Johnathan Reaves

Spotlight on the Arts-Pierce Pettis Concerts at Arts@311

Johnathan Reaves — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:55:45 +0000

Singer-songwriter Pierce Pettis is performing two concerts Saturday night in Jonesboro. This "songwriter's songwriter" has recorded 10 albums of songs that include "You Move Me" which was recorded by Garth Brooks. Pettis will appear in concert Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at TheArts@311 on South Church in Jonesboro, just south of the intersection of Huntington and Church. He will present a second set of songs at 9:00 pm with seating preference given to those who weren't able to get seats for the earlier set.

Jonesboro's new city hall

Johnathan Reaves — Fri, 17 May 2013 12:59:51 +0000

City employees are in a new city hall, located at an old bank building at 300 South Church Street in Jonesboro. The new location is described as being a "one-stop" shop for Jonesboro citizens. In November, the city's engineering, planning, and inspection will also come to the new city hall. KASU's Johnathan Reaves visited the new building and has this report.

Tornado Safety

Johnathan Reaves — Fri, 17 May 2013 12:03:35 +0000

After 16 tornadoes pounded parts of Texas, killing six and injuring more, meteorologists are reminding the public about how fast tornadoes can spawn out of thunderstorms. KASU's Johnathan Reaves talks with Cory Chaskelson with the National Weather Service in Memphis about tornadoes.

Spotlight on the Arts-The Arts@311 hosts Arkansas Premiere of film about Levon Helm

Johnathan Reaves — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:04:50 +0000

The Arts@311 presents an Arkansas Premiere of "Ain't In It For My Health: A Film about Levon Helm". KASU's Marty Scarbrough has more in this Spotlight on the Arts feature.

Spotlight On The Arts-Imagining Geronimo: An Apache Icon in Popular Culture

Johnathan Reaves — Wed, 15 May 2013 09:26:19 +0000

Geronimo was a prominent leader of the Bedonkohe Apache who fought against Mexico and the United States for their expansion into Apache tribal lands for several decades during the Apache Wars. "Geronimo" was the name given to him during a battle with Mexican soldiers. In this Spotlight on the Arts, KASU's Marty Scarbrough talks with a familiar voice on KASU, Dr. Bill Clements. Dr. Clements wrote a book on Geronimo, which is featured in this report.

ASU Debate team sees success

Johnathan Reaves — Tue, 14 May 2013 13:02:20 +0000

Arkansas State University's Debate team recently won a second consecutive national title, and has won four national titles since 2002. KASU's Johnathan Reaves talks with the Director of the Debate team Dr. Chris Harper and explores how being on the debate team brings out the best in students.

Making a Difference-Goodwill Arkansas Career Services Centers

Johnathan Reaves — Wed, 08 May 2013 09:33:13 +0000

Goodwill Arkansas has stores located in Jonesboro and Paragould. Inside the stores are Career Services Centers, which provides free services for those who are looking for a job. KASU's Johnathan Reaves tells more in this report.

Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum's Summer Exhibit Honors Pfeiffer Family

Johnathan Reaves — Tue, 07 May 2013 12:57:04 +0000

The Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum and Educational Center in Piggott presents a summer exhibit that honors the Pfeiffer Family. This is the 100th anniversary of the Pfeiffer family's move to northeast Arkansas from St. Louis. KASU's Johnathan Reaves tells more.

Ft. Smith's transit director to meet with Jonesboro JETS and Chamber

Johnathan Reaves — Mon, 06 May 2013 12:59:27 +0000

The Jonesboro Economic Transit System and the Jonesboro Chamber of Commerce's Transportation Committee are meeting this afternoon to hear how Ft. Smith developed its transit system. The meeting will hear from director of Ft. Smith's transit system, Ken Savage about what Jonesboro can do to continue developing its transit system. KASU's Johnathan Reaves explores some of the challenges transit systems are facing, as well as what JETS plans to do in the future.

Civil War Event in East Arkansas

Johnathan Reaves — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:45:00 +0000

The annual Fort Lincoln Freedom Fest takes place Saturday, April 27th in DeValls Bluff. This event celebrates the Civil War Heritage of east Arkansas. KASU's Johnathan Reaves tells about this free event that will attract thousands of visitors to get a first hand look at Civil War history.