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NEARK Helped by Recent Grads
by Ali LaraDelta Digital News ServiceJONESBORO, Ark. — The College of Education & Behavioral Sciences’ interconnection with the Northeast Arkansas community benefits education majors, NEA school districts and Arkansas State University.Makenzi Davis graduated in...
Aggie Market Helps Feed NEARK
by Levi CollinsDelta Digital News Service JONESBORO — The Arkansas State University Aggie Market is doing more than selling locally processed meat. The market to many students and community members provides a visible connection between A-State and the larger city....
A-State Ties Into NEARK Community
(left) Arkansas State University Chancellor Todd Shields and Jonesboro Mayor Harold Copenhaver shake hands during the 2025 Paint the Town Red block party, held in downtown Jonesboro. Cody Slater, vice president of chamber programs, said the event emphasized the...
Partnership Engages Jr. High Students
by Mia YoungDelta Digital News Service 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...
City Trolleys Offer Free Transportation to A-State Students
Story by DDNS Reporter Kinley Rainwater Photo courtesy of the City of Jonesboro The City of Jonesboro’s new GoJo Transportation system provides a convenient service to Arkansas State University students, offering free, campus-wide transportation. However, limited...
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...