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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...
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 on KLEK 102.5 FM, host LaGanzie Kale brought Angie Abaunza, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity in Jonesboro,...
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 Government Association (SGA) reflected on the work accomplished, including passing a resolution to create a committee for a...
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. Craig Johnson, assistant vice chancellor for auxiliary services and volunteer coordinator for the Thanksgiving dinner,...