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....
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...