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Daylight saving time to begin Sunday
Prepare to spring forward one hour this weekend as Daylight saving time starts across the country.
Jonesboro EAST students partner with NEACTC to build emergency playground medical boxes
A group of Jonesboro students is working together to make sure medical attention can be quickly provided during recess.
A-State falls to Georgia Southern in Sun Belt Conference Tournament third round
Arkansas State men’s basketball made multiple rally efforts against Georgia Southern, but ultimately fell short.
ASPSF Day of Giving to support Jonesboro single parent students
The Day of Giving in Jonesboro will take place at Native Brew Works.
1 week ago in Entertainment, Trending
Britney Spears arrested and released, California sheriff’s records show, though charge is not clear
Britney Spears was arrested Wednesday night in Southern California and booked early Thursday, according to the Ventura County Sheriff's office, which didn't say what charge she faces.
1 week ago in National
Dow drops 1,000 points after oil spikes to its highest price since the summer of 2024
The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped more than 1,000 points Thursday after the price of oil spiked to its highest level since the summer of 2024 because of the war with Iran.
1 week ago in National
Savannah Guthrie makes offscreen visit to ‘Today’ show, first since her mother went missing
Savannah Guthrie made an off-camera appearance Thursday at NBC's "Today" show studios to thank colleagues for their support since her mother Nancy went missing from her Arizona home a month ago.
1 week ago in National
Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Noem after mounting criticism over her leadership
President Donald Trump on Thursday fired his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, after mounting criticism over her leadership of the department, including the handling of the administration's immigration crackdown and disaster response.
Arkansas State University SBTDC advisors earn nationally recognized Certified Business Advisor credential
The CBA designation recognizes advanced expertise in business consulting, strategic advising, and economic development support.
City of Jonesboro looking to expand coverage of tornado sirens
As Jonesboro's population continues to grow, the city is looking to expand the coverage of its tornado sirens.
A-State men’s basketball Head Coach Ryan Pannone announced as finalist for Joe B. Hall Award
Pannone was announced as one of 16 finalists for the 2025-26 Joe B. Hall National Coach of the Year Award.
UPDATE | Victim in fatal pedestrian accident in Jonesboro identified by Arkansas State Police
Arkansas State Police have identified the victim in Wednesday's fatal pedestrian accident.
The 60-day cliff: Inside the debate over Arkansas’s postpartum Medicaid limit
Arkansas is the only state in the nation that terminates postpartum Medicaid 60 days after delivery.
1 week ago in Sports
Aaron Judge and a loaded US roster hope to dethrone Ohtani’s Japan at the World Baseball Classic
Aaron Judge is trading pinstripes for a plain jersey with red, white and blue letters. "Getting the chance to wear that across my chest is going to be pretty powerful," the U.S. and New York Yankees captain said of the World Baseball Classic. "I think a lot of people have a lot of pride for their country."
1 week ago in Lifestyle
What to say if you’re in recovery and your workplace encourages social drinking
Picture this: It's lunchtime in the 1960s, and you're out with co-workers enjoying not one, not two, but three cocktails with your meal. While the three-martini lunch seems improbable today, workplaces still can be boozy places. After-work happy hours, corporate parties and client meetings at fancy bars are still expected in many areas of American corporate culture.
1 week ago in Entertainment
‘Brady Bunch’ house, used in exterior shots for the popular sitcom, gets LA landmark status
The LA city council voted unanimously on Wednesday to designate the the so-called " Brady Bunch " house in the San Fernando Valley as a historic-cultural monument. The vote grants landmark protections to the house on Dilling Avenue that was used for exterior shots of the TV sitcom that ran from 1969 to 1974.
1 week ago in National
What to know about the investigation into Catholic priests in Rhode Island and sexual abuse charges
A new investigation into the Catholic Diocese of Providence, Rhode Island, shows that an estimated 75 priests abused more than 300 children since 1950, with the state's top law enforcement chief warning Wednesday that the scope of the abuse is likely much bigger.
HPMEC honors history of quilts and Pfeiffer family with annual quilt show
To pay homage to the history of the importance of quilts in the community, HPMEC will host its second annual quilt show this month, through March 31.
1 week ago in World
Azerbaijan accuses neighbor Iran of a drone attack and vows to retaliate
Azerbaijan on Thursday accused Iran of a drone attack on its territory that injured four civilians, and it vowed to retaliate in a sign that the war in the Middle East was spreading.
Fentanyl, meth recovered during Jonesboro hotel arrest; three arrests made
A search for two people with active warrants at a Jonesboro hotel on Monday resulted in the seizure of fentanyl and meth, leading to multiple arrests.
