Melanie Bednar
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Meeting held to discuss impact of medical marijuana law
Around 200 people attended the meeting at the Paragould Community Center. → Read More
Craighead County now an ACT work ready community
Now more than 3000 students and job seekers in the county have earned those certificates. → Read More
First male teacher at Alma Spikes hopes to inspire students
Alma Spikes Elementary in Pocahontas now has their first male elementary school teacher on staff. → Read More
City Youth Ministries adding new programs
City Youth Ministries is providing the children they serve even more learning and extra-curricular opportunities this year. → Read More
Group celebrates anniversary of Hoxie school integration
A group gathered the celebrate the 63rd anniversary of the Hoxie school integration on Saturday. → Read More
Police department hosts 'Shields for Shoes' event
Jonesboro police officers and members of the citizens police academy helped kids get ready to go back to school. → Read More
Downtown Playhouse renovations completed
The Downtown Playhouse in Pocahontas is entertaining a packed house now that building renovations are complete. → Read More
New sports facility opens in Pocahontas
A new sports facility is bringing visitors and more sales tax revenue to Pocahontas. → Read More
Store offers free school supplies in exchange for history facts
A Pocahontas business is offering free school supplies to kids who state a few historical facts about America. → Read More
School district requests millage increase to build new elementar
The Pocahontas School District is requesting a millage increase ahead of the 2018 school year. → Read More
Mayor urges residents to check water bills
The Corning mayor's office is urging residents to double check their water bills this month. → Read More
Lifeguards save swimmer at Jonesboro Pool Center
Three lifeguards are being called heroes after they saved a swimmer on Saturday. → Read More
CityYouth Ministries adds summer literacy program
CityYouth Ministries is a non-profit that's continuing to provide new opportunities for children in Jonesboro. → Read More
Hoxie: The First Stand museum in the works
A group gathered on the Arkansas State University campus on Wednesday in hopes of preserving part of civil rights history. → Read More
Jonesboro community participates in nationwide march
More than 100 community members and students gathered at Jonesboro High School for the Jonesboro March for Our Lives on Saturday. → Read More
Walnut Ridge store to close on Saturday
A beloved Walnut Ridge business will close its doors on Saturday. → Read More
Group educates about mass extinction
The Northeast Arkansas Master Naturalists sponsored a program to educate the public about mass extinctions on Sunday. → Read More
ADEM surveys damage in Clay County
Clay County Judge Mike Patterson said the county is working to repair the damage done after severe weather hit recently. → Read More
County hosts citizens arrest fundraiser
The new Lawrence County Jail is set to open soon. However, prisoners will not be the first ones to spend the night in jail. → Read More
Members of law enforcement sacrifice day off to protect school
Many Piggott Police officers and Clay County Sheriff's Deputies are spending some of their time off at school. → Read More