Partnership Engages Jr. High Students
Nettleton BRIDGE program brings junior high students to A-State’s School of Media & Journalism
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Students Provide Help, Seek Outlets
Jonesboro services increase demand for Arkansas State students, graduates
Read moreLocal Hospital Navigates Rising Costs, Growing Demand
Story by DDNS Reporter Benjamin McDowell JONESBORO, Ark. — As St. Bernard’s Health Care approaches its 126th anniversary on July 5, leaders say the oganization is balancing a legacy of community care with the growing challenges of modern health care. St. Bernard’s has been in medicine for 125 years, evolving alongside the social service industry rather than the city, economy,
Read moreFood insecurity rises in northeast Arkansas as costs climb
Story by DDNS reporter Benjamin McDowell As grocery prices climb and paychecks fall short, more Northeast Arkansas families are waiting in food bank lines to make ends meet. Food insecurity is rising in northeast Arkansas as inflation drives up the cost of groceries, gas and housing, putting increased pressure on local food banks. The Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas secures
Read moreNettleton School Board discuss educational rice program, effective AI usage
Photos and Story from DDNS Reporter Jerry Don Burton March 18, 2026 The Nettleton School Board heard presentations on an initiative to educate students about rice and effective AI use in classrooms at its monthly meeting. Rice in Schools Pilot Initiative Leslee Tell, farm-to-school coordinator for the United States Department of Agriculture, addressed the board at the meeting Tuesday, March
Read moreQuorum court adopts transfer ordinance, hears hot check report, responds to poverty concerns
Story by DDNS Reporter Jerry Don Burton February 23, 2026 The Craighead County Quorum Court adopted an annual transfer ordinance, heard a hot check report and responded to a public comment regarding rising poverty. Annual transfer appropriation ordinance The annual transfer appropriation ordinance, adopted unanimously at the Tuesday, Feb. 23, Craighead County Quorum Court meeting, appropriated funds from special revenue
Read moreCopenhaver addresses City Stars concerns
Story by DDNS Reporter Jerry Don Burton February 4, 2026 Jonesboro Mayor Harold Copenhaver addressed previous concerns and responded to new complaints about the City Stars booster club during the City Council meeting. Public and council interest in City Stars remained high at the Tuesday, Feb. 3 city council meeting. Discussion began with Copenhaver’s response to Public Facilities Board Chairman
Read moreSevere weather preparedness vital as Arkansas tornado season reaches peak
Story by DDNS Reporter Jerry Don Burton. April 6, 2026 Severe weather preparedness remains vital as Arkansas enters the peak of tornado season. Kory Ward, fire chief for Wynne, Arkansas, said those who don’t take severe weather seriously are making a bad move. “There’s people that think, ‘oh it’ll never hit here,’ and it’s been very true to hit here
Read moreCraighead County Salary Administration Policy and Job Classifications Recently Considered
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
Read moreHispanic Center Addresses Fear as Immigration Concerns Rise in Jonesboro
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
Read moreNEA Baptist Brings Awareness to Heart Health Through Heart Talk
Community screenings and heart health education programs stressed by a local hospital. DDNS reporter Benjamin McDowell explains in this report.
Read moreJonesboro Mayor Gives State of City, Hears Criticism over City Stars
Jonesboro Mayor Harold Copenhaver addressed the state of Jonesboro, while still facing criticism over the finances of City Stars. DDNS reporter Mia Young reports.
Read moreJonesboro Storm Past West Memphis in Senior Night Blowout
Story, photos, and video by DDNS Reporter Allie Carson. The Jonesboro Golden Hurricane beat the West Memphis Blue Devils 56-25 in their final regular season game to secure a playoff spot. The Blue Devils didn’t win a single game their entire season, on a 13-game losing streak stemming all the way back to the end of last season while the
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