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Education
1 year ago
A-State student researchers earn conference awards

Students and faculty associated with the Department of Biological Sciences at Arkansas State University recorded several achievements at the annual meeting of the Southwestern Association of Parasitologists.

Community
1 year ago
Honor ride in Jonesboro scheduled to celebrate Memorial Day

The committee over the Time to Honor and Remember event is inviting veterans, patriots and community members to celebrate Memorial Day with its tenth annual honor ride and drive.

Sports
1 year ago
A-State men’s basketball signs Royal Smith

Arkansas State men’s basketball head coach Ryan Pannone announced Wednesday the signing of high school standout Royal Smith to the 2025-26 roster.

Health & Wellness
1 year ago
Jonesboro special needs teen working to earn Eagle Scout with toy drive

A Jonesboro special needs Life Scout is working to earn the rank of Eagle Scout by hosting a toy drive benefitting Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis.

Education
1 year ago
A-State College of Business recognizes top graduating students

The most outstanding 2024-25 graduates of the Neil Griffin College of Business at Arkansas State University were recognized during Convocation of Scholars

Arts & Entertainment
1 year ago
Arvest Foundation awards $5K grant to support FOA

The Arvest Foundation recently announced a $5,000 grant to The Foundation of the Arts in Jonesboro.

Report from a study of downtown jonesboro traffic to be presented to a jonesboro city council committee Tuesday night
Business
1 year ago
Downtown Jonesboro’s changing face: Kent Arnold reflects on growth, challenges and the road ahead

“It’s just unbelievable that we have as much as we have down there.”

Participants in the 2023 Juneteenth parade.
Arts & Entertainment
1 year ago
KLEK to celebrate Juneteenth in Jonesboro

KLEK 102.5 FM is planning its eighth annual Juneteenth celebration, which will feature a community fair, parade, fireworks display and more.

Business
1 year ago
Jonesboro Chamber introduces new Chamber Pedal Pass

The Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce has invited Jonesboro residents to bike their way to deals this summer with a health-conscious initiative: the Chamber Pedal Pass.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Jonesboro traffic stop leads to drug arrest, $500K bond

A routine traffic stop near the intersection of East Nettleton Avenue and Stevens Street led to felony drug charges and a $500,000 bond for a Jonesboro woman already out on bond for a separate drug-related offense.