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Education
2 years ago
A-State receives grant from ARDOT for concrete engineering study

– A multi-thousand-dollar grant from the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) will allow the Arkansas State University’s College of Engineering and Computer Science to continue research focused on concrete.

Education
2 years ago
Jonesboro Public Schools superintendent to retire at end of the year

The superintendent of Jonesboro Public Schools, Dr. Kim Wilbanks, announced she was retiring at the end of the 2024-2025 school year.

Sports
2 years ago
Red Wolf Men’s Basketball Ousts Rival Trojans, 80-63

A crowd of 5,187 – the largest since a February 2017 bout with the Trojans

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Jonesboro woman reportedly beats up neighbor after Christmas decoration argument

A Jonesboro woman reportedly beat up her neighbor after an argument about Christmas decorations. 

Obituaries
2 years ago
Marcia Marvine Overfield

June 12, 1951 – November 12, 2024

Sports
2 years ago
A-State women’s basketball non-conference themes and promotions unveiled

Arkansas State Athletics has announced themes and promotions for the upcoming Arkansas State women’s basketball non-conference home slate, which begins on Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. versus Mississippi Valley State.

Obituaries
2 years ago
Gene Burrow

March 1, 1950 – November 10, 2024

Obituaries
2 years ago
Kenneth Wade Goza

May 1, 1967 – November 8, 2024

Sports
2 years ago
A-State’s Martinez tabbed SBC Defensive Player of the Week

A stellar weekend on the back row from Arkansas State volleyball’s Sarah Martinez has resulted in the senior libero earning Sun Belt Conference Defensive Player of the Week honors, the league office announced Tuesday.

Community
2 years ago
Young Craighead County chefs come in fifth place at WFC Jr. competition

Craighead County 4H members and junior chefs placed fifth out of the 24 teams chosen to compete at the second annual World Food Championships (WFC) Junior competition.