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A-State Men’s Basketball Signs Royal Smith
JONESBORO, Ark. (5/7/25) – Arkansas State men's basketball head coach Ryan Pannone announced Wednesday the signing of high school standout Royal...
Red Wolves for St. Jude Surpasses Goal
Story from DDNS Reporter Shailey Wooldridge Members of Red Wolves for St. Judge who attended the Scarlet Formal pose with a check of the amount...
Lake City Fire Fee Increase Discussed
Story by DDNS Reporter Shailey Wooldridge Lake City Fire Chief Hunter Timms presents during a recent Craighead County Quorum Court meeting. Photo by...
A-State Media Students Win 60 Awards at State Conference
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Arkansas State University’s student media outlets from the School of Media and Journalism earned 60 awards at the Arkansas...
Six A-State Students Selected for Distinguished Service Awards
Courtesy of Arkansas State University JONESBORO – Six outstanding students from Arkansas State University have been selected as Distinguished...
Northeast Arkansas Career and Technical Center celebrates 50 years
Story by DDNS Reporter Shailey Wooldridge Photo courtesy of the Northeast Arkansas Career and Technical Center The Northeast Arkansas Career and...
Ryan Pannone Named A-State Men’s Head Baskebtall Coach
Ryan Pannone, Photo courtesy of the University of Alabama JONESBORO, Ark. (3/30/25) – Arkansas State Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics...
Jonesboro Mayor Harold Copenhaver Provides State of the City
Story by DDNS Reporter Shailey Wooldridge. Jonesboro Mayor Harold Copenhaver. During the annual meeting, Jonesboro Mayor Harold Copenhaver addressed...
Carole Farmer Appointed to ASU System Board of Trustees
Carole Farmer, ASU System Board of Trustees. Image courtesy of the ASU System. LITTLE ROCK — Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has appointed Carole Farmer...
I-55 Bridge Replacement in Memphis to Start in 20206
Images courtesy of Adobe Stock Memphis, Tennessee – The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has selected Kiewit Infrastructure South Co....
A-State College of Veterinary Medicine to Open Fall 2026
Rendering of the forthcoming College of Veterinary Medicine at Arkansas State University. Story by DDNS Reporter Shailey Wooldridge. The Arkansas...
Hybar Steel Expands Footprint in Arkansas
MISSISSIPPI COUNTY, Ark. (March 11, 2024) – Hybar Steel has joined the “Work Here. Live Here.” (WHLH) housing incentive program in Mississippi...
Arkansas Farmers Face Significant Challenges This Season
This report from DDNS Reporter Shailey Wooldridge Keynote speaker, Arkansas Department of Agriculture secretary, Wes Wardaddresses water...
Living Legends Awards to Honor Seven Individuals
JONESBORO — The seventh annual Living Legends Awards will be held at Arkansas State University to honor five new recipients as well as honor two...
Celebrate Women’s History Month 2025: Nominate an Inspiring Woman Today!
In honor of Women’s History Month, KLEK 102.5 FM is celebrating inspirational women throughout March—and we need your help! Every day, we will...
Farm Bureau Concerned Over Tariffs
Press release courtesy of the American Farm Bureauphoto credit: AFBF Photo, Mike Tomko The American Farm Bureau sent President Donald Trump a letter...
A-State to Present Black History Month Programs through February
JONESBORO – Several events will occur on the Arkansas State University campus throughout February to mark Black History Month. The theme for the...
Technology Summit Coming to Arkansas This Year
The Arkansas Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Commission partners with the Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Commission in Nevada. This partnership bridges...
Martin Luther King Junior Day Events Slated for Sunday, Monday
JONESBORO – Several events will take place around Jonesboro and the Arkansas State University campus to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin...
Arkansas Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Commission to be Honored in Las Vegas
Officials with the Arkansas Martin Luther King Junior Commission will celebrate the King Holiday in both Las Vegas and Arkansas, honoring the legacy...
Habitat for Humanity’s Mission to Empower ALICE Populations: A Beacon of Hope in Northeast Arkansas
A WINTHROP ROCKEFELLER FOUNDATION/KLEK COLLABORATION Jonesboro, Arkansas – December 19, 2024 - In an engaging installment of Community Conversations...
Future Housing Scholarships at Arkansas State Being Explored By Student Government Association
Story by DDNS Reporters Shailey Wooldridge and Jerry Burton Photo by Jerry Don Burton, DDNS In its final meeting of the semester, the Student...
Arkansas State Hosts Annual Thanksgiving Dinner
Story and photos by DDNS Reporter Jerry Burton Arkansas State University held the annual Thanksgiving dinner in the Acansa Dining Hall Wednesday....
Arkansas State ROTC to Induct Three into Hall of Heroes
JONESBORO – The Department of Military Science at Arkansas State University will induct three new members into the ROTC Hall of Heroes at the 28th...
KLEK 102.5 F.M. Engages Dr. Brookshield Laurent in a Discussion on Health and Financial Challenges in ALICE Populations
A WINTHROP ROCKEFELLER FOUNDATION/KLEK COLLABORATION Jonesboro, AR – KLEK 102.5 FM, October 30, 2024 – In a recent Community Conversations episode,...
New Arkansas State University website coming in 2025
Arkansas State University is in the process of creating the next Astate.edu website which is set to launch summer 2025. Todd Clark, chief marketing...
Construction underway on new Wynne High School
Story by DDNS Reporter Jerry Burton Construction has begun on a new high school in the Wynne School District, more than a yearafter an EF-3 tornado...
ASU Trustees Approve $30.6 Million Bond Issue to Finance New A-State Veterinary School Facility
LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees today in a special meeting approved a $30.6 million bond issue to finance...
Arkansas State Red Wolves Bowl-Eligible after Georgia State Win
Photos and story courtesy of Cooper Melder and Tristan Harlen/ASU-TV Red Wolf Roundtable The Arkansas State Red Wolves secured bowl eligibility for...
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