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Griffin MBA student at A-State earns prestigious PMP® certification
Maliha Razvi Ali, a Master of Business Administration student in the Neil Griffin College of Business at Arkansas State University, has achieved a major milestone in her academic and professional journey.
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New Brookland intermediate school ‘starting to take shape,’ on track for 2026 opening
Construction on Brookland Public School’s new intermediate school is moving forward, with its opening date looking to be on track.
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2 additional people arrested in connection with downtown Jonesboro fight
Two more people have been arrested in connection with a fight in downtown Jonesboro that occurred earlier this month.
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A-State announces plans for baseball ‘Player Development Center’ facility
The Arkansas State Athletics Department announced Friday that plans are proceeding with the construction of a proposed 40,000 square-foot baseball Player Development Center that will overlook right field at Tomlinson Stadium and Slayton Family Field.
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Native Brew Works to host 4th annual Friendsgiving benefitting Food Bank of NEA
Native Brew Works' fourth annual Friendsgiving benefitting the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas is set for November.
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Part of Main Street to be temporarily closed for Homecoming event
A part of Main Street will be temporarily closed Friday, Oct. 24, for Meet Me on Main: Homecoming Edition.
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Boo in the Boro canceled, MYAC joining JPD’s Trunk or Treat event
The Mayor’s Youth Advancement Council announced this week that its annual "Boo in the Boro" event is canceled, with the MYAC now working with the Jonesboro Police Department in its Trunk or Treat Block Party.
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DHS warning of possible delay, disruption in SNAP benefits if shutdown continues
Arkansans enrolled in SNAP should prepare for a possible delay or disruption in their November benefits if the federal government shutdown continues, the Arkansas Department of Human Services said.
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Jonesboro man facing multiple charges following apartment complex shooting
A Jonesboro man faces multiple charges after police linked him to a shooting earlier this month that court documents say escalated from an attempt to intimidate a witness.
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New development coming to downtown Jonesboro
A new outdoor recreation space is coming to downtown Jonesboro, developers Ted and Amanda Herget with Math Investments announced Thursday.
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A-State men’s basketball announces upcoming Thanksgiving Clinic
Arkansas State men’s basketball head coach Ryan Pannone announced details for the Thanksgiving Clinic on Thursday, with the event set to take place on Nov. 25 inside First National Bank Arena.
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KASU to launch art exhibit on Civil Rights Trail sites, host art talk
KASU 91.9 FM, the public media service of Arkansas State University, is presenting “We Shall Overcome,” a photo exhibit honoring the history of Civil Rights Trail sites through the lens of renowned photographer Art Meripol.
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A-State unveils 2025 Homecoming Court
Arkansas State University has announced its 2025 Homecoming Court.
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Proposed Nettleton Public Schools millage increase discussed at special meeting
Community members and school officials met on Tuesday to discuss the proposed millage increase for Nettleton Public Schools.
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$500K bond given to Jonesboro man accused of raping own children multiple times
A Jonesboro man is being held on a $500,000 cash/surety bond after police said he raped his own children on multiple occasions.
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Fourth arrest made in connection to downtown Jonesboro fight
A fourth person has been arrested in connection with a fight in downtown Jonesboro earlier this month.
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Lit’l Bita Christmas scheduled for second weekend in November
Get ready for some holiday shopping at the 39th annual Lit'l Bita Christmas, hosted by the Arkansas State University Red Wolves Foundation, and scheduled for the second weekend in November.
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A-State head volleyball coach Brian Gerwig receives contract extension
A-State's head volleyball coach will have his contract extended to July 2029, A-State Athletics announced Wednesday.
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A-State women’s basketball to host charity exhibition against Henderson State
The Arkansas State Athletics Department announced that its women’s basketball team will host a charity exhibition game against Henderson State at the end of the month.
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Task force recommends Washington Avenue location for E-911 Center
Members of the Capital Bond Task Force unanimously decided their pick for the location of the new E-911/Real Time Crime Center
