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Arkansas Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Commission to be Honored in Las Vegas

Officials with the Arkansas Martin Luther King Junior Commission will celebrate the King Holiday in both Las Vegas and Arkansas, honoring the legacy of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  The Arkansas Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission is recognized as one of the most active commissions in the nation. In recognition of the service of the Arkansas Commission, an

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Future Housing Scholarships at Arkansas State Being Explored By Student Government Association

Story by DDNS Reporters Shailey Wooldridge and Jerry Burton In its final meeting of the semester, the Student Government Association (SGA) reflected on the work accomplished, including passing a resolution to create a committee for a housing scholarship at the Nov. 20, meeting Micayla McGowen, SGA president and a senior marketing major from East End, Arkansas, said she is very

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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 vice chancellor for auxiliary services and volunteer coordinator for the Thanksgiving dinner, said the event provides for faculty, staff and students alike. “For faculty, this gives them interactions outside of the classroom or outside of

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ASU Trustees Approve $30.6 Million Bond Issue to Finance New A-State Veterinary School Facility

LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees today in a special meeting approved a $30.6 million bond issue to finance construction for the new College of Veterinary Medicine at the A-State campus in Jonesboro. Design and construction of the College of Veterinary Medicine facility is estimated at $33.2 million. The university plans to finance the building

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Ridgefield Christian Academy’s Evan Ellenburg featured for DDNS

By Garrett Finnicum for Delta Digital News Service Garrett: Hello everyone, my name is Garrett Finnicum. Today, we take you behind the scenes with Evan Ellenburg, a senior standout from Ridgefield Christian and a true “Warrior” on the basketball court. With his sights set on playing at the college level, Evan’s journey is about more than just stats. It’s a

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Women’s Business Leadership Center Adds Director of Student Engagement and Leadership

JONESBORO – The Women’s Business Leadership Center (WBLC) at Arkansas State University strives to positively impact the lives and futures of young women on campus. The center, founded in 2016, provides many opportunities for ladies attending the university including mentoring, scholarships, internships and other educational opportunities.   “This year has been one of rapid growth and change,” said Dr. Patricia Quinn

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