Author Archives: Avery Jones

Local 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

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Women 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

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Autism Community Fest makes debut

Ag for Autism connects community resources to autism community Delta Digital News Service Oct. 8, 2023 By Avery Jones | Editor JONESBORO, Ark. – On Saturday, July 22, Ag for Autism held its first Autism Community Fest from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Central Baptist Church. The purpose of the event was to connect families with service providers and

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Clogging Team preserves American Folk Tradition

Dancers share the love of folk dance through community events, workshops and festivals Delta Digital News Service Oct. 8, 2023 By Avery Jones | Editor JONESBORO, Ark. – The Crowley Ridge Cloggers have began an 8-week cycle of beginner classes for people interested in the dance stye. The first held last month is just the first in an 8-week session

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