Craighead County

Work Underway on Clock Tower of Dean B. Ellis Library at A-State

JONESBORO – Thirty-two years ago, Dean B. Ellis Library, with its iconic clock tower, was added to the landscape of Arkansas State University. Over the years, maintenance work has been needed to update the structure. Starting on Tuesday, May 12, renovations began on the clock tower, particularly focused on the [read more…]

Lawrence County

Lewis Completes Degree After 53 Years

WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. – Ken Lewis crossed the stage and grasped his diploma at Williams Baptist University commencement exercises Saturday, May 9. In doing so, he concluded a 53-year journey. Lewis, a Walnut Ridge native who currently lives at Eaton, first enrolled at what was then Southern Baptist College in [read more…]

Craighead County

A-State Partners with Kalmer Solutions; Launches Student-Led Cybersecurity Center

JONESBORO — Arkansas State University has announced a new partnership with Kalmer Solutions to establish a student-led Security Operations Center (SOC), providing students with hands-on cybersecurity experience while strengthening the university’s digital infrastructure. Set to launch in fall 2026, the Red Wolf SOC will be housed within A-State’s Information Technology [read more…]

Craighead County

AState Students Compete in National Student Advertising Competition 

JONESBORO – Several students at Arkansas State University recently traveled to Dallas to compete in the National Student Advertising Competition (NSAC), gaining real-world experience beyond the classroom while presenting their campaigns to the National Football League (NFL). Organized by the American Advertising Federation, NSAC allows students to develop and present professional-level [read more…]