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Community
1 year ago
City of Jonesboro provides safety tips ahead of trick-or-treating

With many kids set to trick-or-treat tonight, the City of Jonesboro provided some safety tips for both parents/guardians and children.

Food
1 year ago
Sanders allocates $500K in funding for Arkansas food banks

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced Friday that she is directing $500,000 to six food bank networks across Arkansas and will be considering additional allocations on a weekly basis should the government shutdown continue.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Jonesboro company owners arrested on multiple felony charges

Two company owners were arrested Thursday morning on multiple felony charges, the Jonesboro Police Department announced.

Community
1 year ago
First “Jonesboro Recycles Drop Off and Sip and Share” scheduled in November

In celebration of America Recycles Day, the Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce, Keep Jonesboro Beautiful, and Embassy Suites will be hosting their first “Jonesboro Recycles Drop Off and Sip and Share” in November.

Agriculture
1 year ago
Late A-State alumna and philanthropist Kay Luter leaves $500K gift to College of Veterinary Medicine

Late A-State alumna Kay Luter left a $500,000 gift to A-State’s upcoming College of Veterinary Medicine that will benefit scholarships, faculty development and program needs.

Sports
1 year ago
Holy Women of Consecration to hold its first walk-a-thon

The Holy Women of Consecration will be holding its first “Walk by Faith HWOC Fundraiser Walk-A-Thon” in November, which will raise funds for a food drive to be scheduled in December.

Food
1 year ago
Alpha Gamma Delta donates $10K to provide food for those facing food insecurity in Craighead

The Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas was awarded a $10,000 grant from the Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation to provide and distribute fresh produce to neighbors facing food insecurity and hunger in Craighead County.

Agriculture
1 year ago
Bill and Alice Nix Farm Day set for Saturday in Jonesboro

Arkansas State University will celebrate the rich history of agriculture in the state at the annual Bill and Alice Nix Farm Day, at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 1, at the Judd Hill Farmers’ Market.

Community
1 year ago
Daylight Saving Time to end soon

It’s almost time to fall back with Daylight Saving Time (DST) coming to an end.

Education
1 year ago
Delta Center and A-State launch NEA Regional Leadership Accelerator Academy

Arkansas State University’s Delta Center for Economic Development and the College of Liberal Arts and Communication announced Tuesday the launch of the Northeast Arkansas Regional Leadership Accelerator Academy.