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Suspect Arrested After Shots Fired at Cars, Residence Saturday in Jonesboro

JONESBORO, Ark. — A suspect is in custody after authorities investigated a shots fired incident over the weekend in Jonesboro. The incident report states that it happened between 11:00 p.m. and 11:28 p.m. at the 1500 block of French Street in Jonesboro. Officer Logan Mason with the Jonesboro Police Department [read more…]

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ASU System Board of Trustees Hears Report of 8.7% Fall Semester Enrollment Growth 

WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. — Arkansas State University System institutions reported strong fall enrollment growth of 8.7% after overcoming early challenges with federal financial aid applications, interim president Dr. Robin Myers told the Board of Trustees today. “Six of our seven campuses had an overall enrollment increase, and Henderson impressively outperformed [read more…]

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St. Bernards Medical Center Earns Arkansas’ First ‘Pediatric Ready’ Status for Emergency Departments

JONESBORO, Ark. — St. Bernards Medical Center has earned Arkansas’ first “Pediatric Ready” status for emergency care provided at non-pediatric hospitals, achieving “Gold Tier Recognition” from the Arkansas Department of Health. St. Bernards Medical Center’s Emergency Department (ED) applied for and received the designation this summer through the Arkansas Emergency [read more…]