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A-State and Jonesboro: Bridging the Gap Between Campus and Community
Story by DDNS Reporter Benjamin McDowell Pedestrians walk through downtown Jonesboro beneath a “Welcome to Downtown Jonesboro” banner, highlighting the connection between Arkansas State University and the local community. Photo courtesy of Arkansas State University....
Students Provide Help, Seek Outlets
by Benjamin McDowellDelta Digital News Service Pedestrians walk through downtown Jonesboro beneath a “Welcome to Downtown Jonesboro” banner, highlighting the connection between Arkansas State University and the local community. Photo courtesy of Arkansas State...
Local Hospital Navigates Rising Costs, Growing Demand
Story by DDNS Reporter Benjamin McDowell St. Bernard’s health care physician Dr. Christina Carl (right) performs a heart and lung auscultation for a patient during a routine wellness exam in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Photo courtesy of St. Bernard’s. JONESBORO, Ark. — As...
Food insecurity rises in northeast Arkansas as costs climb
Story by DDNS reporter Benjamin McDowell Photo courtesy of the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas As grocery prices climb and paychecks fall short, more Northeast Arkansas families are waiting in food bank lines to make ends meet. Food insecurity is rising in northeast...
A-State Museum more than just a museum
Story by DDNS Reporter Mia Young Photo courtesy of Arkansas State University. JONESBORO, Ark. – The Arkansas State University Museum is not only a place where people can see parts of history, but also an educational resource for teachers, professors and students. Many...
Partnership between A-State, Nettleton Schools engages junior high students
Story by DDNS Reporter Mia Young Nettleton BRIDGE program students presenting and watching their final video projects about Nelson Mandela and Zodwa Dlamini. Photo by Mia Young. JONESBORO, Ark.- The Nettleton BRIDGE program introduces middle school students at...
Earth Day: A great time to review the natural state’s environmental practices, policies
Story by DDNS Reporter Jerry Don Burton April 16, 2026 From city-wide cleanups to research demonstrations, several organizations are gearing up to host events for Earth Day in Arkansas. Earth Day, held on April 22 every year since 1970, is a global event observed to...
Nettleton School Board discuss educational rice program, effective AI usage
Photos and Story from DDNS Reporter Jerry Don Burton March 18, 2026 Bar graph depicts U.S. rice production (red) and harvested area (green) from the years 1985 to 2024. Rice production increased by nearly 1 million acres between 2023 and 2024. Courtesy of the United...
Pollution Control and Ecology Commission adopts new business plan for Used Tire Program
Story by DDNS Reporter Jerry Don Burton March 1, 2026 Loads of tires sit on trailers at the Davis Rubber Company facility in east Little Rock in December 2022. The Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission (PC&EC) adopted a new business plan for the District 4...
Quorum court adopts transfer ordinance, hears hot check report, responds to poverty concerns
Story by DDNS Reporter Jerry Don Burton February 23, 2026 Craighead County Judge Marvin Day (center) explains one of the large ticket items on the annual transfer ordinance to District 4 Justice of the Peace Linda Allison (second from left). The item concerned a $2.5...