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Jonesboro man accused of raping underage victim
A Jonesboro man facing is facing multiple charges after police said he raped an underage victim.
Caraway Road expansion aiming to improve traffic flow, pedestrian safety
The City of Jonesboro is taking the next step in a long-awaited project to expand a portion of Caraway Road to not only improve traffic, but also make sure pedestrians are safe.
A-State announces free application weeks for prospective students
Arkansas State University will offer free application weeks for prospective students applying for admission to the fall 2026 undergraduate term.
2 weeks ago in National
Trump says US is in ‘armed conflict’ with drug cartels after ordering strikes in the Caribbean
President Donald Trump has declared drug cartels to be unlawful combatants and says the United States is now in an "armed conflict" with them, according to a Trump administration memo obtained by The Associated Press on Thursday, following recent U.S. strikes on boats in the Caribbean.
2 weeks ago in World
Munich Airport temporarily shut after drone sightings, another mysterious overflight in EU airspace
Munich Airport was temporarily shut down overnight after several drone sightings in the area, the latest mysterious drone overflights in the airspace of European Union member countries, officials said.
2 weeks ago in National, Trending
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is set to be sentenced and faces the possibility of years in prison
Sean "Diddy" Combs faces sentencing Friday in a sordid criminal case that could keep him locked up for years.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Schlittler’s playoff gem for Yankees against rival Red Sox prompts Boone to say `A star is born’
Making only his 15th major league start, Cam Schlittler struck out 12 in eight dominant innings Thursday night as the New York Yankees blanked Boston 4-0 to win their AL Wild Card Series in a deciding third game.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Cubs beat Padres 3-1 to win Wild Card Series, advance to NL Division Series against Brewers
Pete Crow-Armstrong hit an RBI single off a shaky Yu Darvish, and the Chicago Cubs shut down Fernando Tatis Jr. and the San Diego Padres for a clinching 3-1 victory in Game 3 of their NL Wild Card Series on Thursday.
Jonesboro restaurants operating in challenging times
Local restaurant owners share challenges to being profitable
2 weeks ago in Sports
Tigers catcher Dillon Dingler takes down hometown Cleveland Guardians in Wild Card Series clincher
Playing in the ballpark where he attended many games as a youngster, second-year catcher Dillon Dingler hit a go-ahead solo homer in the sixth inning to lead the Detroit Tigers to a 6-3 victory over Cleveland in the decisive Game 3 of their AL Wild Card Series.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Short-handed 49ers stop Rams on downs in overtime, preserving a 26-23 victory
Everything seemed to indicate the San Francisco 49ers were in for a long night when they traveled south on a short week without Brock Purdy, Nick Bosa, George Kittle and their top three wide receivers to face the surging Los Angeles Rams.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Want to eat more plant-based meals? Maggie Baird, Billie Eilish and Finneas’s mom, has some ideas
Maggie Baird says her vegan cinnamon rolls are a family favorite — including to her children, who happen to be the world-famous musicians Billie Eilish and Finneas.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Decoding Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life a Showgirl’: A guide to her references
For Taylor Swift's most dedicated audience, a new album means new opportunities to decode Easter eggs in her lyrics and music videos. The pop superstar's 12th studio album has no shortage of clever clues and references to her public life and discography.
Arkansas fire fatalities highest on record, Fire Marshal’s Office says
October is National Fire Prevention Month: State fire marshal emphasizes fire safety.
UPDATE | Parking debacle at concert
First event with cashless paid parking at First National Bank Arena is problematic, attendees say.
ASU System and Arkansas National Guard announce new partnership
Representatives from Arkansas State University System and the Arkansas National Guard announced a new partnership on Thursday.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
Beloved ‘Reading Rainbow’ returns after nearly 20 years with new host Mychal Threets
After nearly 20 years, the beloved, long-running children's series "Reading Rainbow" is back, this time on the KidZuko YouTube channel.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner sue Ray J for defamation over racketeering claims
Kim Kardashian and her mother, Kris Jenner, are suing her ex-boyfriend Ray J for saying they are under federal investigation and on the verge of being indicted.
Road closures planned in downtown Jonesboro
Road closures are planned in downtown Jonesboro over the next two days for events.
NEA Out of the Darkness Community Walk aims to raise suicide awareness
The Arkansas Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention will hold its annual Northeast Arkansas Out of the Darkness Community Walk in October in downtown Jonesboro.
