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...
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....
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...