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Red Wolves secure two-game series at Louisiana Tech with 8-2 win
The Red Wolves scored first, taking advantage on the basepath in the second inning.
Level 3 sex offender accused of living less than 100 feet from Jonesboro park, given $500K bond
A high-risk sex offender was arrested after police said he failed to report an address change and moved just steps away from two public parks in Jonesboro.
Trio arrested following fight and gunfire at Jonesboro business
Court documents stated that a fight at a Jonesboro business escalated into a chaotic scene involving multiple weapons, including a shotgun.
1 week ago in Lifestyle
Apple’s ‘big week’ launches a pair of $599 devices aimed at budget buyers
Apple CEO Tim Cook promised a "big week" of product announcements has seen the introduction of a new budget-friendly iPhone trim, an entry-level MacBook tier, updated iPad Air models, refreshed monitors and higher-end chipsets. All of which was on display at hands-on media events held Wednesday in New York, London and Shanghai.
1 week ago in Entertainment
The director and ‘The Bride!’ Maggie Gyllenhaal and Jessie Buckley dare you to meet your monster
Maggie Gyllenhaal had earned a little currency as a filmmaker and wanted to make something big. Something epic. Something honest. Something that wouldn't just hit a vein, as she'd done with her first film, an adaptation of Elena Ferrante's "The Lost Daughter," but burst it wide-open.
UPDATE | Pedestrian struck on Main and Washington
A pedestrian was struck on Main and Washington Wednesday afternoon.
Jonesboro mayor unveils rebranding of city’s public transportation system
"GOJO isn't just a name change, it's reimagining what public transit means for Jonesboro," Copenhaver said.
2026 Jonesboro State of the City Address highlights growth, investment, connectivity, and planning
During his sixth State of the City address, Jonesboro Mayor Harold Copenhaver outlined progress across infrastructure, public safety, connectivity, and long-term planning.
Engskov makes Brooks Wallace Award watch list
The College Baseball Foundation announced Wednesday morning that senior shortstop Patrick Engskov has been named to the Brooks Wallace Award Watch List.
Baptist Memorial and AMMC finalize merger and appoint new CEO to lead hospital
The merger between Memphis-Based Baptist Memorial Healthcare and Arkansas Methodist Medical Center of Paragould has been completed.
1 week ago in Lifestyle
The weight loss boom is reshaping American aesthetics
An estimated 63% of weight loss drug patients now seeking facial treatments have never set foot in a cosmetic clinic before. Thirty-one million Americans are now taking GLP-1 weight loss medications, according to KFF polling data from November 2025.
March events at FOA Stage, Too in downtown Jonesboro
The Foundation of Arts (FOA) has announced free events throughout the month of March at their Stage, Too venue in downtown Jonesboro.
A-State’s Ashford earns first career win in 10-2 win over Louisiana Tech
The Red Wolves defeated the Bulldogs Tuesday night at J.C. Love Field at Pat Patterson Park.
1 week ago in Entertainment, Trending
An Oscar race that looked like a runaway may be a close call, after all
Who says to beware the Ides of March? A March 15 Academy Awards may feel late. By then, it will be almost a year since "Sinners" sunk its teeth into moviegoers last April. Some nominees have been on the campaign trail since the Cannes Film Festival in May.
1 week ago in Entertainment
Robert De Niro delivers Lincoln’s civility warning at a Carnegie Hall benefit
Robert De Niro walked onto Carnegie Hall's stage Tuesday night, unannounced and to loud applause. He didn't make any speeches, at least none of his own. After a career defined by playing gangsters, an avenging taxi driver and a paranoid prize fighter, the Oscar-winning actor recited a call for civility, as first spoken by Abraham Lincoln.
1 week ago in Sports
Shohei Ohtani is the show again in Japan for the World Baseball Classic
It's officially named the World Baseball Classic. But for the Group C games in Japan, simply call it the world according to Shohei Ohtani.
1 week ago in Sports
Top-ranked tennis player Aryna Sabalenka announces engagement to Georgios Frangulis
Top-ranked tennis player Aryna Sabalenka has announced her engagement to Brazilian businessman Georgios Frangulis. Sabalenka posted a video of the proposal on Instagram, accompanied with the words "You & me, forever" along with a ring and heart emoji.
1 week ago in National
Jasmine Crockett concedes to James Talarico in Texas Democratic Senate primary
Jasmine Crockett on Wednesday conceded the Democratic primary in the Texas Senate race to James Talarico. The congresswoman called on the party to unify behind the state representative, who clinched the nomination overnight.
1 week ago in National
Republicans brace for an ugly fight in the Texas Senate runoff between Cornyn and Paxton
The mess in Texas may be just beginning. Four-term Sen. John Cornyn and his allies spent nearly $70 million to survive the first round of the party's nomination fight on Tuesday. He was slightly ahead of conservative firebrand Ken Paxton, the state attorney general, with more votes still being counted on Wednesday.
Jason Allen wins primary race for Craighead County sheriff, candidates react
"People showed up to the polls and now it's time for me to show up and do my part," Allen said.
