Business
4 months ago
ASU System trustees approve first phase of career readiness center at A-State

The $10.5-million, 20,000-square-foot first phase of the Career Readiness Education & Skills Training Center at Arkansas State University to enhance workforce training in Northeast Arkansas was approved Friday by the ASU System Board of Trustees.

Sports & Outdoors
4 months ago
Aden ROCKS’ first Light the Darkness 5K scheduled in Bay

16-year-old Aden Graham, founder of the nonprofit Aden ROCKS, will be hosting his first Light the Darkness 5K later this month to raise awareness for Suicide Prevention Month at the Bay Veterans Memorial.

Crime
4 months ago
Jonesboro man accused of sexual assault given $100K bond

A Jonesboro man is being held on a $100,000 cash/surety bond after being accused of having sex with a minor.

Education
4 months ago
Police investigating ‘concerning comment involving a weapon’ made at Brookland Public Schools

An incident involving a “concerning comment involving a weapon” at Brookland Public Schools on Thursday is under investigation by police.

Education
4 months ago
Sanders appoints David Peacock to Arkansas State Board of Education

David Peacock has been appointed to the Arkansas State Board of Education, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced Friday.

Sports & Outdoors
4 months ago
Red Wolves open fall slate in Memphis

Entering its third season under head coach Sujay Lama, the Arkansas State women’s tennis team is set to kick off its fall slate this weekend at the Memphis Invite.

News
4 months ago
Jonesboro native reflects on time as Capitol Hill staffer during 9/11 attacks

On the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, a Jonesboro native who worked at the nation’s capital sat down to reflect on her time in the wake of and aftermath of the tragedy.

Crime
4 months ago
Jury convicts Jonesboro man of sexually assaulting assisted living facility resident

A Craighead County jury found a Jonesboro man guilty of sexual assault in the second degree, Second Judicial Prosecuting Attorney Sonia Hagood announced Thursday.

Education
4 months ago
ASU System reports preliminary fall total enrollment growth of 7.6%

Arkansas State University System institutions reported strong 11th-day preliminary fall total enrollment growth of 7.6% with multiple record-setting performances

News
4 months ago
NEA 5K Rescue Run scheduled in Jonesboro

The Purple Ribbon Project will be hosting the 2025 Northeast Arkansas Rescue 5K Rescue Run, benefiting multiple animal rescues, in early October at Craighead Forest Park.

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