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Extension Welcomes New Cotton and Peanut Agronomist
From the time he was a child on his parents’ cattle ranch, Zachary Treadway knew he wanted a life in agriculture. As the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture’s newest agronomist, he’ll have the opportunity to further pursue that dream, working with producers throughout the Arkansas Delta and beyond.
Natural State gets $40M for infrastructure projects, including I-49 extension
ARKANSAS, USA — On June 26, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced that Arkansas would be receiving $40 million for three projects in the state, including two in 5COUNTRY. The money is part of $1.8 billion in nationwide awards from the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity, or...
Single Parent Scholarship Fund awards 27 scholarships
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – June 27, 2024 – The Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund (ASPSF) congratulates its Summer 2024 scholarship recipients. Thanks to the support of local donors and state funding, ASPSF awarded scholarships to 27 single parents pursuing associate degrees, bachelor’s degrees, and skilled-trade certificates. The single parents were honored at a picnic awards ceremony at Craighead Forest Park in Jonesboro. Children, family, and friends were also in attendance.
Kids beat the heat with indoor snowball fight
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - A homemade treat and fake snow made for a fun activity in the air conditioning. The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library hosted the Beat the Heat event for tweens on Tuesday, June 25. Children and parents gathered for DIY ice cream making and an indoor snowball fight.
TA Express and KFC Cut Ribbon
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow) – June 26, 2024 – The new TA Express and KFC held its ribbon cutting event Tuesday. With over 16,000 square feet, owner Surinda Sra says TA Express provides truck parking, a cozy trucker lounge, tasty food, refreshing drinks, and now a KFC right in the same building.
Arkansas State spring Chancellor’s, Dean’s Lists announced
JONESBORO, Arkansas — Arkansas State University has recognized the students who were named to the Chancellor’s and Dean’s Lists for the spring 2024 semester. The lists recognize undergraduate students who achieved the highest grade point averages while completing a minimum of 12 credit hours of study. The...
Congressman Crawford encourages farmers to adopt technology to boost competitiveness
JONESBORO, Arkansas — First District Congressman Rick Crawford of Jonesboro called on farmers and producers to embrace innovation and technology after a Lonoke County farmer gave a presentation Tuesday to the House Ag Committee, of which Crawford is a member. Crawford said the nation needs technology that is readily...
University of Arkansas awarded $750K grant from NASA for satellite communications project
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — NASA has awarded a $750,000 grant to a University of Arkansas project focused on enhancing high-data-rate communications between satellites and Earth, particularly for deep space missions. Morgan Ware, an associate professor in the university’s Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, will serve as the lead...
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