Sanders Announces Jonesboro, Paragould as Arkansas’ Capital for a Day
Jonesboro will be Arkansas’ Capital for a Day, followed by Paragould, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced.
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NYITCOM’s SHARE Program Provides Unique Research Opportunities for NEA Students
As Jayson Smith approached his sophomore year at Nettleton High School, he knew he wanted to pursue a career in medicine, but he didn’t really know where to start.
Marked Tree Animal Rescue to Host Spay and Neuter Clinic in Bono
Several options are offered for both cats and dogs, including surgeries, vaccines, and testing.
Jonesboro Police Chief Honored for Lifesaving Act
The Jonesboro Police Department’s (JPD) chief was honored during Tuesday’s city council meeting for saving a resident’s life.
St. Bernards Celebrates Reopening of Remodeled and Expanded Gift Shop
“It’s just a labor of love. The volunteers have worked so hard in order to expand,” said Pat Farmer, manager of St. Bernards’ Volunteer Services. “We’re just excited to have a place that people want to come to.”
New Sensory-Friendly Tommy’s Room Opens in Paragould
For lead trainer Macie Headley, Tommy’s Room represents much more than another service, it tells the story of how her family’s journey inspired a mission to serve others.
Jonesboro City Council Hears Update on Progress of NEA Children’s Museum
The museum will feature numerous exhibits, including weather, agriculture, the human body, and more, as well as a low-sensory area.
Gene-edited beagles may offer a future option for people with dog allergies
Matt Walker couldn’t pet a dog without sneezing — until he and other scientists used a gene editing technique to produce a hypoallergenic beagle named Bailey.
Jonesboro Library to Host Red Cross Blood Drive
Each donor will receive a $20 Amazon gift card via email.
Fishing closures are becoming routine as record heat warms rivers in the US West
Trout need cool water to survive, but record heat this summer has driven water temperatures to lethal levels for fish. Wildlife officials are banning fishing during certain hours on rivers and streams across the U.S. West, following an exceptionally dry winter and amid widespread drought.