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Area students ‘Thrown to the Wolves’ in annual innovators competition 

At this event, students will present their projects and inventions in a “Shark Tank” inspired competition.  

A physician’s perspective on benefits, risks, and realistic expectations

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Dr. Shane Speights on GLP-1 weight loss drugs

A physician’s perspective on benefits, risks, and realistic expectations

Red Wolf Women Rattle off 19 Threes in at Louisiana

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Red Wolf Women Rattle off 19 Threes in at Louisiana

The Lady Red Wolves set the record for most made threes against a Division I opponent in program history with 19

Offensive Surge Propels A-State Past ULM in Road Finale, 102-94

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Offensive Surge Propels A-State Men Past ULM

A-State set a new program record for road wins in a season with a 102-94 decision over ULM

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Eastern Illinois takes first game of series at Arkansas State

Arkansas State was unable to overcome Eastern Illinois in the first game of the series Friday afternoon.

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Affidavit: Man assumed brother’s identity to evade authorities, arrested in Jonesboro

Police said a man with an active violent felony warrant out of Illinois managed to evade authorities for years by living under his brother’s identity.

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A-State Museum to host annual Through a Child’s Eyes exhibition 

“Most every day, small children see something for the first time…and their brains go bananas with joy and curiosity,” says museum educator Jill Kary.

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Jonesboro man faces felony threat charge after domestic disturbance

A Jonesboro man is facing a felony terroristic threatening charge after police said he assaulted his wife and threatened to kill her during a domestic dispute.

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Proposal for potential police department facility sent to Jonesboro City Council

According to the proposed lease agreement the city would lease the First United Methodist Church's Jonesboro youth building.

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Jonesboro woman accused of abandoning children in unsanitary home, running from police

Court documents stated a routine traffic stop escalated into a foot chase and the discovery of young children left alone in an unsanitary home.

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Helicopter called to 2-vehicle crash in Craighead County

A helicopter was called to the scene of a crash in rural Craighead County Friday afternoon.

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A-State Theatre debuts Dolly Parton’s ‘9 to 5: The Musical’ 

Arkansas State University's Department of Theatre will begin the Spring semester with a production of "9 to 5: The Musical," featuring music by Dolly Parton.

Brookland Water Tower

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Brookland superintendent confirms multiple educators face non-renewal amid funding drop

Meetings were held earlier this week with some certified licensed educators to let them know they would not be recommended for contract renewal next year.

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Multiple fire departments respond to a fire east of Jonesboro

Multiple agencies are responding to a fire east of Jonesboro in Craighead County.

sensory gym

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A first-of-its-kind sensory gym is coming to Jonesboro

Zachary’s Sensory Gym will be a membership-based, nonprofit play area and event space for special needs individuals.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Norway wins its 17th gold medal, breaking record for most golds won in a single Winter Olympics

Johannes Dale-Skjevdal of Norway was the only biathlete to hit all 20 of his targets in the 15-kilometer mass start race Friday and skied his way to gold — Norway's 17th gold medal of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics — breaking the record for the most gold medals won by a nation at a single Winter Olympics.

3 weeks ago in National

Crews hope to resume recovery of 8 bodies from California avalanche after days of dangerous weather

Crews hope to resume efforts Friday to recover the bodies of eight people killed and one still missing in an avalanche in California's Sierra Nevada after days of dangerous weather that has hampered safe access to the area.

3 weeks ago in World

Police search Mountbatten-Windsor’s former home a day after his arrest

Police continued on Friday to search the former home of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, a day after he was arrested and held in custody for the best part of 11 hours on suspicion of misconduct in public office linked to his friendship with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

fine arts center at a-state

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Department of Art + Design hosts Print Symposium and Mid-South Print Exhibition

“There has been a recent resurgence in popularity of this print technology that acts as a cross between a photocopier and screen printing for self-publishing zines, posters and comics.” 

3 weeks ago in Olympics, Sports

United States wins 3rd Olympic gold in women’s hockey, beating Canada 2-1 on Megan Keller’s OT goal

A last Olympic goal for Hilary Knight, a gold medal-winning overtime one for Megan Keller, and the Americans cemented their reputation as one of the most dominant women's hockey teams to take the ice.

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Oscars preview: Producers tease ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ and ‘Sinners’ celebrations

The producers behind the 98th Academy Awards have set out to celebrate not just the hit song "Golden" from "KPop Demon Hunters", but the cultural phenomenon of the film itself. That logic is why the only other nominated song that will get a moment on the broadcast is "I Lied to You," from "Sinners," a blockbuster hit and the most-nominated film of all time.

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Q&A: Shakira says she feels like she’s just getting started. A Rock Hall nomination begs to differ

Shakira is on her way to drop her son off at flag football practice. It's an ordinary experience for a mother who, in the not-so-recent past, has been at the center of some pretty extraordinary circumstances.

2 days ago in Lifestyle

Do you really need a water filter? Here’s what experts say

U.S. tap water is generally safe and high quality. But that doesn't mean every glass tastes the same, or that every building's plumbing delivers identical water to the faucet.

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‘Dancing with the Stars’ pro Mark Ballas leaps back to Broadway in ‘Chicago’

Mark Ballas is returning to Broadway in "Chicago" and the "Dancing with the Stars" pro will be reuniting with an old friend. Ballas, playing slippery lawyer Billy Flynn starting April 6, will share the stage with his Roxie, Whitney Leavitt, the "Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" star who was his dancing partner on "Dancing with the Stars" last year.

3 days ago in Entertainment

Multiple gunshots fired near Rihanna’s LA home and a woman is taken into custody

Los Angeles police took a woman into custody after she fired gunshots outside Rihanna 's gated home, according to authorities and news reports on Monday.