New I-55 Bridge Named after Local Legends
TDOT and ARDOT name iconic bridge as King’s Crossing
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Sullivan Talks Library Funding, DEI at Town Hall
Story by DDNS Reporter Shailey Wooldridge State Sen. Dan Sullivan hosted a town hall on May 3 at the Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library. The conversation centered on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, emergency funding for severe weather victims, and library funding. Robert Steinbuch, professor of law at the William H. School of Law at the University of Arkansas Little Rock
Read moreRed Wolves for St. Jude Surpasses Goal
Story from DDNS Reporter Shailey Wooldridge Red Wolves for St. Jude, a philanthropic initiative organized and operated by students at Arkansas State University to support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, hosted the Scarlet Formal at the Woodard McAlister Family Club to celebrate the end of the fundraising year with dinner from Olive Garden, dancing and giveaways. At the end of
Read moreLake City Fire Fee Increase Discussed
Story by DDNS Reporter Shailey Wooldridge The Lake City Fire District has not had a fire fee increase since 1999, leading to financial strain. During a recent meeting, the fire district presented this to the Public service committee of the Craighead County Quorum Court to ask for revision to the rates to make them the same as other fire protection
Read moreA-State Media Students Win 60 Awards at State Conference
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Arkansas State University’s student media outlets from the School of Media and Journalism earned 60 awards at the Arkansas College Media Association’s annual spring conference and awards banquet. The Herald, A-State’s student newspaper, won 52 awards, including Website of the Year and honorable mention as Newspaper of the Year in the General Excellence categories. “This
Read moreSix 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 recognized during the Convocation of Scholars as the institution’s most outstanding graduates based on their record of leadership, scholarship, and citizenship. One of these students will be announced as the 2025 recipient of the university’s highest honor,
Read moreNortheast Arkansas Career and Technical Center celebrates 50 years
Story by DDNS Reporter Shailey Wooldridge The Northeast Arkansas Career and Technical Center (NEACTC) celebrated 50 years of opening doors for students on Friday, March 14. “It’s just nice that I’m able to contribute to the legacy of the place. So this is, this is most definitely a very special place in Northeast Arkansas,” Alex Ragsdale, special projects manager for
Read moreRyan Pannone Named A-State Men’s Head Baskebtall Coach
JONESBORO, Ark. (3/30/25) – Arkansas State Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics Jeff Purinton announced Sunday that Ryan Pannone, who has gained a reputation over the course of his 23-year career as one of the nation’s top offensive minds and player-development coaches, has been named the Red Wolves’ 18th all-time head men’s basketball coach. A 2025 selection to Silver Waves Media’s
Read moreJonesboro Mayor Harold Copenhaver Provides State of the City
Population and 2025 projects addressed during annual update.
Read moreCarole Farmer Appointed to ASU System Board of Trustees
Farmer to serve a 7-year term.
Read moreI-55 Bridge Replacement in Memphis to Start in 20206
Project to cost over $800 million.
Read moreA-State College of Veterinary Medicine to Open Fall 2026
120 students to be accepted in the first year.
Read moreHybar Steel Expands Footprint in Arkansas
$500,000 invested in workforce housing.
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