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Education
1 year ago
Belmont University students from Jonesboro make Dean’s List

Belmont University recently released the Dean’s List for the fall 2024 semester, and students from Jonesboro were on the list.

Education
1 year ago
Second cohort of Arkansas Delta Women’s Leadership Academy announced

The second class of the Arkansas Delta Women’s Leadership Academy is comprised of 25 women from across the Delta. The program, sponsored by Arkansas State University, hosted its first class this year with the purpose of increasing the knowledge, leadership skills, and capability of each of the participants.

Education
1 year ago
Be Pro Be Proud to provide career exploration at Nettleton High School

Be Pro Be Proud, a workforce development initiative led by the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce/Associated Industries of Arkansas, has announced dates and locations for the upcoming 2025 Draft Day Series, with a stop at Nettleton coming in February.

Government & Politics
1 year ago
Craighead County Quorum Court awards ARPA funds

The Craighead County Quorum sent out contracts for the leftover $4.3 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds on Friday, after discussion about what to do with the money during the court’s Dec. 16 meeting. 

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Jonesboro woman arrested for threatening Harps employees

Police were recently called to the Harps Grocery Store in Brookland regarding an employee who was threatening others. Store employees said she had become “dark” and “standoffish” recently.

Government & Politics
1 year ago
Mitch Johnson reflects on his time on the Jonesboro City Council

“I’m not a politician. I got involved with the city because I wanted to help the city move.” – Mitch Johnson

Business
1 year ago
Mixed reactions to DJA grant for downtown Jonesboro businesses

The recent announcement has sparked some different reactions from the local community.

News
1 year ago
NORAD Santa Tracker provides up to date info on Santa’s delivery route

No need to stay up all night waiting, get live updates on Saint Nick’s route through Santa Tracker.

Local Experts
1 year ago
ASK THE EXPERT | Herren Tire Service announces tire GIVEAWAY

In this week’s Ask the Expert feature, Herren Tire breaks down our latest giveaway and how YOU can win!