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Education
3 weeks ago
Leadership Change Coming to A-State’s College of Nursing and Health Professions

New executive leadership is coming to the Arkansas State University with the appointment of Dr. Stacy Walz as dean of the College of Nursing and Health Professions.

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Health & Wellness
3 weeks ago
Arisa Health to Not Renew Contract for Community Mental Health Centers; 41 Counties, Including Craighead Affected

Arisa Health, which is the designated community mental health center (CMHC) in 41 counties in Arkansas, including all of Northeast Arkansas, will not submit a bid to the State of Arkansas for a new CMHC contract.

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Summer Fun Guide
4 weeks ago
National Bike Month Kicks Off in Jonesboro

Cycling enthusiasts of Jonesboro have much to look forward to this summer as Native Brew Works kicked off National Bike Month with a party.

Community
1 month ago
‘Speak Out’ Parkinson’s Program to be Topic During Jonesboro University Heights Lions Club Meeting

Dr. Shannon Brantley will speak to the Jonesboro University Heights Lions Club about a Parkinson’s disease program.

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Local Experts
1 month ago
THE EXPERT | A Guide to Conservatorship by Rees Law

Rees Law has over 30 years of experience in family law and has provided a comprehensive guide to conservatorship.

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Community
1 month ago
Jonesboro Students Get Hands-On Experience with Medical Robotics at St. Bernards

“Getting some visual and hands-on experience with a medical robot, with us being such a big medical town, is, I think, really important.”

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News
1 month ago
Family Crisis Center Celebrates Grand Opening of Sexual Assault Support Services Center in Jonesboro

The Family Crisis Center celebrated the grand opening of its Sexual Assault Support Services center on Wednesday afternoon.

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Crime & Safety
1 month ago
Jonesboro Police Department to Operate Two Prescription Drug Drop-Off Locations on Saturday

Arkansas Drug Take Back Day is hosted each April and October across the state and is intended to give people a safe and secure way to dispose of medications and prescription drugs.

Education
1 month ago
Six A-State Students Selected as Inaugural Freshman to Physician Participants 

A-State and NYITCOM are announcing the first six students in the newly established Freshman to Physician pathway for students to secure early admission to medical school in the first year of college.  

Community
1 month ago
St. Bernards in Jonesboro Holds Ceremony Honoring Organ and Tissue Donors, Donation Recipients

St. Bernards held a ceremony Friday honoring those who donated organs and tissues, as well as recipients of those donations.