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Community
2 weeks ago
Arkansas Latino Hall of Fame announces 2025 inductees, A-State professor among them

The Arkansas Latino Hall of Fame has announced its 2025 class of inductees.

Business
2 weeks ago
Three students selected for AIST steel intern scholarship

Three Arkansas State University students will receive hands-on, real-world learning with a paid, summer-long internship in the steel industry.

aerial of Valley View expansion
Education
3 weeks ago
Valley View High School addition project faces setback over ‘non-compliant’ materials

Construction on the new addition has hit a stumbling block after the discovery of non-compliant materials installed on the project.

Business
3 weeks ago
High school students compete, win prizes at ‘Thrown to the Wolves’ contest at A-State

This competition is inspired by the television program “Shark Tank” and challenges students to think outside the box.

Dr. Eduardo Torrecillas Sanchez during his presentation.
Education
3 weeks ago
A-State graduate honored by Mid-South Educational Research Association

The award was presented at the 2025 MSERA Annual Meeting in New Orleans. 

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Community
3 weeks ago
Jonesboro youth work together to pick up trash in weekend cleanup

Members of the nonprofit organization Teens with a Positive Purpose recently gathered on Rook Road to clear debris left behind by a recent car crash, and general litter roadside.

Community
3 weeks ago
Arkansas Imagination Library launches new annual sponsorship program to expand early literacy

Subaru of Little Rock steps forward as the program’s first Presenting Sponsor and commits $65,326 to expand early literacy in Craighead and Faulkner counties.

Outdoors
3 weeks ago
Jonesboro EAST students working on digital trail map, trash reporting project at nature center

The project gets kids outside and teaches them about nature, graphic design, public speaking, problem-solving, and more.

Business
3 weeks ago
Area students ‘Thrown to the Wolves’ in annual innovators competition 

At this event, students will present their projects and inventions in a “Shark Tank” inspired competition.  

Brookland Water Tower
Education
3 weeks ago
Brookland superintendent confirms multiple educators face non-renewal amid funding drop

Meetings were held earlier this week with some certified licensed educators to let them know they would not be recommended for contract renewal next year.