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Jody Barker Named Editor-In-Chief of Jonesboro Right Now
Jonesboro Right Now is welcoming a new leader to its newsroom as Jody Barker is named the organization's new editor-in-chief.
4 days ago in National
Trump threatened to bomb Oman because he’s unhappy with country’s deal with Iran, officials say
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Oman because he is unhappy the country is close to a deal with Iran to manage ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, two regional officials said Tuesday, a day after Trump leveled the threat.
4 days ago in Entertainment
Hayden Panettiere’s on-and-off boyfriend was at apartment where she died, police report says
Hayden Panettiere's on-and-off boyfriend Brian Hickersonand his brother Zach Hickerson were at the South Carolina apartment where the actor died over the weekend, according to a police report released Tuesday.
4 days ago in National
Penn State frat pledges were made to cut and bag cocaine for college drug ring, authorities say
Penn State fraternity pledges were made to cut and package cocaine for a drug ring that was run out of two off-campus frat houses, authorities said.
4 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Frank Beard, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame drummer of boogie-rock trio ZZ Top, dies at 77
Frank Beard, the drummer for the Texas boogie-rock trio ZZ Top who kept the tempo for the band's biggest hits like "Sharp Dressed Man," "Legs" and "Gimme All Your Lovin,'" has died. He was 77.
Special Needs Martial Arts Program in Lake City Offers Scholarships for Students in Need
A Lake City martial arts program is providing scholarships for special needs kids to experience martial arts.
Hytrol Presents $500K Check to A-State’s Upcoming CREST Center in Jonesboro
"Our future is tied to this region, and we believe that one of the most important investments that we can make is in the people that drive that future."
SANY Nutrition Group Announces Opening of New Jonesboro Manufacturing Facility
The company announced it was investing more than $30 million into the project and planned to create over 150 jobs over three years.
New Arkansas Portal to Simplify College Application Process
Under the new system, students can apply up to five participating colleges without paying application fees.
ASU-Newport Names Lindley Gilliaum Dean of Applied Trades
Throughout her tenure, Gilliaum has worked to strengthen academic programs, support faculty and students, expand community and industry partnerships, and secure additional resources for technical education.
4 days ago in Sports
LIV Golf to end season early and cancel the Michigan team event
LIV Golf is ending its season one week earlier than planned, announcing Monday it will not hold the team championship in Michigan next week and instead crown the team champion this week 20 miles north of Indianapolis.
4 days ago in Lifestyle
The best fabric for extreme heat? It’s more complicated than you think
When it's really hot out, getting dressed seems pretty simple: Wear something light, loose and made for summer. But textile researchers say it's actually a little more complicated than that.
4 days ago in Sports, Trending
Serena and Venus Williams return to doubles and lose close match in Cincinnati
Serena and Venus Williams played their first doubles match together since the 2022 U.S. Open and lost a thriller, 2-6, 6-1 (10-8) to Marta Kostyuk and Peyton Stearns on Monday night at the Cincinnati Open.
4 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Madonna leads 2026 MTV Video Music Awards nominations, followed by Taylor Swift
Madonna leads the 2026 MTV Video Music Award nominations, the network announced Tuesday. The pop superstar has been nominated in every decade of her musical career. She has 19 competitive MTV VMA wins and in 1986 became the first solo female artist to receive the Video Vanguard Award.
Suspect in Back-to-Back Jonesboro Pedestrian Crashes Given $5M Bond, Faces Life in Prison
The Bay man accused of injuring multiple people in two pedestrian crashes in Jonesboro was given a $5 million cash/surety bond by a judge Monday and could be in prison for life if convicted.
AGFC Expo Teaches Landowners How to Increase Deer and Wildlife Habitat
The day will open with a session of vendor displays, so landowners can make connections with experts in various fields of land management techniques.
Jonesboro’s Foundation of Arts to Present ‘Come From Away’ to Begin 40th Season
The Foundation of Arts is preparing to kick off its 40th season in September, while also honoring first responders.
Paragould Man Arrested on Rape, Sexual Assault Charges After Previous Charges Dropped
A Paragould man who previously had felony sexual assault charges dropped now faces similar charges following an investigation that began last fall.
UA Little Rock and NYITCOM at A-State Partner for New Medical School Pathway
Qualified students have the opportunity to earn a bachelor’s degree from UA Little Rock before continuing to NYITCOM at A-State for medical school.
Jonesboro Human Development Center to Host Community Yard Sale and Craft Fair in October
The event will feature food trucks, as well as arts and crafts and secondhand vendors.
