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Roof Raiders is known for more than just roofing. We’re neighbors, friends and community supporters who believe every child deserves a little extra magic during the holidays.

Arkansas State football coach Butch Jones Where's the fans?

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Butch Jones: “Where’s the fans?”

Red Wolves head coach expresses disappointment in size of the crowd for game vs Southern Mississippi Saturday

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Governor sends more money to food banks

Governor Sarah Sanders says she is directing an additional $500,000 to Arkansas food bank networks

A-State Volleyball Clinches Sun Belt West Division Title

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A-State volleyball clinches Sun Belt West Division title

Arkansas State volleyball completed a 3-0 sweep of South Alabama to clinch the program’s second consecutive Sun Belt Conference West Division title

A-State loses to Southern Miss

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A-State football falls to Southern Miss, 27-21

Jaylen Raynor completed a career-high 37 passes on 48 attempts for 331 yards and two touchdowns

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Jonesboro school camp teaches students hands-on trade skills

Jonesboro students spent Saturday morning learning various skills, exploring new trades and being encouraged to “dream bigger.”

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Breakfast business brisk ahead of 11am kickoff

Business at Jonesboro area breakfast restaurants was brisk Saturday morning

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Affidavit: Loaded gun, $2,600 in cash, 600+ grams of suspected marijuana seized in Jonesboro bust

Two Blytheville men are facing multiple felony charges after police said an attempt to serve a warrant resulted in the discovery of more than 600 grams of suspected marijuana, over $2,000 in cash, and a loaded firearm in Jonesboro.

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Blytheville man accused of choking girlfriend, firing gun during domestic assault in Jonesboro

Police arrested a Blytheville man after they said he choked his girlfriend and fired a handgun twice inside a Jonesboro apartment during a domestic assault.

A-State mens basketball falls at Stephen f. Austin

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A-State Men’s Basketball Drops Matchup at Stephen F. Austin, 90-65

The Arkansas State men’s basketball team (1-1, 0-0 SBC) fell behind early and could not recover at Stephen F. Austin (2-0, 0-0 SLC), dropping a 90-65 decision on Friday night.

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Shots fired during attempted robbery

Jonesboro Police responded to a shots-fired call at the Gladiolus Express Exxon, 3511 Harrisburg Road, Friday night.

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DAR presents $47K to Beck Veterans Center to support Veterans Cottages of Jonesboro

The Daughters of the American Revolution on Friday presented the Beck Veterans Center with $47,000 to support Veterans Cottages of Jonesboro during a ceremony at the Arkansas State University ROTC Armory.

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Crisler announces campaign for Craighead County Tax Collector

Jenny Crisler announced Friday her campaign for Craighead County Tax Collector.

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Kendrick Lamar leads 2026 Grammy nominations, followed by Lady Gaga, Jack Antonoff and Cirkut

Not like us? More like him: Kendrick Lamar leads the 2026 Grammy Award nominations, announced Friday.

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Arkansas State powers past Texans in overtime victory

Arkansas State women’s basketball followed closely behind Tarleton State through regulation, but exploded in overtime for the 10-point victory.

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Police: Raid uncovers gambling operation, marijuana transactions at Jonesboro apartment

Two Jonesboro men are facing multiple felony charges after agents said the duo ran a gambling operation and sold marijuana at an apartment that had been under surveillance for weeks.

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Bay man held on $250K bond accused of possessing firearm on school property

A Bay man is behind bars on a $250,000 cash/surety bond after police said he was found walking on a school’s parking lot while armed with a pistol.

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Hoffman announces candidacy for Craighead County Tax Collector

Stephanie A. Hoffman announced her candidacy for Craighead County Tax Collector on Friday.

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Autism advocates to speak at A-State

Two autism advocates will speak at an autism awareness event titled "Autism: The Way I See It" later in November, hosted by Arkansas State University's College of Agriculture.

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University of Mississippi students inducted into Phi Kappa Phi honor society, Jonesboro students among them

University of Mississippi students, including some from Jonesboro, were welcomed into the Phi Kappa Phi honor society, one of the nation's oldest and most prestigious honor societies for all academic disciplines.

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Jonesboro comes together for 2025 Community Thanksgiving Meal

Greg Vance and Patti Minga Jonesboro 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.

1 day ago in Entertainment

‘Rush Hour 4’ will be distributed by Paramount after Trump’s reported request

After President Donald Trump's reported intervention, Paramount Pictures is set to distribute Brett Ratner's "Rush Hour 4," a project that Hollywood had eschewed after earlier sexual misconduct allegations against the director.

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A-State’s Pre-Veterinary Medicine Club Hosts Food Drive for Pets

The food drive will benefit the Northeast Arkansas Humane Society.

2 days ago in National, Trending

Trump spares turkeys — but not his political opponents — at annual pardoning ceremony

President Donald Trump didn't bring much holiday cheer Tuesday when bestowing ceremonial pardons on two Thanksgiving turkeys, dispensing more insults than goodwill at the traditional White House ritual.