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DHS hosts Medicaid work requirement meeting
4+ hour, 3+ min ago (542+ words) DHS Director of Medical Services Elizabeth Pitman (from left), Division of County Operations Director Mary Franklin and Communications official Jason Pederson talk Wednesday after a meeting on work requirements for the ARHome program. Officials plan to host several meetings in…...
A-State recognizes graduates during two ceremonies on May 9
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (421+ words) JONESBORO " Arkansas State University welcomed a new class of alumni as they honored the class of 2026 during two commencement ceremonies held on campus today. The ceremonies took place at 10 a. m. and 2 p. m. at First National Bank Arena. Approximately 2, 565 degrees from eight university…...
Man arrested, faces firearms charge | Jonesboro Sun
1+ week, 1+ day ago (372+ words) JONESBORO " A $75, 000 bond was set Wednesday for a Mississippi County man arrested after DTF agents found two weapons during an arrest earlier this month, according to authorities." Cykice Deshawn Stewart, 23, of Blytheville, was arrested on suspicion of possession of firearms…...
Legislature approves tax cut bills, adjourns
1+ week, 1+ day ago (253+ words) The Arkansas legislature on Wednesday approved a tax cut proposal that would lower rates for both individuals and corporations." LITTLE ROCK " A special session to cut individual and corporate income tax rates in the state of Arkansas concluded Wednesday as…...
Jo Ann Nalley to receive Honorary Doctoral Degree from Arkansas State University
1+ week, 2+ day ago (342+ words) JONESBORO " Arkansas State University will confer the honorary Doctor of Public Service degree upon Jo Ann Nalley of Jonesboro, one of A-State's longest-serving and most dedicated staff members, during the Spring Commencement ceremony. The recognition is scheduled during the 10 a. m. ceremony…...
Senate, House approve tax cut bills
1+ week, 2+ day ago (916+ words) A Senate committee on Monday approved SB1, which would cut income taxes for individuals and corporations in the state. LITTLE ROCK " The Arkansas House and Senate on Tuesday voted to approve a key tax cut proposal from Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders....
Education | Jonesboro Sun
1+ week, 2+ day ago (623+ words) LAWRENCE & RANDOLPH COUNTIES " The Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce and the Randolph County Chamber of Commerce are proud to jointly announce the recipients of the 2026 Ag Appreciation Expo Scholarships, awarded to outstanding students pursuing futures connected to agriculture and rural…...
Gov. Sanders calls special session to cut taxes
2+ week, 4+ hour ago (270+ words) The Arkansas legislature will be meeting May 4 in a special session to discuss a proposal to cut individual and corporate income taxes in the state. LITTLE ROCK " Lawmakers will be meeting early next week at the state Capitol to discuss…...
Ferrosource building new metal processing facility in Osceola
2+ week, 4+ hour ago (404+ words) OSCEOLA " A New York-based steel processing company is almost done with construction of a new facility in Osceola, with officials said the project will help the region. According to a media release, Ferrosource is building the facility on the Big…...
Former First Ladies Barbara Pryor and Gay White celebrate historic $1 million donation
2+ week, 6+ day ago (266+ words) paxtonmedia. com LITTLE ROCK " Tuesday, the Arkansas TV Foundation, formerly Arkansas PBS Foundation, announced a transformative gift from an anonymous donor that will provide $1 million per year for the next three years to go toward the PBS Dues Fund. We…...