The Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees Monday in a special meeting voted to appoint Shane Broadway, system vice president for university relations, to the additional role of interim chancellor of ASU Three Rivers.
According to the National Weather Service, Craighead and surrounding counties are under an enhanced risk for severe thunderstorms, thunderstorm wind, and excessive rainfall for Tuesday into the evening.
During the month of May, Arkansas State University will light the clock tower of Dean B. Ellis Library in special recognition of graduating students.
The tornado warning for southwestern Craighead and northeastern Poinsett counties has expired due to the tornado threat diminishing.
A Jonesboro woman is being held on a $150,000 cash/surety bond after police said she forced her way into another woman’s home during a fight and attacked her, injuring her.
A Jonesboro man is behind bars for a fourth time in 10 years on a DWI after authorities said he fled an attempted traffic stop while driving erratically at high speeds.
The National Weather Service has placed Craighead County under a tornado watch.
JRN has partnered with area animal shelters to present “Pets of the Week.”
University officials confirmed Monday that responding officers were told the gathering followed appropriate procedures, when in reality, the event had moved to the campus at the last minute.
The event brought together local professionals to the Douglas MacArthur campus to teach students about potential career pathways and the skills needed to navigate daily life as adults.