October 2021 - Page 3 of 3

St. Bernards Launches 24/7 Behavioral Health Informational Call Center

Oct 6, 2021 Stan Morris 0

JONESBORO, Ark. (October 6, 2021) – St. Bernards Behavioral Health (SBBH) announced the launch of its new 24/7 Call Center on Wednesday, aimed at providing informational resources forbehavioral and mental health-related services and questions. The Call Center—staffed by licensed health professionals in confidential settings—will guide callers to available behavioral health resources. SBBH Assistant Vice President Kevin Byron made the announcement as part of National Depression and Mental Health Screening [read more…]

$5.2 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds Awarded to 44 Grant Recipients in Arkansas

Oct 5, 2021 Stan Morris 1

LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Department of Education’s Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), and Arkansas State University’s Childhood Services and its sponsored initiative, the Arkansas Out of School Network, have awarded $5.2 million in American Rescue Plan (ARP) ESSER III grant funding to 44 afterschool, summer, and extended-year [read more…]

Mayor announces low-cost dog adoptions this week

Oct 4, 2021 Stan Morris 0

The City of Jonesboro is offering low-cost pet adoptions this week thanks to a partnership with the Bissell Pet Foundation, Mayor Harold Copenhaver announced Monday. For $25, anyone wanting to adopt a puppy or older dog can do so for $25, which includes vaccinations, neuter or spaying, and microchipping. Typically [read more…]

Parole search leads to drug arrests in Trumann

Oct 1, 2021 Stan Morris 1

It started as a parole search but became a search warrant and a drug bust with four arrested Friday morning in Trumann. A parole search was conducted by ADC on Mildred Street. A search warrant was obtained by authorities afterward. Four people were arrested in the search. Names were not [read more…]

Five A-State Graduates to be Recognized with 2021 Emerging Young Alumni Awards

Oct 1, 2021 Stan Morris 0

JONESBORO — The latest recipients of the Emerging Young Alumni Award at Arkansas State University have been announced by the A-State Alumni Association and Student Philanthropy Council. This is the third year of the recognition program for Arkansas State’s young alumni. Individuals designated as Emerging Young Alumni are those who, [read more…]

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