SOCIETY & LIFESTYLE

  • Applications Open for Hemingway-Pfeiffer Writer-In-Residence Program
    Program runs in June, 2025.
  • ASU Feminist Union to host women’s rights rally
    Upcoming women’s rights rally will promote abortion amendment and abolishment of tax on menstrual products
  • Walmart donates to food pantry on ASU campus
    The ASU food pantry and Walmart team up to provide more to campus community
  • VIDEO: National Loving Day
    Interracial couples celebrate freedom on national holiday Delta Digital News Service June 12, 2021 By Rangsiya Faihin | Staff Photographer JONESBORO, Ark. – Every June 12th is the anniversary of national ‘Loving Day’. The day recognizes the interracial relationship of Mildred, a woman of black and Native American ancestry and Richard Loving, a white man
  • Bikers show up for 3rd annual Ride Against Trafficking
    Bikers show up to show support
  • Rani’s Run for Refugees makes a difference
    Marathon-minded student runs to provide aid for refugees
  • Patriot Day Ride Commemorates 9/11 Anniversary
    Harley-Davidson Jonesboro hosts bikers from all over the state
  • The Greensborough Village provides high end luxury living
    The Greensborough Village constructions site includes commercial and residential development.
  • Veterans’ Village nears completion
    The village includes nine units which can hold up to 20 people.
  • Veterans Village Plans for the Future
    By Chloe Short Delta Digital News Service JONESBORO — The Veterans Village coming to Jonesboro features major plans. More than 5,000 veterans live in Craighead County and around 200 of those veterans are reported as living below poverty level. The Veterans Village plans to help homeless veterans get back on their feet. The Beck Pride
  • Nonprofits play pivotal role in helping homeless
    Lacking government resources create an increasing need for nonprofit help
  • Couple Makes Best of Tough Situation
    By Jessica Ladd Delta Digital News Service JONESBORO — In America, 553,000 people experienced homelessness in 2018. Of those, 2,712 lived in Arkansas. The homelessness issue in America continues to rise due to a lack of housing options for those with a low income. Without housing options, people face eviction, instability and homelessness. Low-income households
  • Free Food Transfer Hub for the Homeless
    by Yu Bai Delta Digital News Service JONESBORO — About 48,000 homeless people live in Arkansas: 8.5% of them are veterans and 20% of them have a serious mental illness. People who suffer homelessness are also struggling with a serious problem: hunger. Many factors are contributing to this problem. Homeless people in the age group