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Story by DDNS Reporter Jerry Don Burton April 16, 2026 From city-wide cleanups to research demonstrations, several organizations are gearing up to host events for Earth Day in Arkansas. Earth Day, held on April 22 every year since 1970, is a global event observed to spread awareness and support for environmental issues and practices. Melissa Dooley, director of the Arkansas
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Story by DDNS Reporter Jerry Don Burton March 1, 2026 The Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission (PC&EC) adopted a new business plan for the District 4 Used Tire Program (UTP-4), increasing reimbursement rates to $4.84 per tire in Southeast Arkansas. Bailey Taylor, chief environment administrator for the Arkansas Division of Environmental Quality, presented the UTP-4 business plan at the
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Story by DDNS Reporter Benjamin McDowell JONESBORO, Ark. — A Jonesboro woman told city leaders her father was buried in the wrong grave, raising concerns about oversight and recordkeeping at a municipal cemetery. During public comment, LaToya Yarber told Council members her father was buried in the wrong grave at Oakland Cemetery and must now be exhumed and reburied. “How
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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
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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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Story by DDNS Reporter Benjamin McDowell JONESBORO, Ark. — The Valley View School Board honored longtime member Richard Rogers, celebrated the success of the theater program, and approved major technology purchases during its recent meeting. The board recognized the Valley View theater program, which took its one-act play Eurydice to competition in Russellville and earned a score of 97 out
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The new website provides mental health resources for parents, students.
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Community screenings and heart health education programs stressed by a local hospital. DDNS reporter Benjamin McDowell explains in this report.
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Jonesboro Mayor Harold Copenhaver addressed the state of Jonesboro, while still facing criticism over the finances of City Stars. DDNS reporter Mia Young reports.
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Food banks need donations of food and money during the holiday season.
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The panel discussion was presented by the Arkansas State University Sociology and Criminology Association.
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This is a partnership between Arkansas State University and the NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine.
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Rose Stuckey Kirk discussed her 35-year corporate career.
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