All the latest news about Northeast Arkansas.
by - September 24, 2024 1:24 pm
The impacts Hurricane Francine will have on the row crop farmers in the Delta after barreling through the state last week are still be tabulated, but its clear that a…
by - September 23, 2024 9:39 am
United Methodist Behavioral Hospital Jonesboro LLC made the most significant residential and commercial property transfer in Craighead County from Aug. 15 to Sept. 15, according to the Craighead County Assessor’s…
by - September 23, 2024 9:30 am
Arkansas Heritage recently recognized recipients of Small Museum and Arkansas Heritage grants at its headquarters in Little Rock. These grant programs provide awards to Arkansas’ small history museums, historical societies,…
by - September 23, 2024 9:22 am
Black River Technical College had a surge enrollment in terms of actual students and an increase in the in the number of credit hours taken. Jason Smith, vice president of…
by - September 19, 2024 3:36 pm
The Arkansas State University Board of Trustees on Thursday (Sept. 19) in a special meeting approved nearly $48 million in capital projects at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, including a…
by - September 19, 2024 3:31 pm
The Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame is seeking nominations from the public for its next class of inductees. The nomination deadline is Nov. 1. The Agriculture Hall of Fame recognizes…
by - September 17, 2024 3:44 pm
A number of civic organizations and a developer will collaborate to build more than 100 houses in Newport. Thousands of commuters come to the city each day to work and…
by - September 17, 2024 8:07 am
A $200,000 grant that will provide targeted intervention for women and minorities in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) at Arkansas State University has been awarded by the U.S. Department…
by - September 16, 2024 5:30 pm
Beatles at the Ridge, one of Northeast Arkansas’ signature festivals is slated for Saturday (Sept. 21) in Walnut Ridge. Live music, food and vendors, children’s attractions, a car show, and…
by - September 12, 2024 1:59 pm
Lyon College has received a $1.953 million Title III Strengthening Institutions grant from the U.S. Department of Education to launch the Thriving Scot Program. The five-year initiative aims to support…
by - September 12, 2024 1:52 pm
The Arkansas Delta Women’s Leadership Academy (ADWLA) had a successful first year of the program, with 25 participants in its inaugural class and now nominations are being sought for the…
by - September 11, 2024 3:54 pm
Arkansas State University recently named its 2024 recipients of the Emerging Young Alumni (EYA) Award. The A-State Alumni Association and Student Philanthropy Council selected Garrett Barnes, Zachary J. Brogdon, Meridith…
by - September 11, 2024 12:26 pm
Financial viability for some farmers is becoming an increasing concern for agriculture stakeholders and public officials as the harvest season draws near, according to Arkansas Secretary of Agriculture Wes Ward….
by - September 10, 2024 8:16 pm
Hurricane Francine is projected to make landfall sometime Wednesday (Sept. 11) in Texas and Louisiana before it barrels north into Arkansas. The National Weather Service is projecting the storm will bring high winds…
by - September 10, 2024 11:00 am
The Kays Foundation has endowed $534,000 to the new College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) at Arkansas State University. “The Kays Foundation has supported A-State for over a century. One of…
by - September 10, 2024 10:54 am
Food insecurity has increased this year and the Arkansas Foodbank is asking residents to take action in response to the alarming increase in food insecurity across the state. The U.S….
by - September 9, 2024 10:52 am
State Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Jonesboro, and his Democratic opponent, Erika Askeland, traded sharp barbs during a contentious debate Friday (Sept. 6) at the NEA Political Animals meeting in Jonesboro. The…
by - September 9, 2024 10:41 am
Arkansas State University System institutions reported an overall 8.7% fall enrollment increase, interim president Dr. Robin Myers recently told the Board of Trustees. “Six of our seven campuses had an…
by - September 5, 2024 6:13 pm
Arkansas State University fall enrollment ballooned by 12% from last year to an all-time record of 16,687 students, Chancellor Todd Shields said. There was a 14.5% increase in first-year, on-campus…
by - September 5, 2024 11:00 am
Gen 4 Jets, a luxury private jet charter company, will locate operations at the Newport Municipal Airport, according to the Newport Economic Development Commission. The company is expected to generate…
