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Craighead County Salary Administration Policy and Job Classifications Recently Considered

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Story by DDNS Reporter Mia Young JONESBORO, Ark. – The Craighead County Quorum Court advanced two ordinances to their next readings to amend the county’s salary administration policy and job classifications in the County Judge’s Office during its meeting on April 13. During old business, the court held the second reading of an ordinance amending the county’s salary administration policy

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Hispanic Center Addresses Fear as Immigration Concerns Rise in Jonesboro

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Story by DDNS Reporter Benjamin McDowell JONESBORO, Ark. — As immigration enforcement concerns grow in Jonesboro and across the country, leaders at the Hispanic Center say fear keeps some families from going to school, seeking medical care or accessing basic services. Immigration enforcement policies and increased activity by Immigration and Customs Enforcement have created uncertainty for many immigrant families, including

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Sullivan Talks Library Funding, DEI at Town Hall

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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

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

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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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