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artwork done in black, white and greyscale of a man in a suit jacket
January 19, 2026
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Delta National Small Prints Exhibition (DNSPE), hosted by Bradbury Art Museum. DNSPE was launched in 1996 by the late Evan Lindquist, a professor and master engraver who served as the head of the...
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade
January 19, 2026
Members of the Arkansas State University and northeast Arkansas community gathered on Monday morning, Jan. 19, to celebrate the life and legacy of Civil Rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who would have turned 92 years old this month.
Dr. Robert D. Engelken
January 19, 2026
Dr. Robert D. Engelken of Jonesboro served on the engineering faculty for 33 years, from 1982 until retirement in 2015.
Monroe Crossing from L to R: Matt Thompson, Mark Anderson, Lisa Fuglie, Graham Sones and Derek Johnson
January 16, 2026
Monroe Crossing will perform a concert of bluegrass music at 7 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 26, at the Collins Theatre, 120 West Emerson St. in Paragould. The concert is part of the KASU’s Bluegrass Monday concert series, presented by KASU 91.9 FM.
Past MLK Jr. Day program
January 15, 2026
Celebrations to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will be held at Arkansas State University and throughout the Jonesboro community in the days surrounding the holiday.
logo for accelerator academy
January 15, 2026
Twenty professionals from counties across Northeast Arkansas have been selected to be part of the first class of the NEA Regional Leadership Accelerator Academy.
Logo for Arkansas Delta Byways
January 14, 2026
The 24th annual Arkansas Delta Byways Awards will be held on Friday, Feb. 6, at Cooper Alumni Center, located at 2600 Alumni Blvd., on the campus of Arkansas State University.
Logo for the Great A-State Media Fest
January 12, 2026
Area high school students interested in a future in creative media are encouraged to participate in the upcoming competition hosted by Arkansas State University’s School of Media and Journalism.
individuals stand for photo after ceremony
January 9, 2026
The eighth annual Living Legends Awards will be presented Saturday, Feb. 28, at Arkansas State University. This awards event began in 2019 and over the past several years, more than 30 individuals have been honored.
ASWEC logo
January 9, 2026
The 28th annual Arkansas Soil and Water Education Conference is set for Wednesday, Jan. 14, in the Reng Student Union auditorium at Arkansas State University.