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Murder Suspect Held on $2M Bond After High-Speed Chase Ends in Rollover near Bay

A man wanted for murder in Tennessee is facing a slew of new charges in Arkansas following a high-speed chase involving a tactical intervention by state troopers.

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Man Involved in Fatal July Shooting in Jonesboro Faces Drug Charges, 35K Bond

A Jonesboro man faces a felony drug charge after police, executing a search warrant following a fatal July 6 shooting, found marijuana inside his home, according to court documents.

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A-State UPD Maintains National Law Enforcement Accreditation by CALEA

 The Arkansas State University Police Department was awarded national accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc.

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Paragould Day Care Worker Charged with Felony Battery After Toddler Injured

A local day care worker faces a felony charge after state officials and law enforcement investigated an incident that left a 3-year-old child with injuries.

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NYITCOM’s Rajagopalan Receives $573K Grant for Cardiovascular Disease Research

This funding will further his research regarding the impact thyroid dysfunction has on cardiovascular disease, which is the leading cause of death in the United States.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Deebo Samuel returns to the 49ers on a 1-year deal worth up to $7M, AP source says

The San Francisco 49ers are bringing back former All-Pro Deebo Samuel for a second stint after starting receiver Ricky Pearsall got sidelined by a knee injury.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Pressure rises on Infantino and FIFA’s World Cup investor plan as adviser resigns and Asia opposes

Pressure on FIFA President Gianni Infantino and his divisive plan to sell World Cup profits to private equity grew Friday as his senior adviser who sat on a White House panel resigned and Asia's soccer body joined Europe and North America in opposing it.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Actor Storm Reid hopes music reveals another side, introducing listeners to the real her

Storm Reid knows how the world sees her: an accomplished, polished actor who always seems to have it all together. Through new music, the Emmy-winner hopes listeners discover another side of her.

3 weeks ago in National

New York sues prediction market platform Kalshi alleging ‘illegal gambling operation’

New York officials sued prediction market platform Kalshi on Friday, calling it an "illegal, unlicensed gambling operation" as the state seeks to halt its operations and force the company to forfeit its profits.

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Land Auction Scheduled for Craighead, Mississippi, and Poinsett Counties

Bidders will soon have the opportunity to purchase tax-delinquent property across three Northeast Arkansas counties in a single event.

Lauren Alaina to Perform Free Pregame Concert at A-State's Tailgate City Sept. 12

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Lauren Alaina to Perform Free Pregame Concert at A-State’s Tailgate City

Grand Ole Opry member to headline Tailgate City before Sept. 12 Red Wolves home opener against West Georgia

3 weeks ago in Sports

Royals lefty Noah Cameron has a no-hitter broken up by the Twins’ Ryan Jeffers to start the 7th

Kansas City Royals left-hander Noah Cameron took a no-hitter into the seventh inning on Thursday afternoon against the Minnesota Twins before Ryan Jeffers broke it up with a leadoff single.

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Tanning is getting hot again. Here’s what it really does to your skin

Experts are concerned about a resurgence in the popularity of tanning among young adults as social media has helped tanning in general make a comeback. A video of a girl sharing her "tanning secrets" and showing off a bikini tan line has racked up more than 11 million views, while people in the comments joke, "The earth probably won't last long anyway, I'd rather go out tan than pale."

3 weeks ago in Sports

European nations vow FIFA World Cup boycott over Infantino private equity plan as opposition spreads

European nations agreed Thursday to boycott the World Cup and all other FIFA competitions to protest Gianni Infantino's plan to sell stakes in soccer's biggest tournament to private equity investors. The North American soccer body rejected his plan later the same day.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

The Recording Academy CEO responds to BTS decision not to submit to Grammys

Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason jr. has responded to the news that K-pop powerhouse BTSwill not submit their music for consideration at the forthcoming 2027 Grammy Awards.

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A-State Professor Helping Military Veterans Through Concussion Screening Tool

One Arkansas State University professor is using a sports medicine assessment originally developed for student-athletes to help military veterans after returning from deployment.

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Minor Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash on US 49 in Brookland

A minor driver in a Ford F-150 was killed in a motor vehicle accident just after midnight on July 29.

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AGFC Dove Fields Available for Permit-Based Hunting; Apply Aug. 1-15

All permitted fields will open to hunting on a first-come, first-served basis the Monday after opening weekend and be available throughout dove season.

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UAMS Researchers Seeking Participants for Summer Pregnancy Study

As part of the UAMS Institute for Community Health Innovation’s Maternal and Reproductive Community Health Center, researchers are looking for women living in Arkansas who are pregnant between now and October to participate in the study.

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Best Buy Opens Doors in Jonesboro, Marking Return Six Years After Tornado

Crowds gathered outside the doors ahead of the ribbon-cutting to check out the new showroom and take advantage of grand opening festivities.

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Fall books: Fiction takes the spotlight in bookstores during the midterm season

Midterm election news will fill the headlines this fall, but, among book buyers, fiction will likely have top billing.

3 days ago in Entertainment

Prince Harry and Meghan are returning to the UK with their children

Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, have decided to return to the United Kingdom for an extended stay starting this fall, but they won't resume their roles as working members of the royal family, The Associated Press learned Wednesday.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Music

After losing a friend and writing ‘Say So,’ Dan + Shay are back with the autobiographical ‘Young’

The lead single from Grammy Award-winning duo Dan + Shay's forthcoming album "Young" is a hard pivot from the wedding songs that make up so much of the country pair's discography.

4 days ago in Entertainment

Hayden Panettiere’s on-and-off boyfriend was at apartment where she died, police report says

Hayden Panettiere's on-and-off boyfriend Brian Hickersonand his brother Zach Hickerson were at the South Carolina apartment where the actor died over the weekend, according to a police report released Tuesday.

4 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Frank Beard, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame drummer of boogie-rock trio ZZ Top, dies at 77

Frank Beard, the drummer for the Texas boogie-rock trio ZZ Top who kept the tempo for the band's biggest hits like "Sharp Dressed Man," "Legs" and "Gimme All Your Lovin,'" has died. He was 77.