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Craighead County committee advances ordinance calling for election to combine treasurer, collector offices
The Public Service Committee is asking the Quorum Court to consider a ballot measure to combine the offices.
Kelly leaves the Arkansas State University system after a year
Dr. Brenden Kelly will serve as president of his alma mater, Eastern Michigan University.
Craighead County road to close Thursday for road work
A Craighead County road will close Thursday for road work.
Jonesboro students receive laptops as part of AT&T initiative
CityYouth Ministries announced yesterday that AT&T and Human I-T had partnered to distribute 110 refurbished computers to students in Jonesboro.
City of Jonesboro to consider buying former Citizens Bank property
According to a resolution, Jonesboro would purchase three lots of land for $750,000.
1 week ago in National
Democrat wins Miami mayor’s race for the first time in nearly 30 years
Democrat Eileen Higgins won the Miami mayor's race on Tuesday, defeating a Republican endorsed by President Donald Trump to end her party's nearly three-decade losing streak and give Democrats a boost in one of the last electoral battles ahead of the 2026 midterms.
1 week ago in National
Storms bring heavy rain to the Pacific Northwest, snow and freezing rain to the Upper Midwest
The first of a series of powerful storms dumped heavy rain and swelled rivers in the Pacific Northwest on Tuesday, closing roads and prompting high water rescues.
1 week ago in Sports
A’ja Wilson wins AP Female Athlete of the Year following historic 4th WNBA MVP
A'ja Wilson stood atop the WNBA again in 2025, winning an unprecedented fourth MVP as her Las Vegas Aces earned a third championship in four seasons. For that, she earned The Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year on Wednesday for the first time in her career.
1 week ago in World
Machado’s daughter accepts Nobel Peace Prize in Venezuelan opposition leader’s absence
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado's daughter accepted the Nobel Peace Prize in Norway on her mother's behalf Wednesday, and said in a speech written by Machado that Venezuela shows the world "we must be willing to fight for freedom."
1 week ago in Entertainment, Trending
Beyoncé, Venus Williams, Nicole Kidman and Anna Wintour will co-chair next Met Gala
The new Met Gala co-chairs have been announced, and it's a high-powered quartet: Beyoncé, Venus Williams and Nicole Kidman will join Vogue's Anna Wintour in hosting the star-packed event next May.
Lady Red Wolves Buck Muleriders in 97-46 Victory
Five Red Wolves hit double digits on the way to Arkansas State’s sixth win in a row
1 week ago in Entertainment
In ‘The Chronology of Water,’ Imogen Poots found a great role, and a best friend in Kristen Stewart
After 20 years of acting in movies, television and on the stage, Imogen Poots is having a clarifying moment.
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Mike Trout remains in the mix for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic, but questions linger
Mike Trout, the cornerstone of Team USA's 2023 World Baseball Classic run, is still under consideration as the roster for the 2026 tournament takes shape.
Details emerge on Highway 351 accident that resulted in pedestrian death
The victim exited his vehicle on the roadway before being struck and killed.
A-State to Host Fall Commencement on Saturday, Dec. 13
A total of 2,335 degrees will be conferred to graduates.
UPDATE | JPD investigating residential burglary
The Jonesboro Police Department is investigating a residential burglary that occurred Tuesday morning.
A-State’s Cail named to 2025 AVCA Central All-Region Team
Arkansas State volleyball middle blocker Daedrianna Cail was named to the Division I Central All-Region First Team by the American Volleyball Coaches Association.
Craighead County Quorum Court approves 2026 budget
The budget passed with only one dissenting vote and includes employee raises and possible building expansion.
1 week ago in World
Japan assesses damage from 7.5 magnitude quake that injured 34
Japan was assessing damage Tuesday and cautioning people of potential aftershocks after a late-night 7.5 magnitude earthquake caused injuries, light damage and a tsunami in Pacific coastal communities.
1 week ago in National
Justice Department can unseal Ghislaine Maxwell sex trafficking case records, judge says
The Justice Department can publicly release investigative materials from a sex trafficking case against Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime confidant of Jeffrey Epstein, a federal judge said on Tuesday.
