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ASU System Board of Trustees Hears A-State Updates, Approves Resolutions

The ASU System Board of Trustees on Friday approved resolutions concerning the system and Arkansas State University, as well as heard updates regarding A-State.

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Paragould Man Arrested on CSAM Charges Following Cyber Tip, Held on $500K Bond

A Paragould man faces two felony charges after investigators said he shared child sexual abuse material (CSAM) on a messaging app.

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Juvenile Cited for Harassment Following Greene County Tech Locker Room Probe

A juvenile has been cited for harassment following an investigation into misconduct involving Greene County Tech football players in the team's locker room.

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Man Accused of Firing Shots in Jonesboro Walmart Parking Lot, Faces Multiple Charges

A Brookland man faces multiple charges after police said he fired more than a dozen rounds in a Jonesboro Walmart parking lot Thursday.

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A-State Completes Regular Season at Crimson Classic

Joe Edwards and Erika Krueger led the way for Arkansas State cross country as both teams picked up top-10 finishes in Friday’s regular season finale at the Crimson Classic.

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NCAA sues Ohio governor over his executive order allowing schools to ignore new eligibility rule

The NCAA sued the governor of Ohio on Friday, accusing him of trying to give college athletes in his state a "hall pass" to circumvent a rule that denies players...

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Pope speaks with Putin, denouncing recent attacks as he shows recovery from lung surgery progressing

Pope Leo XIV gave strong indications Friday that he was recovering well from lung cancer surgery and was very much in charge of running the Catholic...

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Guardians to open with Shawn Armstrong; Rays start Nick Martinez in ALCS Game 4

Shawn Armstrong will be the opener for Cleveland and Tampa Bay will start Nick Martinez in Game 4 of the AL Championship Series...

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Georgia amusement park to reopen as scheduled days after roller coaster death

Six Flags Over Georgia is set to open its gates Friday for the first time since a man fell to his death from one of the amusement park's towering...

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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs moved to a new prison after reports of a luxury lifestyle behind bars

Sean "Diddy" Combs has been moved to a federal prison in Pennsylvania after reports that the hip-hop mogul was living the high life and was injured in...

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Officials Celebrate Construction of A-State’s Upcoming CREST Center

"The capacity of this partnership will change lives."

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Donation Period for 10th Annual FSCIA Christmas Toy Drive-Thru Giveaway to Open Soon

For the past 10 years, right around Christmas, FSCIA has held a drive-thru toy giveaway for families with kids aged 0-12 in need across Jonesboro.

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Crawford, Green, and Parsons Spar Over Middle East Conflict, Tariffs, and Rural Crises in District 1 Debate

Candidates vying to represent Arkansas in U.S. Congressional District 1 laid out contrasting visions over foreign military entanglements, global tariffs, and the district's rural infrastructure crisis during a debate Wednesday.

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ARDOT Awards Transportation-Related Research and Workforce Development Grants to A-State, U of A

According to ARDOT, the program, which is limited to publicly funded higher education institutions, supports the research of materials, logistics, processes, and methods that promote sustainability and cost-effectiveness in transportation.

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Red Wolves Prepare for Action at Crimson Classic

Arkansas State cross country will compete at the Crimson Classic, the final meet before the Sun Belt Conference Championships, on Oct. 16 at the Harry Pritchett Running Park.

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Al Pacino to get lifetime achievement award from the Screen Actors Guild

Al Pacino has been named the next recipient of the SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award. The 86-year-old star of "Dog Day Afternoon," "Scent of a Woman" and a trilogy of "Godfather" films is the 62nd actor to receive the highest honor handed out by the Screen Actors Guild -American Federation of Television and Radio Artists.

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Prince Harry and Meghan cheered as they make first joint appearances since returning to UK

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan appeared together in a trio of charity visits Thursday, their first joint public appearance since moving back to England, as they seek to rebuild their brand in Britain after walking away from royal duties six years ago.

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Eagles rule out quarterback Jalen Hurts for Sunday’s game against Carolina with a blood clot

The Philadelphia Eagles have ruled out quarterback Jalen Hurts for Sunday's game against Carolina because of a superficial blood clot in his calf. The Eagles said in a statement Thursday that Hurts was injured in an Oct. 4 game against the Los Angeles Rams when he took a cleat to his calf area.

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Halpin’s go-ahead homer flips Game 3 as Guardians beat Rays 3-2 for 2-1 AL Championship Series lead

Petey Halpin hit a go-ahead, two-run homer, Gavin Williams struck out nine over five innings and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 in Game 3 Thursday to take a 2-1 lead in the AL Championship Series.

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Red Cross: Patients are Counting on Blood Donors to Give Now

Exclusive gifts and new bonus rewards are available for a limited time

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Meet the new ‘Bachelor,’ a quarterback for the Washington Commanders

After a troubled year for "The Bachelor" franchise, the ABC reality dating show is going back to a familiar well: the NFL. The network announced Friday that Sam Hartman, a quarterback for the Washington Commanders, will be handing out roses on the 30th season of the show.

19 hours ago in Entertainment

A tiny hand, baby Vans and a new chapter for Avril Lavigne — motherhood

Avril Lavigne — the princess of pop-punk — has a new title: mom. The eight-time Grammy Award-nominated singer-songwriter revealed on Instagram on Friday that she has welcomed her first child, a baby girl.

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Flights halted at airports across US due to air traffic control communications problems, FAA says

The Federal Aviation Administration grounded all flights nationwide Friday afternoon because of communications problems at regional air traffic control centers. The FAA notice said the ground stop was being imposed "due to extraordinary circumstances and for reasons of safety."

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Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will soon celebrate its 100th edition: Which stars are in the lineup?

Megan Moroney, Teddy Swims, Queen Latifah, Keke Palmer, Jimmy Fallon & The Roots and JoJo will help celebrate the 100th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade this year, a lineup that includes a record-breaking, very appropriate 100 inflatables in the sky, including Bluey, Mickey Mouse and Hello Kitty.

2 days ago in Lifestyle

What men need to know after a major update to prostate cancer guidelines

Middle-aged men should undergo regular screening for prostate cancer, the American Cancer Society said Thursday in a major change to its guidelines.