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Education
2 weeks ago
NYITCOM at A-State medical students celebrate Match Day

“Match Day is our favorite day of the year because it’s the culmination of a tremendous amount of work by our students, faculty and staff,” said Shane Speights, D.O., dean of NYITCOM at A-State.

Health & Wellness
2 weeks ago
Officials celebrate merger of Baptist Memorial, Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould, outline next steps for hospital

“We will honor what has made AMMC strong, while embracing the innovation, the success, and the scale of Baptist Memorial.”

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Health & Wellness
2 weeks ago
The golden hour lifeline: The logistics of air medical transport in Northeast Arkansas

For patients experiencing severe medical events, the sound of rotor blades cutting through the air represents the “golden hour.”

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Local Experts
2 weeks ago
THE EXPERT | Why your drinking water quality matters and why reverse osmosis is the clear choice

Clean water is a choice – reverse osmosis filters out contaminants and provides a steady stream of crystal-clear water.

Health & Wellness
3 weeks ago
NYITCOM at A-State accepting applications for ‘Project H.E.A.R.T.’ summer program in Jonesboro, Arkadelphia

Project H.E.A.R.T. (Health Education, Advocacy, Reflection, and Training) is a residential camp aimed at educating students about future careers in health care and about higher education opportunities and community health. The program is aimed at students who would benefit from an opportunity to excel.

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Sports
3 weeks ago
Brandon Shrader named general manager of The Ridge Athletics Center

Previous Arkansas public service and parks leader to helm Jonesboro’s new 203,000-square-foot facility for sports, events, and aquatics

Senior Living
3 weeks ago
UAMS Centers on Aging to host senior safety event in Jonesboro

The University of Arkansas Centers on Aging Northeast will host a safety event for seniors next week.

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Local Experts
3 weeks ago
THE EXPERT | Why is a treatable cancer causing so many deaths?

A recent study shows cancer deaths among people under the age of 50 dropping in recent years. One cancer, however, has proven to be more than a statistically troubling outlier.

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Health & Wellness
3 weeks ago
NEA Divine Intervention to host 3rd Annual Kickball Tournament

NEA Divine Intervention is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping those dealing with substance abuse or mental health issues.

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Arts & Entertainment
3 weeks ago
Jonesboro gaming lounge to host fundraiser for Zachary’s Sensory Gym

Finding an environment where special needs children can play without feeling overwhelmed can sometimes be a challenge.