Nettleton Public Schools Celebrates Grand Opening of New Gymnasium
Leaders of the community and Nettleton Public School system gathered Tuesday to celebrate the grand opening of the district’s new Fox Meadow Gymnasium with a ribbon-cutting.
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Families’ interest in their kids’ education is falling around the globe as scores drop, test shows
Families’ interest in their kids’ education is falling in many high-income countries as school systems struggle with plunging test scores, according to newly released results from a standardized test taken by 15-year-olds around the world.
Jonesboro University Heights Lions Club Hear About Impact of Master Gardeners
Guest speaker Dale Clark, a local Master Gardener, highlighted various projects the organization takes on to beautify and support the region.
‘Treasure Hunt’ Mobile Office Coming to Jonesboro to Return $220K in Unclaimed Property
The mobile office will be set up at the Jonesboro Municipal Center Sept. 9 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The service is free.
Jonesboro D.A.R.E to Host Second Annual Golf Scramble in Late September
“The money that we do raise from this golf scramble, we will put it back into investing in our kids that we see throughout the year,” said D.A.R.E. officer Lynae Prater.
Stage, Too Venue in Jonesboro Announces September Show Lineup
The Foundation of Arts’ Stage, Too venue has announced several free events and shows scheduled throughout September.
Jonesboro Library to Be Closed on Labor Day
The library will resume regular hours on Tuesday, Sept. 8.
Nod if you’ve heard this: Bobblehead dolls are an American favorite
Any head can bobble – entertainers, athletes, politicians, animals, fictional characters, even your own if you get one personalized. Kitschy, kind of funny, kind of clever, ubiquitous as giveaways at places like baseball games, who doesn’t love a bobblehead? America most definitely does.
City of Jonesboro Named 2026 Government Recycler of the Year
The award was presented Sept. 1 during the Arkansas Recycling Coalition’s 2026 Conference and Trade Show in Hot Springs.
Jonesboro University Heights Lions Club to Display Flags for Labor Day
U.S. flags will be displayed during the day at numerous Jonesboro businesses and office next Monday in recognition of Labor Day.