Story by DDNS Reporter Jerry Don Burton February 4, 2026 Jonesboro Mayor Harold Copenhaver addressed previous concerns and responded to new complaints about the City
News
Jonesboro Public Schools Launches Counselor’s Website
The new website provides mental health resources for parents, students.
“The Thanksgiving Play” rounds out Fall Theatre performances
Story by DDNS Reporter Amelia Young JONESBORO, Ark.- The Arkansas State University Theater Department rounds out the Fall semester with a show with the perfect
West Memphis Three attorneys participate in panel discussion
The panel discussion was presented by the Arkansas State University Sociology and Criminology Association.
Government & Politics
Quorum court adopts transfer ordinance, hears hot check report, responds to poverty concerns
Story by DDNS Reporter Jerry Don Burton February 23, 2026 The Craighead County Quorum Court adopted an annual transfer ordinance, heard a hot check report
Hispanic Center Addresses Fear as Immigration Concerns Rise in Jonesboro
Story by DDNS Reporter Benjamin McDowell JONESBORO, Ark. — As immigration enforcement concerns grow in Jonesboro and across the country, leaders at the Hispanic Center
Business
Technology Summit Coming to Arkansas This Year
Story by Johnathan Reaves.
Legends BBQ a thriving figure of the NEA black community
Legends BBQ Smokehouse and Lounge, owned by Reginald and Ruthie Prunty, continues to exemplify resilience against discrimination
Hundreds attend Barnes & Noble grand opening
Bookstore returns to Jonesboro after closing in 2020.
Verb Bookstore & Café opens
Bookstore reopens after buying out Story Coffee House
Public Safety & Transportation
$3.5 Million in Federal Funding for Jonesboro Advances in U.S. Senate
Public Safety technology to benefit
New I-55 Bridge Named after Local Legends
TDOT and ARDOT name iconic bridge as King’s Crossing
Agriculture & Economy
Arkansas Farmers Face Significant Challenges This Season
This report from DDNS Reporter Shailey Wooldridge.
Food insecurity remains challenge for Food Bank of NEA
Food banks need donations of food and money during the holiday season.
Higher Education
Meet Robin Myers, the “calm, steady force” named to return as ASU system interim president.
Story by DDNS Reporter Jerry Don Burton January 25, 2026 The Arkansas State University (ASU) System Board of Trustees named Robin Myers to return as
ASU System Reports Preliminary Fall Total Enrollment Growth
Fall enrollment rose system-wide at almost 8%.
A-State, NYIT to Train More Doctors for Arkansas
Freshman to Physician pathway allows for early admission to medican school.
Six A-State Students Selected for Distinguished Service Awards
JONESBORO – Six outstanding students from Arkansas State University have been selected as Distinguished Service Award (DSA) winners for 2024-2025. The DSA recipients will be
Education: K-12 | Society
Valley View School Board celebrates service, theater success and technology upgrades
Story by DDNS Reporter Benjamin McDowell JONESBORO, Ark. — The Valley View School Board honored longtime member Richard Rogers, celebrated the success of the theater
Culture
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
A&E | Profiles
Jonesboro Convention Center to Host Four-Day Game Fest
NEA Game Fest returns to Jonesboro.
Journalism alumna hosts 2025 Greenfield Lecture
Rose Stuckey Kirk discussed her 35-year corporate career.
Environment & Lifestyle
Earth Day: A great time to review the natural state’s environmental practices, policies
Story by DDNS Reporter Jerry Don Burton April 16, 2026 From city-wide cleanups to research demonstrations, several organizations are gearing up to host events for
ASU Feminist Union to host women’s rights rally
Upcoming women’s rights rally will promote abortion amendment and abolishment of tax on menstrual products
Health & Wellness
NEA Baptist Brings Awareness to Heart Health Through Heart Talk
Community screenings and heart health education programs stressed by a local hospital. DDNS reporter Benjamin McDowell explains in this report.
NEA Divine Intervention hosts conference to fight stigma
Conference helps stop stigma associated with addiction
Sports & Recreation
Jonesboro Storm Past West Memphis in Senior Night Blowout
Story, photos, and video by DDNS Reporter Allie Carson. The Jonesboro Golden Hurricane beat the West Memphis Blue Devils 56-25 in their final regular season
NEA Friday Night Lights
A-State Red Wolves
Arkansas State football looking to go bowling
Story by DDNS Reporter Jared Burton Arkansas State’s football season started strong with a 42-24 win over SEMO at home to start the season at
Energy & Technology
Solar Panels Energize Brookland
Community solar power would lower electric bills
Religion & Op/Eds
CityYouth a destination for youth when school ends
Local ministry provides a variety programs for disadvantaged children
COLUMN: An International Student’s Choice — Is Studying Abroad Worth It?
The experience of studying abroad is worth more than the price of tuition.
Special Topics
Holidays
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
The 2nd annual “African-Americans and the Arts” planned for this weekend
Fisher Street Community in Action, a nonprofit organization, is hosting the event for Black History Month
Constitution Day celebrated by local public schools
Public schools arrange activities for Constitution Day
Local nonprofits and businesses offer free Thanksgiving meals
Many free Thanksgiving meals offered around town for community gathering
NEA looks forward to Hispanic Heritage Month festivities
Many Hispanic culture events planned for NEA
Trunk ‘r Treat event provides safe Halloween participation
Volunteers wore costumes and danced to a music-filled atmosphere as carloads of revelers received candies.
Halloweeners’ costume hunt amid pandemic
Like most businesses, Spirit Halloween made adjustments in the way it does business to compensate for the pandemic.
Christmas trees bring holiday fire hazards
Tips for fire prevention
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