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Faculty Awards Presented during Convocation of Scholars Program at A-State
The seven recipients of the 2025-26 Faculty Excellence Awards were announced during the annual Faculty Honors Convocation.
Arkansas Department of Agriculture Urges Public to Stay Alert as Wildfire Risk Increases
The entire state has been designated at a high wildfire risk through March 29, and more than half of all counties are currently under burn bans.
Brookland man killed in Izard County tanker crash involving Jonesboro company
Fatal Highway 58 crash involving a Star Transportation fuel tanker prompts cleanup operations days later.
Billion Pill Pledge Initiative Brings Opioid Settlement Dollars to Craighead County
"The Billion Pill Pledge is not about restricting prescriptions. It is a pilot program aimed at providing more effective, safer options." – Kirk Lane, director of the Arkansas Opioid Recovery Partnership
Jonesboro Elks To Host Shrimp Boil Benefitting Domestic Violence Programs
Plates of shrimp, corn, potatoes and sausage will be served.
Brookland Odyssey of the Mind teams seek community support for 2026 World Finals
Following years of consistent success on the international stage, all seven of the school district’s OM teams have once again advanced through state competitions and are charting a course for the World Finals in late-May.
Arkansas Sees 16-Year High in Boating Fatalities, 5-Year High in Accidents
Increases in boating accidents by duck hunters, as well as hazardous conditions last spring on many streams and rivers from flooding, were contributors to the peaks in accidents and fatalities last year.
Sissy’s Log Cabin Promotes Cain Kelly to Manager in Jonesboro
As manager, Kelly will oversee store operations, lead and develop the Jonesboro team, and uphold the high standards of service and expertise that Sissy’s Log Cabin customers know and trust.
A-State Men’s Basketball Signs Tameron Ferguson to 2026-27 Roster
The NABC All-District and D2CCA All-Region selection ranked inside the top five among NSIC players in scoring and field goal percentage.
7 days ago in Sports
Lewis Hamilton makes it clear he’s back in the F1 chase: ‘I’ve not lost what I had’
Lewis Hamilton is F1's most decorated driver. He's won the most races (105), claimed the most poles (104) and has been on the podium 207 times. And the British driver is tied at seven with Michael Schumacher for world championships.
7 days ago in Sports
March Madness meets the iPad era: How coaches’ challenges are changing the game
Florida's Boogie Fland was driving to the basket with 1:10 remaining and a three-point lead over Iowa when Hawkeyes forward Cooper Koch stepped into the lane, swatted at the ball and it sailed out of bounds. Officials ruled it Florida's ball.
Youth Volunteers Serve Community at Helping Neighbors Food Pantry in Jonesboro
Volunteers worked together to prepare and organize “kid packs” and “senior packs,” which are distributed through the pantry to support individuals and families facing food insecurity.
7 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Fetty Wap has a lot to say on ‘Zavier.’ It’s his first album since being released from prison
Fetty Wap is beaming so big, it is almost as if his smile enters the room before he does. And these days, the Paterson, New Jersey-born melodic rapper and singer has a lot to be happy about.
Jonesboro Library Hosting Events for All Ages in April
The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library has events for all ages scheduled in April.
First Responders Gather in Procession to Honor Fallen Bay Firefighter
First responders from multiple agencies traveled down Interstate 57 and into Jonesboro Wednesday afternoon for a procession honoring the life of deceased Bay volunteer firefighter Capt. Kolby Belcher.
$250K Bond Set for Jonesboro Man Accused of Armed Burglary, Threatening to Kill Ex-Girlfriend
Police said he repeatedly broke into his ex-girlfriend's apartment and threatened to kill her.
Chen Earns Sun Belt Men’s Field Athlete of the Week Honors
Junior Arkansas State track and field thrower Menachem Chen was named Sun Belt Conference Men’s Field Athlete of the Week.
A-State Bowling No. 3 seed in NCAA Championship
The Red Wolves enter the tournament with a 77-34 record and finished runner-up at the Conference USA Championship
Man Arrested in Craighead County, Accused of Beating Pregnant Woman
Court documents show that an Earle man was arrested in Craighead County for beating a pregnant woman in his car and preventing her from escaping.
ASP Investigating Officer-Involved Fatal Shooting of Jonesboro Man
The Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division is investigating an officer-involved fatal shooting involving the Department of Corrections K-9 team.
