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7 days ago in National

Inflation measure falls to nearly five-year low as gas prices fall and housing costs cool

A key measure of inflation fell to nearly a five-year low last month as apartment rental price growth slowed and gas prices fell, offering some relief to Americans grappling with the sharp cost increases of the past five years.

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Plan Jonesboro open house gathers feedback

The open house was an informal, drop-in discussion where residents could chat and share their thoughts on what they enjoy about Jonesboro, and how the city could improve. 

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Have-A-Heart Wish-A-Thon roadblocks open in Northeast Arkansas

The 28th annual Have-A-Heart Wish-A-Thon is finally here, and communities in Craighead County have the opportunity to grant wishes through donations during this once-a-year event.

1 week ago in Olympics, Sports

Chloe Kim falls short of Olympic three-peat, taking silver as Choi Gaon wins women’s halfpipe

Chloe Kim fell short in her bid to become the first Olympic snowboarder to win three consecutive gold medals, finishing second to Choi Gaon of South Korea in the women's halfpipe on Thursday.

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Craighead County Libraries releases 2025 Year in Review

Throughout 2025, the library system welcomed new visitors while continuing to serve loyal patrons who rely on library resources, programs, and services.

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National Guardsman gifted new car in Brookland

Michael Whatley, a sergeant in the Arkansas Army National Guard, was gifted a refurbished vehicle on Wednesday.

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Lake City Fire Department kicks off Firefighter 1 training program

The Craighead County Firefighter 1 program began Feb. 7, with more than 30 students from departments across the region attending.

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Jonesboro crime numbers down as population increases

Despite Jonesboro's population continuing to grow, overall crime over the past 10 years has decreased, Jonesboro Police Department Chief Rick Elliott said.

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Jonesboro 10-year-old sells artwork for Make-A-Wish

Kohl Beeson, who is 10 years old, said he has been painting since he was in kindergarten.

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A-State drops road contest at Georgia Southern

Statesboro, GA – Contributed – Arkansas State fell on the road at Georgia Southern, 60-69 Wednesday afternoon at Hill Convention Center. Crislyn…

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Caraway food distribution date set

The rescheduled date for the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas's USDA food distribution in Caraway has been set.

1 week ago in Sports

Chloe Kim on deck for chance at third straight Olympic gold

Now, it's Chloe Kim's turn to grasp a special spot in snowboarding's record book. Kim will be in the halfpipe Thursday night, trying to become the first snowboarder to win three straight Olympic gold medals.

1 week ago in National

Federal authorities announce an end to the immigration crackdown in Minnesota

The immigration crackdown in Minnesota that led to mass detentions, protests and two deaths is coming to an end, border czar Tom Homan said Thursday.

1 week ago in World

Ukraine’s Vladyslav Heraskevych out of Winter Olympics over banned helmet honoring war dead

Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych, a likely medal contender at the Milan Cortina Games, was barred from racing Thursday after refusing a last-minute plea from the International Olympic Committee to not use a helmet that honors more than 20 athletes and coaches killed in his country's war with Russia.

1 week ago in Entertainment

Actor Blake Lively and director Justin Baldoni go to New York in required effort to avoid trial

Actor Blake Lively and director Justin Baldoni came to a New York courthouse on Wednesday to see if her lawsuit alleging sexual harassment on the set of the 2024 romantic drama "It Ends With Us" could be settled before a May trial.

1 week ago in Olympics, Sports

Jessie Diggins fights injury to take bronze in race dominated by Sweden at Milan Cortina Games

Jessie Diggins of the United States battled through injury to claim bronze Thursday in the women's 10‑kilometer interval start, a race dominated by Sweden's Frida Karlsson as she won her second gold medal at the Winter Olympics.

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A-State powers past ULM

A-State scored 100 or more points against the Warhawks for the first time in series history, and it is the first time either side has surpassed the century mark in the series since 1955.

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THE EXPERT | DNW Outdoors discusses Migra Ammunition’s non-toxic solution for waterfowl and dove hunting

For hunters seeking the best stacked shotshells for waterfowl hunting or high-performance dove hunting ammo, Migra offers versatile, non-toxic solutions that deliver unmatched efficiency and ethical results.

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City of Jonesboro moves forward with infrastructure improvement funding application

The City of Jonesboro is set to apply for a $21 million federal grant to help fund infrastructure safety improvements near the Ridge Athletic Complex.

1 week ago in Sports, Trending

Seahawks enjoy morning beers, praise ‘best team in the world’ as Seattle celebrates Super Bowl title

Ernest Jones IV dropped a few choice words while praising his defensive teammates, his offensive line, his quarterback and the city of Seattle ahead of the Seahawks' Super Bowl victory parade on Wednesday.

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Jonesboro library hosting various events in March

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Several events are scheduled through March at the Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library.

8 hours ago in Business, Lifestyle, News

Winners of 24th Annual Delta Awards announced

The 24th Annual Delta Awards, in recognition of tourism excellence in Eastern Arkansas, were presented at Cooper Alumni Center on campus at Arkansas State University. 

11 hours ago in Food, Lifestyle, News

Arkansas ranks 3rd in nation for highest grocery spending; Jonesboro shoppers feel the strain

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According to data released by WalletHub, Arkansas ranks third in the nation for the highest percentage of income spent on groceries.

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Iran and the US lean into gunboat diplomacy as nuclear talks hang in balance

Iran and the United States leaned into gunboat diplomacy on Thursday as nuclear talks between the nations hung in the balance....

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U2’s new music honors Renee Good and draws inspiration from world events

U2 is returning with its first collection of new songs in nearly a decade, opening with a tribute to Renee Good...