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Arvest Foundation Awards $4K Grant to Nettleton’s University Heights School of Medical Arts

The grant will be used to fund the school’s participation in The Amazing Shake and Global Amazing Shake competitions.

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Harlem Globetrotters: Rivalry Tour Comes to Jonesboro Next Spring

Every possession turns into showtime bringing the fun, joy and history only the Globetrotters can deliver.

More than 3,000 people attended Saturday’s event at Cavenaugh CDJR, where 20-year-old ASU freshman Cayden Stevenson won his first vehicle ever.

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20-Year-Old Jonesboro Man Wins Jeep Wrangler in 26th Annual Giveaway

Jonesboro’s Cayden Stevenson takes home a 2025 Jeep Wrangler after thousands gathered for the 10-week promotion finale.

and the Game

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Nettleton Wins Fox Football Faceoff Vote — and the Game

The Nettleton Raiders came away with a double victory Friday night

A Fan's Perspective from Bob Troutt

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OPINION | A Fan’s Perspective

Lifelong A-State Fan Bob Troutt shares his thoughts on Arkansas State Football

ASU Drops Game at Louisiana

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Red Wolves Fall in Final Seconds at Louisiana, 23-20

Louisiana marched 73 yards on 13 plays and scored a field goal as time expired

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Arkansas Launches Rapid DNA Technology at Booking Station

State becomes third in the nation to deploy the technology.

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Dedmans Establish Legacy Scholarship to Support A-State Students

The scholarship is intended to assist Arkansas residents enrolled on campus who are pursuing degrees in business or STEM disciplines

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Traffic Patterns to Change for Arkansas Graveler Kickoff in Jonesboro

Traffic pattern changes for the kickoff of the Arkansas Graveler are scheduled in early October as more than 200 cyclists begin their journey across the Delta from Jonesboro.

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Internal Medicine Specialist Dr. Hallie Gurule Joins St. Bernards Clopton Clinic

The clinic has added six additional Internal Medicine physicians over the past four years alone.

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Town Hall in Jonesboro Discusses Public Safety Tax, Office Consolidation Ballot Issues

Community members gathered Thursday night for a town hall hosted by a Craighead County Justice of the Peace to discuss two local issues to be on the November ballot.

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Northeast Arkansas Humane Society Unveils New Website, Logo

"The logo reflects what we are, who we are and what we do, and what we think is important," NEAHS administrative director Amy Schmidt said.

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Paragould Man Facing Endangerment, Drug Charges After Police Find Meth, Infested Apartment

A Paragould man faces multiple charges after police said they found meth and drug paraphernalia and neglected living conditions inside his apartment.

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Federal Lawsuit Blames ‘Systemic Policy Failures’ in Death of Greene County Inmate

A federal civil rights lawsuit has been filed against Greene County Sheriff Brad Snyder and ten unnamed jail employees, alleging that systemic policy failures and a deliberate refusal to provide medical care led to an 18-year-old inmate's death.

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Red Wolves Enter Penultimate Meet of 2026 Regular Season

Arkansas State cross country has two meets remaining before the Sun Belt Conference Championships, and the first will be the CBU Invitational on Oct. 3 at the Shelby Farms Cross Country Course.

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A-State Theatre Puts Comedic Spin on Shakespeare

This fast-paced, high-energy comedy condenses the entire Shakespearean canon into a single, wildly entertaining performance.

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Gas Prices Starting to Cool Down for Jonesboro Drivers After Record-Breaking September

As the temperatures are starting to go down, so are the prices Jonesboro drivers have to pay at the pump, a trend being seen across the nation.

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Democrat Shamal Carter Takes Solo Stage in Arkansas District 36 Debate on ASU-TV

On Thursday night, what was billed as a political debate for the Arkansas House of Representatives District 36 race quickly transitioned into a solo town-hall-style forum.

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Israel to start repatriation flights for passengers stranded in UAE following FlyDubai attack

Israel will begin repatriation flights on Friday to bring back passengers stranded in the United Arab Emirates after commercial travel between the two countries...

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Marcus Mariota to start for Commanders against Colts in London with Jayden Daniels ruled out

Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota will get his second straight start in place of the injured Jayden Daniels on Sunday when Washington faces...

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