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Copenhaver addresses City Stars concerns
Story by DDNS Reporter Jerry Don Burton February 4, 2026 Jonesboro Mayor Harold Copenhaver. Jonesboro Mayor Harold Copenhaver addressed previous concerns and responded to new complaints about the City Stars booster club during the City Council meeting. Public and...
Jonesboro woman says father buried in wrong grave, raising oversight concerns
Story by DDNS Reporter Benjamin McDowell JONESBORO, Ark. — A Jonesboro woman told city leaders her father was buried in the wrong grave, raising concerns about oversight and recordkeeping at a municipal cemetery. During public comment, LaToya Yarber told Council...
Severe weather preparedness vital as Arkansas tornado season reaches peak
Story by DDNS Reporter Jerry Don Burton. April 6, 2026 A graphic depicts the vulnerability of tornadoes in each county in the United States. Areas of greater vulnerability largely concentrate in the southeastern portion of the U.S. GRAPHIC COURTESY OF ETHAN ROGERS...
Meet Robin Myers, the “calm, steady force” named to return as ASU system interim president.
Story by DDNS Reporter Jerry Don Burton January 25, 2026 Interim ASU System President Dr. Robin Myers. The Arkansas State University (ASU) System Board of Trustees named Robin Myers to return as interim president. Myers, who previously served as ASU system interim...
Craighead County Salary Administration Policy and Job Classifications Recently Considered
Story by DDNS Reporter Mia Young Members of the Craighead County Quorum Court meet. Photo by DDNS Reporter Mia Young. JONESBORO, Ark. – The Craighead County Quorum Court advanced two ordinances to their next readings to amend the county’s salary administration policy...
Hispanic Center Addresses Fear as Immigration Concerns Rise in Jonesboro
Story by DDNS Reporter Benjamin McDowell Staff members from the Hispanic Center pose outside their facility in Jonesboro, highlighting the organization’s role in supporting local families amid growing community concerns. Photo courtesy of The Hispanic Center via...
Glory 104.3 FM Prayer Breakfast: A Morning of Faith, Fellowship, and Vision
KLEK 102.5 FM is proud to support our sister station, Glory 104.3 FM, as they prepare to launch uplifting gospel programming in Northeast Arkansas. Join New Life Empowerment Development Centers Inc. for a special Prayer Breakfast on May 23, bringing pastors, leaders, and community members together for fellowship, vision, and focused prayer. Your attendance helps strengthen Glory 104.3 FM’s mission.
Valley View School Board celebrates service, theater success and technology upgrades
Story by DDNS Reporter Benjamin McDowell Members of the Valley View School Board, as well as Superintendent Roland Popejoy (second from right). Photo by Benjamin McDowell. JONESBORO, Ark. — The Valley View School Board honored longtime member Richard Rogers,...
Jonesboro Public Schools Launches Counselor’s Website
Story by DDNS Reporter Mia Young Courtesy of Jonesboro Public Schools Facebook Page JONESBORO, Ark. – Jonesboro Public Schools launched a new counselor website and approved additional compensation for teachers who teach more than 150 students per day and more during...
NEA Baptist Brings Awareness to Heart Health Through Heart Talk
Story by DDNS Reporter Benjamin McDowell Picture courtesy of Jacob Still. NEA Baptist hosts programs that promote heart-healthy behaviors through community screenings and educational programs that raise awareness of risk factors and promote healthy lifestyle choices....