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Grain Management Completes Strategic Combination Forming Rightfiber
New company launches, creating one of the nation's largest privately held fiber broadband platforms to serve communities across 20 states
1 week ago in National
Top US doctors offer updated flu and COVID vaccine recommendations, aiming to ease confusion
Leading U.S. medical groups are urging people to get updated flu and COVID-19 vaccinations this fall, banding together Wednesday to issue shot guidelines — and highlight the science behind them — saying they hope to ease confusion caused by the Trump administration's changing advice.
1 week ago in Entertainment
Meet the 2026 ‘Dancing With the Stars’ cast
The newest cast competing for the Mirrorball Trophy on "Dancing With the Stars" was unveiled Wednesday, featuring the usual complement of entertainers, reality stars and athletes ranging from gold medalists to a Savannah Bananas player.
Former Suspect in 2019 Fatal House Fire Faces New Charges in Jonesboro Stalking Investigation
A man who faced now dropped capital murder charges in a 2019 fatal house fire is now facing new charges following a fire at his ex-girlfriend's Jonesboro home.
$25M Windgate Hall of Art and Innovation Opens at A-State
The new $25 million hall brings together students from Art + Design, Engineering and Computer Science to collaborate on creative, interdisciplinary projects.
Arkansas Graveler to Kick Off in Jonesboro, Take Riders Through the Delta
The Arkansas Graveler will return to Jonesboro this year, but this time, the city will be the starting point of a ride that aims to show off the Arkansas Delta to bikers.
Crews Respond to Early Morning Wreck Outside of Jonesboro
Crews responded to a highway wreck just outside of Jonesboro early Wednesday morning.
Jonesboro Traffic Stop Leads to Fentanyl Trafficking Charges for Two Men
Two men are behind bars after police said they discovered over 100 grams of drugs, including suspected fentanyl, hidden inside a U-Haul van during an early-morning traffic stop in Jonesboro.
Jonesboro City Council Approves Ordinances Placing Proposed Public Safety Tax on the Ballot
The Jonesboro City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved two ordinances involving the proposed public safety tax set to appear on the November ballot.
2 weeks ago in National
Lindsay Clancy trial jury deliberates for fifth day after telling judge they were deadlocked
Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial resumed deliberations Wednesday, a day after telling the judge they couldn't agree on whether the Massachusetts mother was criminally responsible for killing her three children.
2 weeks ago in Sports, Trending
Tiger Woods pleads no contest to reckless driving charge over rollover crash in Florida
Tiger Woods pleaded no contest to a reckless driving charge Wednesday following a rollover crash in March near his home in Florida where he initially was accused of driving under the influence.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
Ariana Grande steps out of the spotlight with gratitude at tour closing
Ariana Grande's final words, before she stepped offstage and out of the spotlight, were for her fans. Addressing the crowd during her last concert in London Tuesday before she takes a break from the public eye, the singer was full of emotion and gratitude.
Jonesboro Police Test New AI Dispatcher for Non-Emergency Calls
The Jonesboro Police Department (JPD) is rolling out a new, temporary addition to its E911 dispatch team this week: an artificial intelligence call taker.
Jonesboro Library to Adjust Hours for Staff Meeting
The library will be open for regular business hours after 10:30 a.m.
Jonesboro Man Held on $150K Bond After Allegedly Choking, Beating Pregnant Girlfriend
A Jonesboro man is being held on a $150,000 cash/surety bond after police said he attacked his pregnant girlfriend, choking her to the point of unconsciousness.
Baptist Memorial Hospital-Paragould Receives Five Awards for Heart and Stroke Care
Get With The Guidelines is the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s hospital-based quality improvement program that provides hospitals with the latest research-based guidelines.
Man Accused of Breaking into and Shooting at Jonesboro Home
A West Memphis man faces multiple charges after police said he shot at a Jonesboro home and forced his way inside.
Red Wolves for St. Jude and Volunteer A-State to Host Free Alumni Brunch
Both groups invite Arkansas State alumni and their families to the Carl R. Reng Student Union from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 11, for a chance to reunite with old classmates and meet new students while learning about important A-State philanthropies.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Carlos Alcaraz returns to the US Open with a victory, Aryna Sabalenka also wins her first match
Carlos Alcaraz was nervous. He was excited. Best of all, he was pain-free. Alcaraz beat Roman Safiullin 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 on Monday, showing no problems with the right wrist injury that had sidelined the 23-year-old Spaniard since April.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
Amid backlash, museum cancels planned Met Gala exhibit on fashion designer John Galliano
The Metropolitan Museum of Art is canceling its planned exhibit honoring British designer John Galliano — plans that had led to bitter backlash from the Jewish community and beyond because of the designer's past antisemitic and racist statements.
