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6 days ago in Lifestyle

You should be dancing, yeah. Moving to music offers all kinds of benefits as you age

Moving to music is one of the best ways to stay healthy. Medical professionals say it doesn't matter if it's Western line dancing, ballroom steps, salsa, tap, Zumba at the gym, or with a group

6 days ago in Sports

Heat wave at French Open impacts the clay courts and sends fans to sprinklers

Tennis players at the French Open say they haven't experienced conditions this hot at Roland Garros since the Paris Olympics. And the 2024 Olympics were held in July and August.

Arkansas congressman says farmers need certainty as House recess sends lawmakers home until June 8

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Crawford Discusses Iran, Fuel Prices and Farm Bill During District Visit

Arkansas congressman says farmers need certainty as House recess sends lawmakers home until June 8

Monette to get new traffic light at HIghways 18/139

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Monette to get Long-Awaited Traffic Light

Light goes up at Highway 18/139 intersection by Summer 2027

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Glow-in-the-Dark Events for Teens Scheduled in Early June at Jonesboro Library

The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library has events set for early June exclusively for teens, with a glow-in-the-dark twist.

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Jonesboro’s June Neighborhood Cleanup Scheduled

The City of Jonesboro announced the date of June's Neighborhood Cleanup.

Valley View wins 5a baseball championship

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Northeast Arkansas Brings Home Three Championships

Valley View, Tuckerman and Marked Tree all bring home hardware from state championship events

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Echoes of Honor: The Deep Roots of Memorial Day in Craighead County

Memorial Day isn't just a national holiday; for Craighead County, it is also a deeply local story.

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A-State Athletics Breaks Department GPA Record for Second Straight Semester

Arkansas State Athletics recently completed the spring semester with a school-record 3.25 all-department GPA and 244 student-athletes who earned a place on the Athletics Director’s Honor Roll.

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Two Plan Jonesboro Meetings Scheduled in June

The City of Jonesboro has two Plan Jonesboro input meetings scheduled for June.

2026 Best of NEA Winners Revealed

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Over 651,000 Votes Decide Best of Northeast Arkansas

The red carpet was rolled out at the Embassy Suites to celebrate the release of the 2026 Best of Northeast Arkansas winners

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NYITCOM at A-State Marks 10th Anniversary, Celebrates Impact on Healthcare in Arkansas

“We are doing what we committed to do, and a healthier Arkansas is the beneficiary."

Outdoor pet adoption booth under a red canopy; people chat near cages with small dogs, banner reads 'Help Us – Help Them' for ARC Angels Animal Rescue.

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Jonesboro Animal Rescue Holds ‘Adopt and Shop’ Event for Rescue Dogs

A Jonesboro animal rescue, in collaboration with a local business, worked together Saturday for one mission: Helping rescue dogs find a new home.

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A-State Track and Field Qualifies 12 Athletes for NCAA West First Rounds

Twelve Arkansas State athletes are set to compete on May 27-30 at John McDonnell Field in Fayetteville.

The Fox Named Arkansas Radio Station of the Year

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The Fox Named Arkansas Radio Station of the Year

Jonesboro Media Group sweeps four categories at Thursday event in Little Rock

Over Two Inches of Rain Fell Friday

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Over Two Inches of Rain Fell Friday

Northeast Arkansas finally got a meaningful dose of rain

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Tyronza Man Arrested After Allegedly Stalking Daughter, Threatening to Shoot Multiple People

A Tyronza man is facing multiple charges after police said he harassed his daughter and threatened to shoot multiple people following her move from his home.

1 week ago in National

FDA staff blindsided by move allowing more e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches onto US market

Senior officials in the Food and Drug Administration's tobacco center were blindsided by a recent decision that opens the door to allowing more unauthorized electronic cigarettes and nicotine pouches onto the U.S. market, The Associated Press has learned.

1 week ago in World

Congo curtails funeral wakes in Ebola outbreak as WHO upgrades risk assessment

Authorities in northeastern Congo banned funeral wakes and gatherings of more than 50 people Friday in an effort to curb a rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak in a region where medical workers have struggled with a lack of resources and pushback from angry residents.

1 week ago in Features

A proposed additive ban could change New York’s pizza and bagels, some say for the better

After more than a decade of mixing and kneading dough in his family's Brooklyn pizzeria, Salvatore Lo Duca recently made a distressing discovery: A key component of their thin-crust pies, bromated flour, contained a suspected carcinogen already banned in much of the world.

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Last call? States look to extend bar and restaurant hours during the World Cup

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World Cup fans in a growing number of U.S. cities won't have an issue finding a well-poured pint to go with their late-night match. State leaders across the U.S. are signing off on extending bar and restaurant hours during the world's most-watched sporting event.

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Dua Lipa and actor Callum Turner are married

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Dua Lipa and actor Callum Turner are married, local officials in London confirmed to The Associated Press. They tied the knot Sunday at Old Marylebone Town Hall.

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Serena Williams is returning to pro tennis at age 44 after nearly 4 years away from the sport

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Serena Williams is returning to professional tennis at the age of 44 after nearly four years away from the sport. The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion has accepted a wild-card invitation to play doubles at the upcoming Queen's Club grass-court tournament in London, the WTA Tour announced Monday.

7 hours ago in Entertainment

A guide to the bookstores owned by your favorite authors

Amazon remains the dominant force, but physical, brick-and-mortar stores have rebounded — and stores owned by authors such as Ann Patchett are now a niche unto themselves, found everywhere from Brooklyn to New Mexico.

8 hours ago in Entertainment

YouTuber box office boom: ‘Backrooms’ and ‘Obsession’ draw Gen Z to theaters

Young audiences turned out in droves to movie theaters around the country this weekend. It wasn't for the big budget "Star Wars" movie, "The Mandalorian and Grogu, " which fell sharply in its second weekend, however, but for a small budget horror from a 20-year-old first-time filmmaker that began on the internet.