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A-State cross country unveils 2025 schedule
Arkansas State head cross country coach Jesse Duvall unveiled the 2025 schedule on Friday.
Over 1,000 graduate during A-State Summer Commencement Ceremony
Approximately 1,100 students received their degrees during the Arkansas State University Summer Commencement ceremony.
ARDOT to launch road education and safety curriculum for 2025-2026 school year
This is the first road safety program of its kind in Arkansas.
3rd annual Brewing Hope Coffee Festival in Jonesboro set for November
The third annual Brewing Hope Coffee Festival benefitting Hope Found will take place in November, the nonprofit announced.
Jonesboro man accused of ramming house with vehicle, fleeing scene
Police arrested a Jonesboro man after they said he crashed into a resident's home and fled after the incident occurred.
Investigators: Jonesboro couple found with gallons of liquid DMT, 900+ pounds of powder in drug bust
A Jonesboro couple faces a host of felony charges after investigators said they found a massive drug stash during a probation search, including gallons of liquid DMT and nearly 1,000 grams of DMT powder.
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Flash floods kill at least 10 people and leave 33 missing in northwestern China
Heavy rains in northwestern China caused flash flooding that killed at least 10 people and left 33 missing in Yuzhong County area of Gansu province, Chinese state media reported Friday.
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Wall Street clocks another winning week
Stocks rose on Wall Street, marking their third winning week in the last four. The S&P 500 rose 0.8% Friday, leaving the index just shy of the record it set last week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 0.5%, and the Nasdaq added 1% to the record it set a day earlier.
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Pocket pancakes? Brewers selling ballpark flapjacks after Pat Murphy’s viral moment
The Milwaukee Brewers are bringing manager Pat Murphy's strange eating habits to fans. Murphy went viral in a recent interview for pulling a pancake out of his uniform pocket and taking a bite — sharing the flapjack with the reporter — as he detailed different ways he shoves food into his pockets to snack on in the dugout.
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‘Outlander’ prequel series ‘Blood of My Blood’ goes back in time again — to meet the parents
In Starz's "Outlander," Caitriona Balfe's Claire Fraser is bold and brave. She can also think on her feet in high-pressure moments. Her husband Jamie Fraser, played by Sam Heughan, is protective and empathetic. In a new prequel series out Friday, called "Outlander: Blood of My Blood," we see how they each got that way.
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Packers star Billy Howton, believed to have been the oldest living NFL player, dies at 95
Billy Howton, a former Green Bay Packers star regarded as one of the most productive wide receivers of the pre-Super Bowl era who was a founder and the first president of the NFL Players Association, has died. He was 95.
Jonesboro woman accused of shooting victim during crowd fight
A Jonesboro woman faces a battery charge after a fight Thursday night escalated into a shooting, resulting in a victim getting sent to the hospital.
Medical license of Blytheville doctor accused of sexual contact with staff revoked
The Arkansas State Medical Board on Friday voted to revoke the medical license of Dr. David Diffine.
A-State Letterwinners Club to induct 4 at annual Hall of Honor banquet
The Arkansas State Letterwinners Club will induct four new members into A-State's Hall of Honor during its 45th annual banquet in October.
New tea room in downtown Jonesboro encourages guests to ‘sit down, relax and enjoy’
British tradition comes to Northeast Arkansas at the Holly Blossom Tea Room, downtown Jonesboro’s newest business offering a one-of-a-kind afternoon tea experience.
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Push on! Eagles use tush push on opening drive after short-yardage play nearly banned in NFL
The tush push is still legal in the NFL — and about as unstoppable as it was in an ill-fated push to ban it for the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles.
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Bronze statue of Tom Brady to be unveiled before Patriots’ exhibition opener
Tom Brady left his imprint all over the New England Patriots' record books during his stellar two-decade run with the team. Now, he is set to become the first player in franchise history to be honored with a statue.
ASP issues online safety reminder to protect children as classes resume
As the summer draws to a close and students prepare to return to the classroom, Arkansas State Police reminds parents, guardians, and educators to remain vigilant in protecting children from online predators.
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Trump orders increased federal law enforcement presence in Washington to ‘make DC safe again’
The White House said Thursday night that there will be increased presence of federal law enforcement in the nation's capital to combat crime for at least the next week, amid President Donald Trump 's suggestions that his administration could fully take over running the city.
Porchlight Film Festival debuts new name, expanded vision for 2026
After three years as the Oasis Film and Digital Media Festival, organizers have unveiled a new name and expanded vision.
