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Over 800 people are still missing after flooding in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand

Over 800 people remained missing Monday after devastating floods killed over 1,000 people last week in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand, as Indonesia's president urged more action to confront the changing climate.

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National Weather Service provides winter weather safety tips

With a winter weather advisory in effect for Craighead County and greater Northeast Arkansas until Tuesday at 6 a.m., the National Weather Service in Memphis provided some winter weather safety tips.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

‘Zootopia 2’ roars to record-setting global box office with $556M opening

The animated animal city sequel from the Walt Disney Company brought in $96 million in North America over the weekend, earned $156 million over the five-day Thanksgiving frame, and scored a staggering $556 million globally since its Wednesday opening, according to studio estimates Sunday.

3 weeks ago in National

Former Trump lawyer Alina Habba disqualified as New Jersey prosecutor, US appeals court rules

The Trump administration's maneuvers to keep the president's former lawyer Alina Habba in place as New Jersey's top federal prosecutor were illegal and she is disqualified, a federal appeals court said Monday.

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Arvest Foundation awards grant to CASA in Craighead, Greene, and Poinsett Counties

The $4,000 grant will help recruit, train, and support volunteer advocates for children in foster care.

Red Wolves Defeat Kent State 74-54 in Baha Mar Hoops Goombay Division Nassau Championship Game

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A-State Women’s Basketball Defeats Kent State

Red Wolves win 74-54 in the championship game of the Baha Mar Hoops Nassau Championship-Goombay Division

A-State Volleyball Headed to NCAA Tournament

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Red Wolves Volleyball head to NCAA Tourney

A-State to play in the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2015 and the sixth time in program history Thursday versus No. 6 seed Baylor.

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Maximize Cyber Monday

Tips to streamline shopping on Cyber Monday.

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Arkansas State University unites for Giving Tuesday on Dec. 2

The school is uniting for a campus-wide day to support students and uplift key university initiatives.

A-State Outlasts App State

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A-State Football Outlasts App State

Red Wolves rallied from a six-point deficit late in the fourth quarter and clinched bowl eligibility for the third consecutive season

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A-State Volleyball selection show watch party is scheduled for Nov. 30

The NCAA Tournament Selection show will be screened inside Centennial Bank Stadium's Woodard McAlister Family Club.

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ASP prepares communities, including Jonesboro, for mass violence incidents

Community stakeholder meetings help Arkansas prepare for, respond to, and recover from mass violence incidents.

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School Closings

Some Northeast Arkansas schools are announcing delays due to lingering icy conditions.

A-State Women Beat Houston

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Arkansas State Women Blitz Houston in Bahamas

A-State forced the most opponent turnovers in a game in program history in a decisive win

AState Men Defeat North Dakota State

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Red Wolf Men Power Past North Dakota State

Arkansas State recovered from an early double-digit deficit to complete a sweep of the field at the Arkansas State Thanksgiving MTE

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Graduate Students to Provide Mental Health Day Activities at A-State Museum

Free mental health day being held in Jonesboro in early December.

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Pet-friendly holiday decorating

Tips to ensure a pet-friendly season with lots of holiday decor.

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Jonesboro businesses preparing for Small Business Saturday

The nationwide annual Small Business Saturday encourages patrons to shop small this holiday season.

Greg Vance and Patti Minga Jonesboro Community Thanksgiving Meal

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Jonesboro comes together for 2025 Community Thanksgiving Meal

Volunteers began arriving early, around 9:30 a.m., ready to serve meals onsite and load delivery boxes for those unable to travel

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Mastering Black Friday shopping

The following tips can help shoppers navigate Black Friday.

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12 hours ago in Entertainment

Romanian court sentences US rapper Wiz Khalifa to 9 months for drug possession

American rapper Wiz Khalifa was sentenced by a court in Romania on Thursday to nine months in jail for drug possession, more than a year after he took part in a music festival in the Eastern European country.

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Tennessee governor pardons country star Jelly Roll, who has sought redemption from criminal past

Tennessee's governor pardoned country star Jelly Roll on Thursday for his criminal past in the state, acknowledging the Nashville native's long road back from drugs and prison through soul-searching, songwriting and advocacy for second chances.

19 hours ago in Entertainment

Add expectant father to Allen’s list of achievements in Buffalo, after Steinfeld announces pregnancy

Marriage, fatherhood and an NFL MVP honor were the furthest things on Josh Allen's mind when he arrived in Buffalo as a raw but promising quarterback prospect in April 2018.

19 hours ago in Entertainment

Thousands of fans join tribute to reggae pioneer Jimmy Cliff in his native Jamaica

The instructions on Wednesday were clear: no serious, sad or long faces. And the crowd filing into a gymnasium in Jamaica's capital largely obliged as they honored reggae giant Jimmy Cliff.

2 days ago in Lifestyle

Teen drug use remains low, but survey finds small rise in heroin and cocaine use

Teen use of alcohol, nicotine and marijuana remains at record lows, according to national survey results released Wednesday.