Police Department Offers Transparency Despite Tensions
The Trumann Police Department is fighting to make sure people know they are not out to ruin lives.
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The Trumann Police Department is fighting to make sure people know they are not out to ruin lives.
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by Austin Hayslip Courtesy of A-State Department of Media JONESBORO — “Downtown is a very happening place to be in during the holidays,” Downtown Jonesboro Association Executive Director Hailey Knight said. The holidays in downtown Jonesboro have always been full of activities. This year, Knight said they’re adding more to the holiday experience in downtown. “This year in addition to
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by Austin Hayslip Courtesy of A-State Department of Media JONESBORO — “It’s a challenge. It’s a big challenge driving a school bus,” school bus driver Barney Totten said. The most precious cargo you could ever transport. Fifty anxious kids sitting on the bus with their friends, waiting for their stop; the bus driver with one mission on his mind —
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by Austin Hayslip Courtesy of A-State Department of Media JONESBORO — “I think that we do use it in every single class, except for P.E.,” Samuel Creekmore said. Instead of flipping the pages of a book, kids are scrolling to the next page on iPads. And that could be affecting their eyesight. “More and more I’m seeing earlier and earlier
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by Kirsten May Courtesy of A-State Department of Media Arkansas voters passed an amendment to the Arkansas Constitution that will lengthen term limits for elected county officials from two years to four years. As Kirsten May explains, people in those positions think this will help them be more effective. JONESBORO — Now even though the new term limits won’t go
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by Kirsten May Courtesy of A-State Department of Media JONESBORO — City Youth Ministries is a non-profit organization that helps children in the community improve their academic achievement through a number of programs and events. And they’ve recently added to those programs. Kirsten May explains how they plan to improve student literacy. City Youth Ministries Executive Director Denise Snider said
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550,000 square feet, over 150 beds — all taken care of by 14 guys.
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by Austin Hyslip Courtesy of A-State Department of Media The town of Jonesboro is growing at an exponential rate. Big retail companies are moving in as well as new developments being built. Newk’s Eatery owner Wade Quinn said he has noticed the growth. “Jonesboro is growing and they’re not a small town anymore, so with that comes opportunities,” he said.
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“A few of them said, ‘No, I wouldn’t be a clown if my life depended on it, because I don’t want to get shot or arrested.”
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by Christopher Lee Delta Digital News Service JONESBORO – A new entry in the long-running shooter franchise, “Battlefield 1” drops players into the boots of soldiers in the Great War. People cower in fear as titans take to the field to decide who will be victorious by Christmas. The conflict will be bloody but only one can be the winner.
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by Kirsten May Courtesy of A-State Department of Media JONESBORO — Arkansas voters will see five issues on their ballot this year, including two different proposals about medical marijuana. ASU TV’s Kirsten May reports on differences in the proposals and how they might affect the state election. Issue 6 is the Medical Marijuana Amendment. Issue 7 is the Medical Cannabis
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by Austin Hayslip Courtesy of A-State Department of Media After a year working with Habitat for Humanity, Jonesboro High School students are getting their hands dirty. ASU TV’s Austin Hayslip reports. “I loved it, I love the whole idea of working with your classmates to work for a common goal, and that being building a house for a Jonesboro citizen,”
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Growing number of Jonesboro cyclists but still no designated bike lanes
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