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Story by DDNS Reporter Mia Young JONESBORO, Ark. – The Arkansas State University Museum is not only a place where people can see parts of history, but also an educational resource for teachers, professors and students. Many students spend four or more years at A-State without visiting the museum, missing a valuable interactive educational experience that could help them better
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JONESBORO — The seventh annual Living Legends Awards will be held at Arkansas State University to honor five new recipients as well as honor two individuals posthumously. The ceremony honors those who have enriched the community, excelled at their fields, and inspired younger generations. This year, honorees include the following: Dr. Jenifer Rice-Mason retired from A-State in 2020 after serving
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JONESBORO – Several events will occur on the Arkansas State University campus throughout February to mark Black History Month. The theme for the programs this year is “African Americans and Labor: Celebrating our Achievements.” “My desire is to provide students with an opportunity to be empowered by the legacy of those who have come before them, connect with one another to
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Story by Johnathan Reaves.
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JONESBORO – Several events will take place around Jonesboro and the Arkansas State University campus to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as part of the annual NEA Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebrations. The NEA Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade Committee will host a youth program kickoff at 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19,
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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
Read moreStory 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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Located at the end of Disciple Drive.
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Legends BBQ Smokehouse and Lounge, owned by Reginald and Ruthie Prunty, continues to exemplify resilience against discrimination
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The NEA Cultural Expo, arranged by Research Solutions, hosts inaugural event
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Fisher Street Community in Action, a nonprofit organization, is hosting the event for Black History Month
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Jonesboro Chinese Baptist Church holds annual Chinese New Year celebration.
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New Year begins Saturday, February 10
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