Arkansas State University News

Arkansas' two largest university systems are considering proposals to opt out of a new state law allowing faculty and staff to carry concealed handguns on campus.

A law approved in the just-completed legislative session allows higher education institutions to decide whether to allow the weapons.

Lake Village is located in the state's Delta Region , approximately 125 miles southeast of Little Rock and 85 miles southeast of Pine Bluff.

Home BancShares Inc. in Conway has named Davy Carter executive vice president. Carter formerly served as division president for Centennial Bank in Cabot and he remains a member of the Centennial Bank Board in Cabot.

Students in the practical nursing program at Arkansas State University-Searcy, a technical campus of ASU-Beebe, participated in the annual Arkansas Licensed Practical Nurse Association convention in Batesville, April 11-12.ASU-Searcy winners were Gail Adkins of Searcy placed first in pharmacology; Terri Walton of Cabot won first place in nutrition; ... (more)

In the heart of Memphis In May barbecue season, we're bold to suggest you travel beyond the bounds of the greater Memphis area to get elbow-deep in a plate of ribs.

Arkansas State University is warning Bill Halter that it owns the trademark to the "Arkansas Promise Scholarship" and says the Democrat needs to stop using a similar phrase in his campaign for governor.

Arkansas State University is warning Democratic gubernatorial candidate Bill Halter that it owns the trademark to the "Arkansas Promise Scholarship" and is threatening to "take steps to protect the mark" if Halter continues to use the "Arkansas Promise" term.

Louis Intres, a history instructor at Arkansas State University and Sultana scholar, said a documentary crew will film the artifacts from the upcoming Sultana exhibit at the Crittenden County Museum in Earle on June 3 for a future episode of its popular "Mysteries At The Museum" show.

Scholarships totaling more than $21,0000 were recently awarded to local health care students by the Conway Regional Health Foundation.

United Way of Madison County today announced the hiring of Wendy Kirk as its new President and Chief Executive Officer.

JONESBORO, AR - A self defense class took place Friday afternoon on a Region 8 high school campus.

JONESBORO, AR - The 8th annual Senior Challenge Awards event happened in the Military Sciences Building on the campus of Arkansas State University on Thursday.

The next set of biodiesel refineries will probably continue to be in rural America, but they might be part of livestock operations.

By: Cadet Colonel Kristina McReynoldsBeebe AFJROTC hosted their Annual Awards ceremony on April 18, 2013 at 6:30 pm at the Student Center on the campus of Arkansas State University - " Beebe.

A former North Platte student with a strong background in athletics is lined up to take over at Madison Middle School.

Organizers haven't set a date yet but the restoration of the Johnny Cash home in Dyess is on track to open in 2014.

After living in Hawaii for six years, my family moved to Pensacola, FL in 2006. I started another high school in another new place.

Only students majoring in journalism and mass communication are eligible. Membership is by invitation only by one of the society's 94 campus chapters and is based solely on scholarship and character.

The Baxter Bulletin honors the top 10 students graduating from Norfork High School in 2013.