Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 2nd of August.
Good morning, Jonesboro.
🎭 Culture
Radio hosts Trey Stafford and Jim Frigo from 104.9 The Fox are finalists for the national Marconi Radio Awards in the Small Market Personality category.
Their award will be announced on Oct. 20 in New York City (highlighting decades of local service).
🎓 Education
NYITCOM at A-State held its annual White Coat Ceremony on Saturday at the Fowler Center to coat 121 future doctors, including 26 from Arkansas and local scholarship winners (the 11th class comes from 23 states) as part of its commitment to easing the regional doctor shortage.
Dr. Todd Shields and Dr. Calvin White have started their new roles at ASU, aiming to keep enrollment growth, research, and workforce projects on track.
They stressed clear communication and stability for faculty + staff as the fall semester begins.
Local school buses have been loaded with thousands of donated school supplies as volunteers and local organizations rallied at area Walmarts for the annual Stuff the Bus fundraiser.
The effort aims to help students start classes in ten days — ensuring they have the tools they need to succeed.
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