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St. Bernards holds ribbon cutting for new Longevity Center

A ribbon cutting was held Tuesday for a new Jonesboro clinic aimed at helping patients live longer, healthier lives.

John Lorick, a defensive back on the 1975 undefeated Arkansas State University football team, makes a tackle. ASU celebrates the undefeated team this Saturday at the Texas State game.

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Eleven and Oh and Nowhere to Go

Arkansas State set to recognize undefeated 11-0 football team this weekend

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Cat Stevens postpones North American tour and cites visa issues

Cat Stevens, who also goes by Yusuf, has postponed the North American leg of his book tour due to unspecified visa issues, the singer announced on social media Monday.

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MLB spending disparity on display in playoffs as $509 million Dodgers take on $121 million Reds

Baseball's economic disparity will be on display in the playoffs, where the Los Angeles Dodgers have committed more than $500 million in salaries and luxury tax this season as they take on a Cincinnati Reds team with a $121 million payroll.

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A-State celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

The annual month-long celebration and free activities kicked off on Sept. 15 and continues through Oct. 20. 

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Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill carted off field and taken to hospital with dislocated left knee

Tyreek Hill's season for the Miami Dolphins potentially came to a sudden end on Monday night, when the standout wide receiver's left knee became badly twisted shortly after he made a catch near the sideline.

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US government on brink of first shutdown in almost 7 years amid partisan standoff in Congress

A partisan standoff over health care and spending is threatening to trigger the first U.S. government shutdown in almost seven years, with Democrats and Republicans in Congress unable to find agreement even as thousands of federal workers stand to be furloughed or laid off.

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How to shop secondhand clothing sustainably and look cool doing it

More online platforms are giving secondhand shopping a digital upgrade, rolling out features like livestream shopping and AI-powered search to make thrifting faster and more exciting.

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Arkansas Endocrinology clinics in Jonesboro, Little Rock join Arcare network

Arkansas Endocrinology announced Monday that its clinics in Jonesboro and Little Rock officially became part of the Arcare network.

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Pets of the Week Sept. 30

JRN has partnered with area animal shelters to present “Pets of the Week.” We will feature a handful of animals each week.

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2025 District Fair “in the books”

Attendance down due to weather and "unexpected circumstances"

3 weeks ago in Sports

Twins fire manager Rocco Baldelli after 70-92 season, missing playoffs in 4 of last 5 years

The Minnesota Twins fired manager Rocco Baldelli on Monday, ending his seven-year tenure that included three AL Central titles but only one playoff appearance over his final five seasons.

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Trump takes his tariff war to the movies announcing 100% levies on foreign-made films

President Donald Trump says he will slap a 100% tax on movies made outside the United States — a vague directive aimed at protecting a business that America already dominates.

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1 man killed in Cuba as Tropical Storm Imelda and Hurricane Humberto threaten Bahamas and Bermuda

Authorities in the Bahamas closed most schools Monday as Tropical Storm Imelda dropped heavy rain in the northern Caribbean, including over Cuba where landslides killed at least one man.

Jonesboro Jets Aquatic Club hosts Jack Deacon Invitational USA Swim Meet

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Jonesboro hosts weekend USA swim meet

Jack Deacon Invitational was largest USA swim event in Jonesboro in 25 years

The UAMS Center on Aging Northeast is holding its second annual “Sock and Blanket Drive” for senior citizens in need for the upcoming holiday season across Northeast Arkansas.

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Local nonprofit helping seniors stay warm this holiday season

UAMS Center on Aging Northeast organizes sock and blanket drive

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TobyMac, MercyMe, Matthew West Thursday night

Christian artists set to perform at First National Bank Arena

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6th annual Pink Warrior Fun Run/Walk in Jonesboro set for October

In honor of National Breast Cancer Month in October, the St. Bernards Women’s Council will be hosting its 6th annual Pink Warrior Fun Run/Walk in Jonesboro.

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Nonprofit ASPSF names A-State alum as Volunteer of the Month

Statewide nonprofit Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund is proud to honor Shaneka Brandon of Craighead County as the September 2025 Volunteer of the Month. 

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Micah Parsons’ hyped return to Dallas ends with Cowboys and Packers in 40-40 tie

Micah Parsons and Dak Prescott both said winning was the only thing that mattered in the Green Bay pass rusher's hyped return to Dallas to face the Cowboys and their franchise quarterback.

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FOA to host 2 sessions of Breakfast with Ballerinas this year

The Foundation of Arts will be holding two separate sessions of Breakfast with Ballerinas this year, giving little dancers another chance to meet some of the FOA’s ballerinas and enjoy some breakfast.

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Bluegrass Monday welcomes Gary Brewer and the Kentucky Ramblers

Gary Brewer and the Kentucky Ramblers will perform a concert of bluegrass music on Oct. 27 as part of KASU's Bluegrass Monday concert series.

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Ace Frehley, Kiss’ original lead guitarist and founding member, dies at 74

Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist and founding member of the glam rock band Kiss, who captivated audiences with his elaborate galactic makeup and smoking guitar, died Thursday. He was 74.

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Red Wolf Renaissance Fair to return to Jonesboro in November

Fantasy and history will collide next month as the Red Wolf Renaissance Fair returns to Craighead Forest Park for the second year to raise awareness for red wolf conservation.

3 days ago in Lifestyle

Walking is good for you. Walking backward can add to the benefits

Here's a simple way to switch up your walking routine, according to experts: try going backward. Taking a brisk walk is an exercise rich in simplicity, and it can have impressive mental and physical benefits: stronger bones and muscles, cardiovascular fitness and stress relief, to name a few.