Monthly Archives: November 2016

Program Combats Dyslexia

by Kirsten May Courtesy of A-State Department of Media JONESBORO — City Youth Ministries is a non-profit organization that helps children in the community improve their academic achievement through a number of programs and events. And they’ve recently added to those programs. Kirsten May explains how they plan to improve student literacy. City Youth Ministries Executive Director Denise Snider said

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Buy Asian Groceries Without the Trip

by Myful Al Sarah Delta Digital News Service JONESBORO – Traveling far to buy authentic Asian groceries ends, as new grocery stores in town are at your convenience. Asian Food Market opened officially Nov. 1. Arkansas State college of business graduate Qiufang Lin started her own business to help citizens who like Asian foods. Now they don’t need to spend

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Growth Brings Jobs, Citizens

by Austin Hyslip Courtesy of A-State Department of Media The town of Jonesboro is growing at an exponential rate. Big retail companies are moving in as well as new developments being built. Newk’s Eatery owner Wade Quinn said he has noticed the growth. “Jonesboro is growing and they’re not a small town anymore, so with that comes opportunities,” he said.

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