ASU hosts robotics competition for middle schoolers
The A-State mechanical engineering department held a robotics competition for middle school students in EAST program
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Microschools all the new rave
Along with others across the nation, families in Arkansas have become interested in a more independent approach to their children’s education Delta Digital News Service Friday, Dec. 1, 2023 By Avery Jones | Editor Microschooling is a growing trend in education. According to The Reform Alliance, a nonprofit in Arkansas concerned with connecting families with education options, microschooling is comparable
Read moreConstitution Day celebrated by local public schools
Local public schools arrange activities for Constitution Day to teach students about the role of the Constitution in the development of the U.S. Delta Digital News Service Friday, Dec. 1, 2023 By Avery Jones | Editor JONESBORO, Ark. – Constitution Day was on Sept. 17. The holiday celebrates the adoption of the U.S. Constitution. The day is especially important for
Read moreLocal emergency services in need of Spanish speakers
Large local Spanish-speaking population requires that emergency services utilize translators Delta Digital News Service Friday, Dec. 1, 2023 By Avery Jones | Editor Emergency services, such as police departments, fire departments, and ambulances, often require foreign language resources at hand if they need to help someone who speaks little to no English. Bilingual employees can be highly valuable as a result. In
Read moreWalmart donates to food pantry on ASU campus
The ASU food pantry and Walmart team up to provide more to campus community Delta Digital News Service Friday, Dec. 1, 2023 By Avery Jones | Editor Recently, the Jonesboro Walmart on Highland has been donating to the food pantry on the Arkansas State University Jonesboro campus. The partnership was arranged by Every Child Is Ours, a nonprofit organization headquartered in Tuckerman.
Read moreNEA Divine Intervention hosts conference to fight stigma
Conference helps stop stigma associated with addiction
Read moreWomen pastors hearken call to serve
Female pastors continue to thrive despite being uncommon in the NEA area Delta Digital News Service Friday, Dec. 1, 2023 By Avery Jones | Editor JONESBORO, Ark. – On June 14, the Southern Baptist Convention voted against allowing female pastors in churches associated with the convention during their annual meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana, according to a press release from
Read moreLocal nonprofits and businesses offer free Thanksgiving meals
Many free Thanksgiving meals offered around town for community gathering Delta Digital News Service Friday, December 1, 2023 By Avery Jones | Editor JONESBORO, Ark. — This Thanksgiving, some local small businesses and nonprofit organizations offered free community Thanksgiving meals open to all in Jonesboro. These events are hosted for the homeless, those without family, those without the money for
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