Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 19th of October.
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🏘️ Community
The benefit rodeo returns as a family-friendly event organized by Northeast Alzheimer’s Alliance, drawing hundreds of riders and spectators to compete in barrel racing, flags, and pole bending Saturday at the Arkansas State University Equine Center in Jonesboro.
Entry fees and a silent auction will support Alzheimer’s research scholarships.
🎓 Education
A celebration for the new CREST Center took place Friday on the A State campus in Jonesboro amid windy & rainy weather as construction continues.
The event marked an important milestone in the center’s progress.
AGFC and AEDC have opened applications for over $690K in conservation education grants to help schools fund outdoor classrooms and conservation projects, with money raised from local hunting and fishing fines.
Teachers and administrators must apply by Nov. 12.
🏈 Sports
On Saturday, A-State volleyball won 3-0 over Georgia Southern at Hanner Fieldhouse, marking its best conference start since 2016 — players recorded 54 kills with strong efforts from Collum, Whitlock, and Madigan.
The team will next face Southern Miss on Oct. 22-23 and play Troy in Jonesboro on Oct. 30-31.
Arkansas State baseball held its fall scrimmage Sunday afternoon — coaches evaluated players and refined strategies ahead of the season.
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