LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas — With white coats draped over their shoulders and a pledge to serve, the inaugural class of the Lyon College School of Dental Medicine stepped into their calling Friday during the program’s first-ever white coat ceremony at Second Presbyterian Church in Little Rock. The ceremony marked a [read more…]
JONESBORO, AR — The City of Jonesboro invites residents, business owners, and community stakeholders to participate in Plan Jonesboro Design Week, taking place March 30 through April 2. The multi-day workshop marks the next major phase of the City’s comprehensive planning effort to guide growth over the next 30 years. [read more…]
CRAIGHEAD COUNTY, Ark. — A burn ban has been issued for Craighead County following a recent increase in fire activity and ongoing dry conditions, officials announced. According to county officials, 32 grass and brush fires have been dispatched in the past 10 days, prompting concern among fire districts and emergency [read more…]
JONESBORO, AR – New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State University (NYITCOM at A-State) enjoyed a 95 percent match rate and a 97 percent placement rate through the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP), the Jonesboro-based medical school announced Friday. “Match Day is our favorite day [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. (March 20, 2026) – St. Bernards Medical Center announced its participation in Goldfinch Health’s “Billion Pill Pledge” on Friday, the first hospital in Arkansas to launch a targeted pain management and opioid reduction program that supports patients throughout surgery. This program, made possible by Arkansas Opioid Recovery Partnership [read more…]
JONESBORO – Rrinaco will perform traditional bluegrass and a variety of acoustic music at the next KASU-FM Bluegrass Monday concert. The show will take place on Monday, March 23, at 7 p.m. at the Collins Theatre, located at 120 West Emerson St. in Paragould. Rrinaco is the “alter ego” of [read more…]
HELENA-WEST HELENA—An ongoing investigation into gun violence in the Helena-West Helena area has led to the arrests of seven individuals alleged to have illegally possessed, and in some cases used, firearms. Several of the defendants also face federal drug charges after today’s early-morning arrest operation that was led by the [read more…]
Attorney General Griffin Secures Conviction of Rector Woman for Medicaid Fraud Griffin: ‘Addressing Medicaid fraud in Arkansas remains a top priority, and my office will continue working to hold those who abuse the system accountable’ LITTLE ROCK – Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing the conviction of Jacqueline [read more…]
Statement from the Jonesboro Christmas Parade Planning Committee In 2024, when the previous leadership of the Jonesboro Christmas Parade stepped down, a citizen-led planning committee assumed responsibility for organizing the event with the support and cooperation of the City of Jonesboro. An initial meeting was held at City Hall in [read more…]
JONESBORO, AR – New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State University (NYITCOM at A-State) is now accepting applications for Project H.E.A.R.T., the college’s “mini-medical school” program for high school students which will be held in June in both Jonesboro and Arkadelphia. The Jonesboro session will [read more…]
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