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Singer Sean Kingston sentenced to 3.5 years in prison for $1 million fraud scheme

Singer Sean Kingston was sentenced to three and a half years in prison Friday after being convicted of a $1 million fraud scheme in which he leveraged his fame to dupe sellers into giving him luxury items that he then never paid for.

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Israel’s growing frustration over the war in Gaza erupts in nationwide protests

Israeli protesters demanding a deal to free hostages in Gaza attempted to shut down the country Sunday in one of the largest and fiercest protests in 22 months of war. Organizers, representing the families of hostages, asserted that hundreds of thousands of people took part.

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Stronger, bigger Hurricane Erin forecast to create dangerous surf along US coast

A stronger and bigger Hurricane Erin pelted parts of the Caribbean and was forecast to create dangerous surf and rip currents along the U.S. East Coast this week.

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Air Canada suspends restart plans after flight attendants union defies return to work order

Air Canada suspended plans to restart operations Sunday after the union representing 10,000 flight attendants said it will defy a return to work order. The strike was already affecting about 130,000 travelers per day during the peak summer travel season.

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Arkansas Highway Safety Office reminding motorists to be aware of bicyclists, pedestrians

With the start of the school year well underway, the Arkansas State Police Highway Safety Office wants to remind motorists to be more aware of pedestrians and bicyclists on roadways across Arkansas.

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A-State uses late goal to force tie at UT Martin

Arkansas State soccer trailed for nearly 80 minutes at UT Martin, but a late goal forced a 1-1 draw on Sunday afternoon at Skyhawk Soccer Field.

Report from a study of downtown jonesboro traffic to be presented to a jonesboro city council committee Tuesday night

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Council committee to hear from downtown traffic study

One-way Main Street traffic expected to be part of the study recommendations

A rezoning request is on the Jonesboro City Council agenda for Tuesday night for a proposed grocery store to be located in the Southern Hills subdivision

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Grocery store proposed for Southwest Drive

City Council to consider rezoning request Tuesday night

Matt Barber named Student Pastor at Cross Church Fayetteville

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Matt Barber to lead Fayetteville church students

Barber has been named Student Pastor at Cross Church Fayetteville

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Boost Local Business: How to get wanted, get found and get chosen in Jonesboro, Arkansas

Want more customers? Start with demand, not just visibility. A proven three-step ad strategy, Get Wanted – Get Found – Get Chosen, helps your business attract attention, show up where it matters, and win the sale. Here’s how local marketers are turning online awareness into real clicks, visits, calls, and searches… and getting more sales.

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COSL announces regional tax auction results for Craighead, neighboring counties

The recent auction of tax-delinquent properties in Craighead and neighboring counties raised over $680,000.

Thoughts turn to risk of exposure to fentanyl after Jim Frigo finds fake bills in downtown Jonesboro parking lot

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Finding money could carry risk

Thoughts after radio personality Jim Frigo discovers fake money in downtown parking lot

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The Price Sisters to perform at Bluegrass Monday on Aug. 25

The Price Sisters Band will perform a concert as part of the Bluegrass Monday concert series presented by KASU 91.9 FM.  

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A-State names Amanda Nickerson vice chancellor for enrollment management

“I’m honored to join Arkansas State University and contribute to its bold vision for enrollment growth and student success."

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Part of downtown Jonesboro road to be temporarily closed Saturday

Part of a downtown Jonesboro road will be temporarily closed again on Saturday for beautification efforts.

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Agis hired as director of player development for A-State baseball

Arkansas State baseball head coach Mike Silva announced Friday the addition of Michael Agis to the Red Wolves’ 2026 coaching staff as Director of Player Development.

3 weeks ago in National, Sports

NCAA set to announce the results of its sign-stealing investigation into Michigan’s program

The NCAA is expected to announce the results of its sign-stealing investigation into Michigan's college football program on Friday. In a notice sent to the school...

3 weeks ago in National, Trending

Trump’s meeting with Putin could determine the trajectory of the Russia-Ukraine war

U.S. President Donald Trump is meeting face-to-face with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday for a high-stakes summit that could...

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Rapper Sean Kingston to be sentenced for $1 million fraud scheme in South Florida

Rapper Sean Kingston is scheduled to be sentenced in South Florida on Friday after being convicted of a $1 million fraud scheme. Kingston, whose legal name is...

3 weeks ago in Sports

Robert MacIntyre runs off 6 birdies in a row for 62 to lead BMW Championship

Robert MacIntyre seized on a softer Caves Valley after a two-hour storm delay and rode the best putting round of his year with six straight birdies to...

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This year’s song of the summer is a ballad, not a banger. Here’s what that says about us

For the past 14 weeks and counting, the top Billboard spot has been held by a love ballad: Alex Warren's "Ordinary." As Berklee College of Music professor and forensic musicologist Joe Bennett notes, the February release is "a fair bit slower than the mean average for the Hot 100, or for a historical song of the summer."

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NEA District Fair to showcase live music

Six talent-heavy shows to perform each night of the 2025 fair

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Julia Roberts, Anna Wintour, Ralph Lauren and more pay tribute to Giorgio Armani

Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani's work spanned the worlds of celebrity, fashion and power. His death announced Thursday at age 91 has elicited an outpouring of tributes.

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Al Roker lends his voice and meteorology skills to the new PBS Kids animated show ‘Weather Hunters’

This fall, everyone's favorite weatherman is getting a kick out of launching his own educational cartoon TV show — "Weather Hunters," which premieres Monday on PBS Kids.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Justin Bieber announces ‘Swag ll’ will arrive Friday

Never say never... again? In July, Justin Bieber surprised fans by releasing his seventh studio album, "Swag," hours after he teased it on billboards and social media posts. It turns out, he wasn't done yet. On Thursday morning, Bieber shared that "Swag II" will arrive on Friday.