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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...
Kwanzaa CommUNITY Awards 2024 Nominations Extended to Oct. 25
Updated 10/9/24 Get ready to celebrate the incredible work being done in our community at the 2nd Annual KLEK Kwanzaa CommUNITY Awards! This...
ASU-Newport Awarded $200K ITAC Planning Grant for Training Program
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$3.5 Million in Federal Funding for Jonesboro Advances in U.S. Senate
Courtesty of the City of Jonesboro/Johnathan Reaves, Delta Digital News ServiceThe U.S. Senate has advanced legislation out of the Senate...
New football teams coming to NEA
Two recently formed semi-pro football teams to represent NEA in the Triumph Football League Delta Digital News Service Monday, July 29, 2024...
ALICE in Northeast Arkansas: A Deep Dive into Community Efforts and the Role of North Jonesboro Community Development Corporation
NJCDC in Northeast Arkansas advocates for marginalized communities, focusing on healthcare education and supporting the ALICE population.
ALICE Populations in Northeast Arkansas Face Mental Health Struggles Amid Financial Hardships
A WINTHROP ROCKEFELLER FOUNDATION/KLEK COLLABORATION Jonesboro, AR - May 22, 2024 - In a significant community conversation this morning on 102.5...
Legends BBQ a thriving figure of the NEA black community
Legends BBQ Smokehouse and Lounge, owned by Reginald and Ruthie Prunty, continues to exemplify resilience against discrimination Delta Digital News...
NEA celebrates local diversity with cultural expo
The NEA Cultural Expo, arranged by Research Solutions, hosts inaugural event Delta Digital News Service Thursday, May 23, 2024 By Avery Jones |...
CityYouth a destination for youth when school ends
Local ministry provides a variety programs for disadvantaged children Delta Digital News Service Thursday, May 2, 2024 By Amelia Young | Contributor...
NEA Baptist Urgent Care Plus opens imaging center
Outpatient imaging center provides computed tomography scans, magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasound, X-ray and lab testing in an urgent care...
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