of alleged sexual abuse of a 16-year-old from an undefined past
Bergen County Prosecutors states the charges are merely accusations and that Sanchez is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt
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Several sources confirm that Berryville resident Thomas Caldwell was pardoned by President Donald Trump for his involvement in the January 6 Capitol riot (J6)
President Trump commuted Caldwell’s sentence on his first day in office according to the <a href="https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/3364418/trump-pardons-january-6-rioter-thomas-caldwell/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Washington Examiner</a>
That was when the president issued mass clemency for over 1,500 defendants charged for their actions on January 6
In early January Caldwell was acquitted by a jury of seditious conspiracy and two other conspiracy offenses but was sentenced to 53 days in jail and fined$100
Caldwell had already been arrested in January 2021 and had spent more than 50 days in jail for his actions regarding January 6
District Judge Amit Mehta sentenced Caldwell to time served with no supervised release
Caldwell’s pardon is dated March 20 according to <a href="https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/trump-pardons-navy-veteran-convicted-capitol-riot-120342949" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ABC News</a>
His defense attorney told Caldwell about the pardon after he learned about it through media outlets March 31