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Giving Guide
1 week ago
21st Annual Stuff the Bus to Collect School Supply Donations

“Stuff the Bus is more than just about that Saturday in August. We’re really reaching out to all of these agencies and different people in town and just making sure all of our kids in Northeast Arkansas are ready to go.”

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Crime & Safety
2 weeks ago
Jonesboro Educational Leaders, Law Enforcement Attend Demonstration of Drone-Based Active Shooter Suppression System

Educational leaders, legislators, and law enforcement gathered Thursday morning for a demonstration of a non-lethal, drone-based active shooter suppression system.

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Education
2 weeks ago
Jonesboro Library Hosts AR Kids Community Workshop

Families with children in 1st through 3rd grade, as well as community members, are invited to attend and learn more about the changing landscape of standardized literacy assessments.

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Education
3 weeks ago
54th Annual Early Childhood Conference to be held at A-State

The conference will be in August and will feature interest sessions that will be facilitated by teams of trainers.  

Five adults pose with an oversized ARVEST Foundation check for $5,000 to the Single Parent Scholarship Fund, in front of a branded backdrop.
Education
3 weeks ago
Arvest Foundation Awards $5K Grant to Single Parent Scholarship Fund

The grant will fund scholarships for single parents in Craighead, Baxter and Boone counties.

Education
4 weeks ago
Craighead County School Supply Lists

With the first day of school just around the corner, many Craighead County families are preparing for the upcoming academic year.

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Back to School Guide
4 weeks ago
Back to School Reset: A Jonesboro Family’s Guide to Getting Back into the School Year Groove

As summer freedom starts colliding with the reality of alarm clocks, shifting gears from laid-back summer mode to structured school days can feel like a heavy lift.

Education
4 weeks ago
Back to College Resources and Information

List of resources for first-time students, as well as some helpful reminders for returning students at Arkansas State University, Jonesboro’s public university.

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Community
4 weeks ago
Back to School Resources for Parents

Ahead of the start of the next school year, JRN has compiled a list of various resources for parents, including academic year calendars, links to free and reduced lunch applications, open house dates, and more.

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Government & Politics
4 weeks ago
Arkansas Gubernatorial Debate Sans Sanders Focuses on Healthcare, Education

During a debate in Eureka Springs last week, two contenders for Arkansas’ highest office traded sharp words about policy, preparation, and each other’s credentials to lead.