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EDITORIAL: Stay safe from bears during deer season
As folks head to deer camp, it's good to know how many of those camps are located in bear country and how to stay safe.
Red Wolves women’s basketball fall on road at Missouri
Arkansas State women’s basketball fell behind late in the first quarter Tuesday night.
Methodist Family Health purchases hospital, plans to open acute facility for children in Jonesboro
Methodist Family Health purchased the Arkansas Continued Care Hospital in Jonesboro to open a 70-bed psychiatric facility for children.
2 weeks ago in World
Global tuberculosis diagnoses rise to a record, but deaths fall, WHO reports
The number of people diagnosed with tuberculosis worldwide rose again last year, eclipsing 2023's record total, World Health Organization officials said Wednesday.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Ohio State stays on top of playoff bracket, while Miami makes a big move
Not surprisingly, Ohio State stayed at the top of the rankings, and there was a healthy debate about whether last weekend's action warranted keeping Indiana at No. 2, one spot ahead of Texas A&M.
Jonesboro teen organizing 5K to raise funds for Promise House
The first ever Paving the Promise 5K, benefiting the Promise House is scheduled to take place this weekend in Jonesboro.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
A happy circumstance: Bob Ross paintings sell for more than $600K to help public TV stations
Three paintings from famously chill public television legend Bob Ross sold Tuesday for more than $600,000 at auction. The paintings were the first of 30 Ross works being sold to benefit public TV stations hurt by cuts in federal funding.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Meghan Trainor says she ‘Still Don’t Care’ — because her new album and tour are about growth
In the decade following her debut album, Meghan Trainor has lived myriad lives — but the message of her bright, cheery pop music has remained the same: Stay true to who you are and ignore the haters. That spirit endures on her lead single, the jovial "Still Don't Care," the first tease of her forthcoming seventh full-length album, "Toy with Me," out April 24.
Jackson leads A-State men’s basketball past Missouri State
The Arkansas State men's basketball team completed a 16-point comeback to defeat Missouri State.
2 weeks ago in Sports, Trending
Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown pleads not guilty to attempted murder charge stemming from Miami shooting
Former NFL star Antonio Brown was returning Tuesday to Miami to face an attempted murder charge stemming from a May shooting, with his lawyer filing a not guilty plea on his behalf.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley died from injuries suffered in fall
Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist and founding member of the glam rock band Kiss, died from blunt force injuries to the head that he suffered in a fall earlier this year, an autopsy has determined.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Mavericks fire GM Nico Harrison 9 months after widely panned Luka Doncic trade
The Dallas Mavericks fired general manager Nico Harrison on Tuesday, an admission nine months later that the widely criticized trade of Luka Doncic backfired on the franchise.
DJA’s Culinary Crawl to give patrons taste of downtown Jonesboro
In Celebration of Small Business Saturday, the Downtown Jonesboro Alliance (DJA) will be holding its second annual Culinary Crawl in downtown Jonesboro.
Schmidt named to Haskins Award Final Fall Watch List
Arkansas State men's golf senior Thomas Schmidt earned a spot on the 2025-2026 Haskins Awards presented by Stifel Final Fall Watch List.
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet to open Jonesboro location
Ollie's Bargain Outlet has leased 30,000 square feet for its first Jonesboro location.
Engineering and Computer Science Alumni Academy adds new members
Arkansas State University’s College of Engineering and Computer Science (CoECS) welcomed alumni and friends for the annual gathering of the CoECS Alumni Academy.
OPINION | Moving home to embrace options
Contributed commentary from Kendra Todd on Education Freedom Accounts.
2 weeks ago in National, Trending
Arctic air hits much of the US, bringing snow to some areas and very chilly temperatures to Florida
Some of this autumn's coldest weather yet is bearing down on the United States, enveloping the eastern two-thirds of the country in Arctic air on Monday and affecting millions of people.
2 weeks ago in National
ByHeart recalls all baby formula sold nationwide as infant botulism outbreak grows
ByHeart, a manufacturer of organic baby formula, recalled all of its products sold nationwide Tuesday, days after some batches were recalled in an expanding outbreak of infant botulism.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Everything you need to know about the 2025 Latin Grammy Awards. Here’s how to watch
The 2025 Latin Grammy Awards are right around the corner, which means it is time to get those viewing party plans in action. Allow us to help.
