Craighead County

ASU System Announces 2026 Welch Presidential Scholars

LITTLE ROCK – Five graduates of Arkansas State University System two-year institutions have been selected as 2026 Charles L. Welch Presidential Scholars. The Presidential Scholars program was created in 2024 to honor the legacy of Welch, president emeritus of the ASU System, for his nearly 13 years of service. The [read more…]

Craighead County

KASU to Host 69th Birthday Party and Giving Event 

JONESBORO – KASU 91.9 FM, the public media service of Arkansas State University, is celebrating its 69th birthday with two fundraising events. KASU signed on the air on Friday, May 17, 1957, and is the oldest National Public Radio (NPR) member station in Arkansas, as well as the oldest non-commercial public radio station. One can join the KASU team from 5 – 8 p.m. on [read more…]