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Education
4 weeks ago
A-State establishes ALLIANCE Lab for dyslexia research and literacy innovation 

The lab, led by Arianne Pait, director of clinical services in communication disorders, represents the evolution of a two-decade commitment to serving struggling readers in Northeast Arkansas.

Health & Wellness
4 weeks ago
The B-12 Store opens inside Soul Shine Studios in Jonesboro

A new chapter in local wellness begins as The B-12 Store officially opens its doors inside Soul Shine Studios on Monday, March 16.

Health & Wellness
4 weeks ago
Daylight saving time to begin Sunday

Prepare to spring forward one hour this weekend as Daylight saving time starts across the country.

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Health & Wellness
1 month ago
The 60-day cliff: Inside the debate over Arkansas’s postpartum Medicaid limit

Arkansas is the only state in the nation that terminates postpartum Medicaid 60 days after delivery.

Business
1 month ago
Baptist Memorial and AMMC finalize merger and appoint new CEO to lead hospital

The merger between Memphis-Based Baptist Memorial Healthcare and Arkansas Methodist Medical Center of Paragould has been completed.

Department of Occupational Therapy and Teikyo Heisei University
Education
1 month ago
Guests from Teikyo Heisei University visit A-State this week

The Department of Occupational Therapy in the College of Nursing and Health Professions at Arkansas State University will welcome six students and two faculty from Teikyo Heisei University in Tokyo this week.

Senior Living
1 month ago
Harvest Hearing in Jonesboro on the connection between hearing loss and cognitive decline

Researchers have found a strong connection between untreated hearing loss and cognitive decline.

Crime & Safety
1 month ago
Jonesboro Police Department’s crisis intervention team making impact

The CIT responded to over 2,500 calls in 2024 and 2025, over 600 people interacted with the CIT/Therapist team, and the program has saved a total of $1.2 million.

AMMC
Health & Wellness
1 month ago
Baptist Memorial sign goes up in Paragould following merger agreement with AMMC

In April of last year, the two organizations signed a letter of intent to merge.

A physician’s perspective on benefits, risks, and realistic expectations
Health & Wellness
1 month ago
Dr. Shane Speights on GLP-1 weight loss drugs

A physician’s perspective on benefits, risks, and realistic expectations