Education
5 hours ago
School Closings

Here’s an updated list for school closings in the area.

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Education
2 days ago
JPS, BRTC partner to offer tuition-free associate degrees to high school students

Jonesboro Public Schools announced a partnership with Black River Technical College beginning this Fall.

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Education
1 week ago
Craighead County Sheriff’s Office donates $5K to NEACTC as appreciation for jail bed project

The project tasked students with building heavy-duty sleeping quarters to help the jail combat overcrowding.

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Education
1 week ago
Brookland JROTC program receives donation after assisting with city event

According to Assistant Superintendent Chris Moss, the donation consisted of a $400 check.

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Education
1 week ago
Dixon, McDonald, Turnbow Sisterhood endows enrichment fund at A-State

The fund will provide annual financial assistance for full-time vocal music education majors who participate in professional development experiences.

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Arts & Culture
1 week ago
Jonesboro community celebrates MLK Day with parade, program

Around 200 people braved the cold air Monday morning to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Education
1 week ago
Jonesboro students named on UCA’s Presidential Scholars, Dean’s Lists

The University of Central Arkansas has released its list of Fall 2025 Presidential Scholars and Dean’s List, with Jonesboro students named on both.

group of young women holding check presented to JHS step team
Sports & Outdoors
2 weeks ago
Jonesboro High School step team surprised with $50,000 ‘Walking Together’ grant

On Jan. 15, Jonesboro High School (JHS) staff members presented a check to the school’s Tau Delta Pi Step Team.

Tan building with brick base and sign that says St Bernards Sports Clinic
Wellness
2 weeks ago
St. Bernards, Valley View launch on-campus sports medicine clinic to reduce lost class time

The clinic offers physical therapy to any student, athlete or not, and staff member to enable them to stay on campus and avoid missing days.

Crowley's Ridge Nature Center Big Squirrel Challenge
Sports & Outdoors
2 weeks ago
Fifth consecutive Big Squirrel Challenge held at Crowley’s Ridge Nature Center in Jonesboro

The challenge was part of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s statewide event, bringing together hunters from across the region to celebrate Arkansas’ outdoor traditions.

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