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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 State University College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) will open in Fall 2026, pending accreditation, giving students an...
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 County as an industry partner. With an investment of $500,000 to help its employees purchase homes in the county, Hybar...
Arkansas Farmers Face Significant Challenges This Season
This report from DDNS Reporter Shailey Wooldridge Keynote speaker, Arkansas Department of Agriculture secretary, Wes Wardaddresses water infrastructure, food insecurity and trade initiatives at the Agribusiness Conference. Photo by DDNS Reporter Shailey Wooldridge....
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 individuals posthumously. The ceremony honors those who have enriched the community, excelled at their fields, and...
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 spotlight extraordinary women who are making a difference in our community, but first, we need your nominations. Do you know...
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 Jan. 31 expressing concern that new tariffs levied against Canada, Mexico and China may inadvertently create financial...
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 programs this year is “African Americans and Labor: Celebrating our Achievements.” “My desire is to provide students with...
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 the most active commission in the nation (Arkansas) and the world’s largest Dr. Martin Luther King Junior parade in Las...
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 Luther King Jr. as part of the annual NEA Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebrations. The NEA Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day...
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 of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The Arkansas Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission is recognized as one of the...