Philip Tew Receives $70,000 Grant from Arkansas Biosciences Institute
JONESBORO — Dr. Philip Tew, associate professor of finance and director of the Scarlet to Black financial literacy program at Arkansas State University, has received […]
Craighead County
Over 87-percent of COVID patients at NEA Baptist are unvaccinated
Along with most of the state, NEA has seen an increase in COVID positive patients over the past few weeks, health care providers report. On […]
Methodist Family Health Counseling Clinics Now Offer Child Parent Psychotherapy in Jonesboro, Batesville
Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) is counseling for young children (birth to age 5) and their parents or caregivers, which supports family strengths and relationships by helping families heal and grow after experiencing stressful incidents while respecting their values and culture.
POSTPONED: COVID Recovery and Resiliency Workshop in North Little Rock
JONESBORO – Organizers have postponed a workshop planned for this week due to an increase in COVID-19 cases; a new date will be announced as […]
Blue & You Foundation Makes Endowment Grant to Social Work Program at A-State
LITTLE ROCK – The Blue & You Foundation for a Healthier Arkansas announced $5.29 million in grants for behavioral health programs in Arkansas, including $530,000 […]
Jonesboro shooting suspect killed after stand-off with Mississippi authorities
A shooting suspect is dead after a stand-off with out-of-state authorities that ended in the man firing at officers and them returning fire, according to […]
Early Friday shooting leaves one injured; one in custody
Jonesboro Police were investigating an early morning shooting that left one male injured Friday. A suspect is in custody, authorities said. Around 1:40 a.m., a […]
Disgraced teacher, coach arrested for illegal underage images
A teacher and coach who resigned from the Jonesboro School District in 2020 was arrested Thursday morning in Jonesboro. JPD Officers with the Internet Crimes […]
St. Bernards Receives Ninth Consecutive ‘Best Places to Work in Arkansas’ Award
JONESBORO, Ark. – St. Bernards Medical Center announced Tuesday it had received its ninth consecutive Best Places to Work in Arkansas award, honoring the state’s […]
Aerial mosquito spraying planned for Jonesboro
More relief from mosquito season is coming this week with the city announcing aerial spraying, Mayor Harold Copenhaver said Wednesday. Aerial spraying will be done […]