
The Lake City Fire Department announced its very first Junior Firefighter Program, which will open to area high school students.

Dr. Fen Yu has been promoted to vice chancellor for institutional effectiveness, innovation, and strategy at Arkansas State University.

Brookland Public Schools, along with city leaders, are working to make sure children are safe and traffic moves smoothly as the first month of the new school year continues.

“We look forward to seeing how this Arvest Foundation grant can expand the impact of El Centro’s work and help make a difference in the lives of college students in our community.”

A-State is launching a new leadership and entrepreneurship course this semester, bringing top business leaders and changemakers from across Arkansas to campus for conversations on launching, leading and scaling successful ventures.

For the new school year, Jonesboro Public Schools is aiming to create connections and improve well-being through its Mental Health Matters initiative.

“I’m honored to join Arkansas State University and contribute to its bold vision for enrollment growth and student success.”

Jonesboro Public Schools announced Thursday it was partnering with Dynamic Integrated Security to place armed officers on its campuses to better protect students.

“I hope that this will become a place where people are glad to come to work, glad to come to school,” he said.

Fraternity members helped Jonesboro students prepare for the new school year by offering free haircuts.