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NYITCOM at A-State Announces Partnerships with University of Guam, Two Hospital Systems in U.S. Territory

This unique partnership creates a bi-directional benefit in meeting the physician shortages in both Guam and the Mississippi Delta region.

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$125K Bond for Jonesboro Man Who Reportedly Sent Threatening Videos Before Firing Shots

According to the probable cause affidavit, Whitman began texting the victim and told her he was going to shoot her. He allegedly added that she was going to “meet Drac,” shorthand for Draco, a manufacturer of AK-47-style firearms.

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Festival of Flowers Hosted at A-State Brings the Community Together

A-State's Department of Art + Design has a three-day event planned starting Wednesday that combines ecology and art for the campus and wider community.

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Valley View Blazer Band to Perform Piece Composed in Band Member’s Memory

"We could have that avenue to tell people how we feel and how much we miss him, how much we loved him, and kind of share some of those experiences that we have with him through music."

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THE EXPERT | From the Blind to the Back Porch: The Time for Drake Waterfowl Gear

If you're anything like the guys who walk through our doors at DNW Outdoors, you don't stop needing good gear just because the hunting season's over.

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Jonesboro Man Killed in Greene County Motorcycle Crash

The crash happened at the intersection of State Highway 304 and State Highway 90

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Two Jonesboro Men Face Up to Life in Prison Following Armed Carjacking

Two Jonesboro men face up to life in prison after police said they held a man at gunpoint, stole his cash, and took his vehicle.

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Jonesboro Man Held on $2.5M Bond, Accused of Physically Assaulting and Raping Girlfriend

According to the probable cause affidavit, the victim reported that her boyfriend physically assaulted her after she attempted to wake him up for work.

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Jonesboro Library to Debut New Film Club Program for Adults

The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library is introducing a new monthly program for adults: Film Club.

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A-State Volleyball Announces Three-Phase Fundraising Initiative

Arkansas State volleyball announced a three-phase fundraising initiative designed to support future developments within the program.

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Lake City’s Annual Clean Sweep Scheduled

Citizens of Lake City will soon have an opportunity to dispose of their larger, bulkier items for free.

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Annual Create@State Symposium Returns Thursday

Create@State, Arkansas State University's student research and creativity symposium, returns for its 16th year.

Red Wolves Ride in 11-5 Road Win at Southern Illinois

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Red Wolves Ride in 11-5 Road Win at Southern Illinois

A-State continues their week on the road with a series at ULM

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Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Provides Tips on How to Avoid an ‘Un-Bear-Able’ Situation This Spring

While sightings of these misguided youths certainly grab the attention of people living in neighborhoods bordering bear country, they often move on as long as people don’t give them a reason to stay.

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Seven Selected for A-State Distinguished Service Awards

The high-achieving students will be honored during Convocation of Scholars, which recognizes the university’s top performers. 

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Arkansas State Police Warning Public of Scam Calls Impersonating ICAC Officers

The Arkansas State Police is alerting the public to a recent scam in which callers falsely claim to be officers with the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.

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First-Time Homebuying Q&A, Club Meetings Scheduled for Late April at Jonesboro Library

The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library has several events scheduled for late April, covering everything from cooking to first-time homebuying.

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New Owner of Harley-Davidson of Jonesboro Announced

Northeast Arkansas developer Jeremy Osment has acquired Harley-Davidson of Jonesboro, Haag Brown Commercial announced Tuesday.

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Pets of the Week // April 14

JRN has partnered with area animal shelters to present “Pets of the Week.”

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Tom Holland says new ‘Spider-Man’ is the most emotional, most mature, yet

Tom Holland's Peter Parker is dealing with the reality of making his friends forget his identity in the upcoming "Spider-Man" movie.

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Rick Riordan unveils new ‘Camp Half-Blood’ novels, starting this fall

Starting this fall, fans of Rick Riordan's "Percy Jackson" books can discover some adventures that took place at the demigod training facility Camp Half-Blood when Percy himself wasn't around.

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Eurovision song competition starts with the first semifinal after boycott over Israel

Competition starts Tuesday at the Eurovision Song Contest, with divisions over Israel's participation hanging over the 70th birthday of the over-the-top pop music extravaganza.

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Pediatricians group finds kids of all ages need regular recess for physical and mental health

Recess isn't just a fun break for grade schoolers. It's crucial to good health and good grades for kids of all ages. That's the message from a leading pediatricians group, which just released the first new guidance in 13 years about this unstructured time at school and how it needs to be protected.

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New Beatles fan experience set to open in London in 2027

The Beatles are headed back to one of the band's most famous sites with a new fan experience in London. Apple Corps Ltd, the company founded by the Fab Four, announced Monday that it will open a new seven-floor fan experience at the company's early headquarters.

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2026 NFL schedule: Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants is Week 1 Sunday night game

The Dallas Cowboys are set to visit the New York Giants in the first Sunday night game of the 2026 NFL season on Sept. 13. The league on Monday announced the Week 1 matchup of NFC East rivals at the Meadowlands in East Rutherford, New Jersey.