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Portion of Main Street to be Closed for ‘Paint the Town Red’ Block Party
Drivers traveling through downtown Jonesboro this Friday should prepare for detours, as part of Main Street will be closed for the upcoming "Paint the Town Red" block party.
Nettleton Public Schools Celebrates Grand Opening of New Gymnasium
Leaders of the community and Nettleton Public School system gathered Tuesday to celebrate the grand opening of the district's new Fox Meadow Gymnasium with a ribbon-cutting.
4 days ago in World
Oil rises past $100 a barrel after the latest wave of Middle East attacks
The price of oil surpassed $100 a barrel for the first time since July after attacks on oil facilities and ships in the Middle East threatened to debilitate an already weakened supply chain.
4 days ago in Lifestyle
Families’ interest in their kids’ education is falling around the globe as scores drop, test shows
Families' interest in their kids' education is falling in many high-income countries as school systems struggle with plunging test scores, according to newly released results from a standardized test taken by 15-year-olds around the world.
4 days ago in Sports
Alcaraz says ‘I leave with a smile’ after epic US Open loss to Shelton
At the end, when five riveting sets and one agonizingly tight tiebreak were over — and when the latest-finishing match in U.S. Open history had concluded — Ben Shelton was not the only player smiling.
4 days ago in Entertainment
It’s ‘Pitt’ vs ‘Pluribus’ in drama and ‘Hacks’ vs ‘Widow’s Bay’ in comedy at the upcoming Emmys
It's "The Pitt" versus "Pluribus" and "Hacks" against "Widow's Bay" at the 78th Emmy Awards on Monday night. The stars of all four shows — Noah Wyle in "The Pitt," Rhea Seehorn in "Pluribus," Jean Smart in "Hacks" and Matthew Rhys in "Widow's Bay" — look to be runaway favorites for the top acting awards.
Paragould Man Accused of Threatening Family with Rifle, Held on $150K Bond
A Paragould man is behind bars after police said he pointed a loaded rifle at three family members and threatened to kill someone during a domestic disturbance.
Jonesboro University Heights Lions Club Hear About Impact of Master Gardeners
Guest speaker Dale Clark, a local Master Gardener, highlighted various projects the organization takes on to beautify and support the region.
Former Valley View Superintendent Bryan Russell Dies in Lake Norfork Drowning
Family, friends and Valley View community mourn longtime educator
Body of Adult Who Tried to Help Child at Crowley’s Ridge State Park Recovered
A multi-agency search for a missing swimmer at Crowley's Ridge State Park ended Tuesday afternoon when authorities recovered the body of an adult who disappeared after helping a struggling child to safety.
‘Treasure Hunt’ Mobile Office Coming to Jonesboro to Return $220K in Unclaimed Property
The mobile office will be set up at the Jonesboro Municipal Center Sept. 9 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The service is free.
Jonesboro D.A.R.E to Host Second Annual Golf Scramble in Late September
"The money that we do raise from this golf scramble, we will put it back into investing in our kids that we see throughout the year," said D.A.R.E. officer Lynae Prater.
Portion of Craighead County Road to Close for Road Work
A portion of a Craighead County road will be closed Wednesday for road work.
American Red Cross Blood Drives Scheduled in Jonesboro During September
The blood supply remains vulnerable after recovering from critically low levels during a summer blood shortage.
UPDATE | Road in Jonesboro Reduced to Two Lanes Following Traffic Accident
A road in Jonesboro has had its lanes reduced due to a wreck.
5 days ago in National
Cyclospora outbreak followed years of declining FDA foreign inspections
A nationwide outbreak of cyclospora tied to contaminated lettuce has heightened safety concerns about imported food, while underscoring a longer-term trend: U.S. regulators are conducting fewer international inspections to catch contaminated produce before it lands on American plates.
5 days ago in Sports
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani returns to lineup after 4-day break but won’t pitch again this season
Shohei Ohtani went 0 for 3 with two strikeouts and a walk in his return to the Los Angeles Dodgers' lineup Monday night after a four-day break to deal with lingering left knee and right biceps soreness. The two-way superstar isn't expected to pitch again this season.
5 days ago in Sports
Breanna Stewart embraces pressure on US as new faces chase a fifth straight World Cup
Breanna Stewart knows exactly how much pressure the U.S. team is under to keep its World Cup title streak going. The Americans have won four straight women's FIBA World Cup championships and she's been a part of the last three.
Craighead County Announces Continued Partnership with City of Jonesboro through Homeland Security Grant Program Funding
These grant funds help provide specialized equipment and training for Weapons of Mass Destruction response teams.
5 days ago in Entertainment
An Elon Musk documentary and a Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem thriller premiere at Venice
A slew of high-profile films are debuting Tuesday at the Venice Film Festival, including Alex Gibney's Elon Musk documentary, a psychological thriller with Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem, and a drama from Casey Affleck.
