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Business
1 year ago
Gov. Sanders, Department of Commerce award ASU System institutions $10.5 Million in workforce training grants

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced that Arkansas State University System campuses in Jonesboro, Newport and Malvern will receive a combined $10.5 million for three training grants to support workforce development efforts.

Government & Politics
1 year ago
Ordinance for new generator to go before Craighead County Quorum Court

An appropriation ordinance to allocate over $144,000 from county funds toward a new emergency generator for the Craighead County Road Department Shop will go before Quorum Court in its next meeting.

Agriculture
1 year ago
ASU Trustees approve $30.6 million bond issue to finance new A-State veterinary school facility

The Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees today in a special meeting approved a $30.6 million bond issue to finance construction for the new College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) at the A-State campus in Jonesboro.

Health & Wellness
1 year ago
Methodist Family Health purchases hospital, plans to open acute facility for children

Methodist Family Health recently purchased the facility in which the Arkansas Continued Care Hospital in Jonesboro (ACCHJ) is currently located.

News
1 year ago
Christmas events for all ages across Jonesboro

Here is a list of various Christmas events happening all across Jonesboro in the coming weeks.

Business
1 year ago
ASBTDC adds business consultant Destiny Adams to its team

The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center at Arkansas State University (ASBTDC) has appointed Destiny Adams as its newest business consultant. 

News
1 year ago
Brooke Ray is crowned Miss Arkansas State University 2025

Brooke Ray of Collinsville, IL, was crowned Miss Arkansas State University 2025 in the 50th edition of the scholarship competition.

Community
1 year ago
AceOne Technologies to host Thanksgiving food drive in Jonesboro

AceOne Technologies is teaming up with several Jonesboro area organizations to support residents who may not have access to a holiday meal this Thanksgiving.

Food
1 year ago
Jonesboro Community Thanksgiving Meal continues to serve

As Thanksgiving quickly approaches, volunteers are needed for the annual Jonesboro Community Thanksgiving Meal.

Sports
1 year ago
Jonesboro’s Disabled American Veterans chapter hosting first Turkey Trot 5K

The Jonesboro Disabled American Veterans (DAV) will be holding its first Turkey Trot 5K on Thanksgiving Day.