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Martin Luther King Junior Day Events Slated for Sunday, Monday
JONESBORO – Several events will take place around Jonesboro and the Arkansas State University campus to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin...
Arkansas Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Commission to be Honored in Las Vegas
Officials with the Arkansas Martin Luther King Junior Commission will celebrate the King Holiday in both Las Vegas and Arkansas, honoring the legacy...
Habitat for Humanity’s Mission to Empower ALICE Populations: A Beacon of Hope in Northeast Arkansas
A WINTHROP ROCKEFELLER FOUNDATION/KLEK COLLABORATION Jonesboro, Arkansas – December 19, 2024 - In an engaging installment of Community Conversations...
Future Housing Scholarships at Arkansas State Being Explored By Student Government Association
Story by DDNS Reporters Shailey Wooldridge and Jerry Burton Photo by Jerry Don Burton, DDNS In its final meeting of the semester, the Student...
Arkansas State Hosts Annual Thanksgiving Dinner
Story and photos by DDNS Reporter Jerry Burton Arkansas State University held the annual Thanksgiving dinner in the Acansa Dining Hall Wednesday....
Arkansas State ROTC to Induct Three into Hall of Heroes
JONESBORO – The Department of Military Science at Arkansas State University will induct three new members into the ROTC Hall of Heroes at the 28th...
KLEK 102.5 F.M. Engages Dr. Brookshield Laurent in a Discussion on Health and Financial Challenges in ALICE Populations
A WINTHROP ROCKEFELLER FOUNDATION/KLEK COLLABORATION Jonesboro, AR – KLEK 102.5 FM, October 30, 2024 – In a recent Community Conversations episode,...
New Arkansas State University website coming in 2025
Arkansas State University is in the process of creating the next Astate.edu website which is set to launch summer 2025. Todd Clark, chief marketing...
Construction underway on new Wynne High School
Story by DDNS Reporter Jerry Burton Construction has begun on a new high school in the Wynne School District, more than a yearafter an EF-3 tornado...
ASU Trustees Approve $30.6 Million Bond Issue to Finance New A-State Veterinary School Facility
LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees today in a special meeting approved a $30.6 million bond issue to finance...
Arkansas State Red Wolves Bowl-Eligible after Georgia State Win
Photos and story courtesy of Cooper Melder and Tristan Harlen/ASU-TV Red Wolf Roundtable The Arkansas State Red Wolves secured bowl eligibility for...
Celebrate the Men Who Inspire Us: Nominate for KLEK’s Inaugural Men’s Appreciation Month!
Updated 10/9/24 KLEK is excited to announce our inaugural Men's Appreciation Month, taking place this November! Just as we honored the amazing women...
Kwanzaa CommUNITY Awards 2024 Nominations Extended to Oct. 25
Updated 10/9/24 Get ready to celebrate the incredible work being done in our community at the 2nd Annual KLEK Kwanzaa CommUNITY Awards! This...
ASU-Newport Awarded $200K ITAC Planning Grant for Training Program
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$3.5 Million in Federal Funding for Jonesboro Advances in U.S. Senate
Courtesty of the City of Jonesboro/Johnathan Reaves, Delta Digital News ServiceThe U.S. Senate has advanced legislation out of the Senate...
New football teams coming to NEA
Two recently formed semi-pro football teams to represent NEA in the Triumph Football League Delta Digital News Service Monday, July 29, 2024...
ALICE in Northeast Arkansas: A Deep Dive into Community Efforts and the Role of North Jonesboro Community Development Corporation
NJCDC in Northeast Arkansas advocates for marginalized communities, focusing on healthcare education and supporting the ALICE population.
ALICE Populations in Northeast Arkansas Face Mental Health Struggles Amid Financial Hardships
A WINTHROP ROCKEFELLER FOUNDATION/KLEK COLLABORATION Jonesboro, AR - May 22, 2024 - In a significant community conversation this morning on 102.5...
Legends BBQ a thriving figure of the NEA black community
Legends BBQ Smokehouse and Lounge, owned by Reginald and Ruthie Prunty, continues to exemplify resilience against discrimination Delta Digital News...
NEA celebrates local diversity with cultural expo
The NEA Cultural Expo, arranged by Research Solutions, hosts inaugural event Delta Digital News Service Thursday, May 23, 2024 By Avery Jones |...
CityYouth a destination for youth when school ends
Local ministry provides a variety programs for disadvantaged children Delta Digital News Service Thursday, May 2, 2024 By Amelia Young | Contributor...
NEA Baptist Urgent Care Plus opens imaging center
Outpatient imaging center provides computed tomography scans, magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasound, X-ray and lab testing in an urgent care...
Mental health: where the gym comes in handy
Delta Digital News Service Monday, May 1, 2024 By Brayden Morse | Contributor JONESBORO, Ark–Beyond the weights and treadmills lies a place not just...
Mama 2 Mama, a local nonprofit organization and podcast, provides free diapers and shelter to needy mothers
Organization provides shelter for mother Delta Digital News Service Wednesday, May 1, 2024 By Avery Jones | Editor JONESBORO, Ark. – Mama 2 Mama, a...
Medicaid unwinding affects over 13,000 Jonesboro residents
Over 13,000 Jonesboro residents lost coverage Delta Digital News Service Wednesday, May 1, 2024 By Brayden Morse | Contributor JONESBORO, Ark. –...
Brent Floating Farms aims to “revolutionize agriculture”
Brent Floating Farms, a local agricultural initiative started by a husband-and-wife duo, is the beginning of a dream to discover more sustainable...
Paragould School District seeks bond restructure vote
Delta Digital News Service Monday, April 29, 2024 By Shelby Russom | Contributor PARAGOULD, ARK – Paragould School District is seeking approval for...
Craighead County Deputy PAO releases annual report on Hot Check Program
JP Barbara Weinstock (District 5) announces retirement after 27 years Delta Digital News Service Brayden Morse | Contributor Monday, April 29, 2024...
Local resident proposes alternative method of growing food
David Corbett, who is highly experienced in permaculture, is looking for people to help start a permaculture farm Delta Digital News Service...
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