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Summer Teaching Summit Yields Success for A-State Faculty Participants
Participation in the summit was offered as an opportunity to connect with colleagues across campus and to explore innovative, effective classroom practices.
Arkansas Schools Encouraged to Enter AGFC’s Generation Conservation Regional Competitions
This year’s Pre-Summit and Regional competitions feature challenges ranging from cooking wild game and quiz bowls, to debate and designing nature center exhibits, magazine spreads and action plans focused on improving their school’s conservation footprint.
Northeast Arkansas Hospitals Prepare for Another Financial Squeeze as Medicaid Changes Loom
Arkansas hospitals were already facing rising costs and low reimbursement. Now changes to Medicaid are forcing local health systems to plan for another financial challenge
Brookland Public Schools Addressing Email Spam, Phishing Issues Over Weekend
Superintendent George Kennedy confirmed Friday evening that IT staff are actively resolving the issue, which has caused a high volume of spam emails across district accounts.
A-State Cross Country Announces 2026 Schedule
Arkansas State cross country head coach Jesse Duvall announced the 2026 schedule on Tuesday.
Jonesboro Woman Accused of Hitting Boyfriend with Vehicle, Chasing Him During Argument
A Jonesboro woman is behind bars after police said she intentionally struck her boyfriend with a vehicle during an argument and chased him on foot.
CRDC Program Reimburses NEA Care Facilities for Meals and Snacks
The CRDC serves as the local sponsor of the program, working with over 65 facilities across 16 Northeast Arkansas counties.
Jonesboro Man Accused of Posing as Armed and Stealing Xbox from Home
A Jonesboro man is behind bars after police said doorbell camera footage linked him to a masked break-in attempt and the theft of a video game console.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Fernando Mendoza throws a pick-6, struggles in 1st half of Raiders’ 22-20 preseason win over Texans
Top pick Fernando Mendoza is finding out quickly that he has a lot of work to do as he begins his NFL career. Mendoza struggled in his second preseason game, throwing an interception that Houston returned for a touchdown before the Las Vegas Raiders rallied late for a 22-20 victory over the Texans on Thursday night.
3 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Fall books: Fiction takes the spotlight in bookstores during the midterm season
Midterm election news will fill the headlines this fall, but, among book buyers, fiction will likely have top billing.
Nettleton Schools Dismisses Junior, High School Students Due to Power Outage
Parents are encouraged to make arrangements to pick up their children as soon as possible. The district later added that bus routes will be ran to take students home.
NEA Humane Society Saddling Up for Inaugural ‘Ride, Race, Rescue’ Barrel Bash
The event will feature two days of high-speed barrel racing, with Saturday's race boasting $5,000 in added money.
3 weeks ago in National
Still recovering from Hurricane Lala, Hawaii prepares for a possible weekend cyclone
Communities still recovering from last weekend's hurricane in Hawaii could get pounded again in coming days from another tropical system gaining strength over warm Pacific waters.
Jonesboro Couple to Bring Story of Community and Charity on NBC’s ‘The Wall’
A Jonesboro couple will test their luck on a 40-foot pegboard in front of a national television audience next week, bringing a deeply personal story of community and charity to a popular game show.
NEA Baptist Names New CEO as Former Moves to Lead Memphis Flagship Hospital
Officials say the shifts are part of a broader administrative reorganization across the Baptist Memorial health system.
ASU-Newport Medication Assistant Program Earns 100% Certification Exam Pass Rate
The overall pass rate includes both students taking the certification examination for the first time and those retaking the examination.
Parolee Facing Drug and Child Endangerment Charges After Jonesboro Welfare Check
A Jonesboro man on parole is facing felony drug and child endangerment charges after police said they found meth in his pocket and drug paraphernalia scattered throughout the home during a welfare check.
AGFC Approves Duck Hunt Draw System on St. Francis Sunken Lands
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Thursday morning approved a permit draw system for duck hunting within the St. Francis Sunken Lands Wildlife Management Area near Trumann.
Multiple Lanes on Highland Drive Closed Due to Wreck
Multiple lanes on Highland Drive have been closed due to a traffic accident.
Baptist Health Mobile Health Unit Offering Free Screenings in Jonesboro in September
The Baptist Health Mobile Health Unit has unveiled its late summer and early fall screening schedule, and it will be making a stop in Jonesboro.
