The agreement allows member institutions to share resources before, during and after emergencies or special events.
Officials gathered Wednesday morning to dedicate Arkansas State University’s meat lab after it received a $750,000 grant to fund new equipment.
The winners of the My Natural State Story contest winners were announced this week, with a Jonesboro student included among them.
Work is complete on upgrades to the meat lab at Arkansas State University thanks to a $750,000 grant from the state Office of Skills Development.
The king and queen were selected following candidate interviews and a vote by the student body during Homecoming week.
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Forward Arkansas announced it was distributing grants to eight school districts throughout the state, with a Jonesboro district being one of the recipients.
The ordinance had a 6-5 split vote from the council (with one member absent), halting plans to bring a full-service steak and seafood restaurant to a lot at 2740 N. Church St. that has sat vacant for over 30 years.
Five women and five men, all nominated by the student body, will represent the university on the Homecoming court.
SWAAG is a regional conference for geographers from Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma and Mexico.