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Jonesboro University Heights Lions Club to Display U.S. Flags Across Community for Independence Day
The Jonesboro University Heights Lions Club is displaying U.S. flags across community businesses and buildings in recognition on Saturday in recognition of Independence Day.
VIDEO | Explosion at CWL Substation Caught on Police Dash Camera
Police dash camera captures transformer explosion that briefly leaves 1,200 customers without electricity
1 week ago in Sports
Alex Ovechkin declares ‘I’m back!’ and re-signs with Capitals to return for a 22nd NHL season
Alex Ovechkin is not ready to skate away from the NHL, not yet, and now he gets a chance to make his career goal-scoring record even more difficult to break.
1 week ago in Entertainment, Trending
The best movies of 2026 so far, from ‘Project Hail Mary’ to ‘Rose of Nevada’
It's been a curiously seesawing first six months. The movies have been dominated as much by 26-year-old YouTuber-turned-filmmaker Curry Barker as they have 79-year-old Steven Spielberg.
1 week ago in National
Couple charged with felonies for Empire State Building climb-turned-proposal
A skyscraper-scaling daredevil told police that he and his girlfriend climbed the Empire State Building's antenna and unfurled a banner about love and peace because he wanted to "do something special" for their engagement, prosecutors said Thursday at the couple's arraignment on felony reckless endangerment, burglary and other charges.
ASP Highway Safety Offices Launches ‘Be a Sober Driver or Pay the Price’ This Fourth of July
Every year, the days around and including the Fourth of July holiday rank as one of the deadliest periods on the nation’s roads.
Paragould Man Accused of Possessing Drugs, Gun Near Children
A Paragould man is facing several felony charges after police said he was in possession of drugs and a firearm near children.
July’s Community Clean-Up Scheduled in Jonesboro
The cleanup is free and open to Jonesboro residents.
City Breaks Ground on New E911/Real Time Crime Center in Jonesboro
"This building, once it's completed, will be more than just four walls and a roof. This building will be the building where lives are saved."
1 week ago in National
The Onion’s new parody of Alex Jones’ Infowars starts with $100,000 to Sandy Hook families
The satirical news site The Onion isn't waiting to take possession of Infowars to launch a parody of Alex Jones ' conspiracy platform. More than a year after first trying to buy Infowars, The Onion on Thursday will debut a send-up under its own website with plans to give some of the revenue to families of the victims in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.
1 week ago in National
US employers pull back on hiring in June amid elevated inflation, global turmoil
U.S. employers slowed hiring last month and added only 57,000 jobs, less than half the previous month's total and a sign companies still have a cautious economic outlook.
1 week ago in Sports
Taylor Fritz wins match and style points at Wimbledon. De Minaur also advances
A well-dressed Taylor Fritz impressed again at Wimbledon on Thursday, beating compatriot Patrick Kypson 6-2, 6-2, 7-5 to reach the third round as Princess Kate visited the All England Club.
Craighead County, Northeast Arkansas Under Extreme Heat Warning
Craighead County and parts of Northeast Arkansas will be under an extreme heat warning on Thursday.
1 week ago in Sports, Trending
U.S. beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to round of 16 and keep its World Cup dreams alive
Malik Tillman stepped up for a free kick with a bloody sock and a new right boot after being stepped on by an opponent as the United States scrambled to protect a one-goal lead, down a man in a World Cup knockout round.
1 week ago in Entertainment
California to institute Bruce Lee Day, a first for a Chinese American in the state’s history
Martial arts icon Bruce Lee, who was born in San Francisco, will become the first Chinese American in California history with an annual namesake day.
Vatican cracks down on a traditionalist group by excommunicating its bishops
The Vatican responded aggressively Thursday to a traditionalist group that consecrated bishops without the pope's consent, declaring the Society of St. Pius X had formally broken with the Catholic Church.
Crews Respond to 3-Vehicle Crash in Jonesboro
Roads have been shut down as crews respond to a three-vehicle crash in Jonesboro.
ARDOT Announces Additional Effort to Reduce Litter on Arkansas Highways
In addition to diminishing the natural beauty of Arkansas, litter and roadway debris create safety hazards for motorists and for the crews responsible for removing them.
Two Arrested in Jonesboro, Accused of Possessing Drugs
Two people were arrested in Jonesboro after police said they found drugs on each of their persons.
Local Experts Warn of Severe Tick Season in Northeast Arkansas
As summer temperatures peak across Northeast Arkansas, local experts are warning residents that a severe uptick in tick activity is posing a double threat to area families and their pets.
