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A-State’s First National Bank Arena Prepares for Fall Semester with New Upgrades

The arena underwent improvements throughout the summer, including new indoor lighting that creates a brighter atmosphere and allows for light shows during events.

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Community Garden to be Topic at Upcoming Jonesboro University Heights Lions Club Meeting

Members of the Jonesboro University Heights Lions Club will learn about community gardening at their next meeting.

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JRN Pets of the Week: Meet Ryn and Little Girl

Each week, Jonesboro Right Now teams up with the Northeast Arkansas Humane Society (NEAHS) to feature local pets available for adoption.

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Jonesboro, Lake City District Court Clerk’s Offices Recognized for Data Quality

The honor recognizes outstanding achievement in maintaining accurate court records, improving the quality of case information, and ensuring that court data provides a reliable picture of the work of Arkansas courts.

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Jonesboro Man Faces Multiple Felonies Following Drug Raid Near Church

A Jonesboro man faces multiple felonies after police said he used his cell phone to coordinate drug sales out of a home located near a church.

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The Learning Center to Host Fundraising Event in Jonesboro Supporting Adults with Intellectual Disabilities

Guests will enjoy an evening of celebration while making a meaningful investment in the future of individuals served by TLC.

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Trumann Man in Murder Case Back in Arkansas After Tennessee Arrest

The Trumann man arrested in Tennessee in connection with a missing person investigation and the discovery of suspected human remains has returned to Arkansas.

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Four A-State Graduates to be Recognized as Emerging Young Alumni

This marks the eighth year of the recognition program honoring Arkansas State's outstanding young alumni.

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Man Accused of Leading Police on High-Speed Chase Throughout Jonesboro

Police arrested a man after they said he led officers on a high-speed chase through Jonesboro with his headlights off, crashed his vehicle, and was ultimately identified through an officer's visual identification, a birth certificate found in the car, and matching social media photos.

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A-State’s ASBTDC Releases September Sessions

The sessions will help participants separate fact from fiction when it comes to business funding.

Paragould Wins First Fox Football Faceoff, But Manila Nearly Takes the Vote Rams edge Lions 52%-48% in closely contested inaugural school pride competition; Paragould also wins Friday night's game, 45-21

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Paragould Wins First Fox Football Faceoff, But Manila Nearly Takes the Vote

Rams edge Lions 52%-48% in closely contested inaugural school pride competition; Paragould also wins Friday night's game, 45-21

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Former Hardy Police Chief Found Guilty on All Charges

A Sharp County jury has returned guilty verdicts against former Hardy Police Chief Scott Rose, according to the court clerk assigned to the trial.

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Nashville’s airport would be renamed for Dolly Parton under Tennessee governor’s proposal

Nashville International Airport would be renamed for Dolly Parton under a proposal announced Friday by Tennessee's governor.

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Newport Man Held on $1M Bond for Internet Stalking of a Child, Faces up to Life in Prison

A Newport man is being held on a $1 million cash/surety bond after police said he arranged to meet an underage victim to have sex.

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Sanders Announces Appointments, One from Jonesboro

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Thursday announced appointments to various governing boards and commissions, with one of the appointees being from Jonesboro.

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Final-Minute Penalty Kick Pushes Red Wolves Past Lumberjacks 2-1

Arkansas State (1-2-1) soccer earned the win in the final minute of the match with a penalty kick scored off the foot of Lu Flores against Stephen F. Austin (1-2-1) for the 2-1 win Thursday evening at the A-State Soccer Complex.

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Jonesboro-University Rotary Club Presents $5K Check Benefiting Food Bank of NEA

"It just doesn't feed the student that is housed in our school; it feeds everybody that is out in the home."

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Hoops & Howls Set for Oct. 1 at First National Bank Arena in Jonesboro

Hoops & Howls will bring together fans, families, alumni, community partners and supporters for an evening celebrating A-State basketball through food, fun and the first on-court look at the 2026-27 Red Wolves.

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Tropical Storms Karina and Lowell form in the Pacific Ocean as Dolly churns in the Atlantic

Tropical Storms Karina and Lowell formed Thursday in the Pacific Ocean, both of which were expected to become hurricanes in the next few days, the National Hurricane Center said.

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As super El Nino strengthens, study suggests that climate change is intensifying El Ninos

A new study suggests that El Ninos — the natural climatic chaos agent that pops up periodically and spikes global temperatures — are getting stronger because of human-caused climate change.

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MusiCares to honor U2 as 2027 Persons of the Year at a star-studded Grammy-weekend gala

MusiCares will honor Irish band U2 as its Persons of the Year at a February gala kicking off Grammy Awards weekend. Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr. will be celebrated at a Feb. 5 dinner and tribute concert at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.

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Snoop Dogg brings the VMAs back to Los Angeles as host for Sept. 27 show

The MTV Video Music Awards are returning to the West Coast this month and they've got a very West Coast host — Snoop Dogg.

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In an age of instant answers, educators say there’s a case for letting kids struggle a little

When children forget their lunch, can't solve a math problem or don't know how to get somewhere, the instinct for parents can be to step in immediately. But sometimes, the problem is an opportunity.

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US marks 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacks

Americans are commemorating the 25th anniversary of 9/11, remembering the shock, the dead and the sweeping consequences of the al-Qaida attacks on symbols of U.S. might and prosperity.

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Girl Scouts’ first cookies for dogs will go on sale in January

Man's best friend is getting some love from the Girl Scouts. Girl Scouts of the USA said Tuesday its first cookies for dogs will go on sale in January.