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THE SPOTLIGHT | Weiner’s Living Crown Jewel: Buddy Schwarz Celebrates 103 Years
World War II veteran, lifelong farmer and one of America's oldest surviving veterans honored by hometown and community during surprise birthday celebration
Family Medicine Physician Dylan Fedor, D.O., Joins UAMS Family Medical Center in Jonesboro
In addition to caring for patients, Fedor will train future family medicine physicians as an assistant professor with the UAMS Northeast Family Medicine Residency Program.
Boozman Vows New Farm Bill Vote After Committee Defeat
Arkansas senator says SNAP dispute—not farm policy—stalled legislation and promises another vote in September.
Sun Belt Announces 2026-27 Men’s Basketball Conference Schedule
Arkansas State’s slate features nine home and nine away contests.
Conservation Incentive Program Paves Way for Landscape-Level Wildlife Habitat Improvement
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s Conservation Incentive Program continues to pay big dividends for wildlife habitat in Arkansas.
White Coat Ceremony Planned for First Class of A-State’s College of Veterinary Medicine
Students have been on campus for orientation the first week of August. CVM classes will begin Wednesday, a week before A-State's regular semester commences.
Portion of Main Street to Close for Structural Assessment of Building
A portion of Main Street in downtown Jonesboro is set to close to vehicular traffic for a building's structural assessment.
Jonesboro Woman Accused of Attacking Elderly Family Member
Police arrested a Jonesboro woman after they said she allegedly assaulted an elderly family member during an argument.
Jonesboro Man Faces 44 Counts of CSAM Possession Following Investigation
A Jonesboro man faces multiple charges after an investigation revealed that he was in possession of child sexual abuse material and created deepfake imagery.
ASU System Board of Trustees Approves Revised Budgets for A-State Projects
The Arkansas State University Board of Trustees, in a special-called meeting Friday, approved revised budgets for two upcoming projects on the A-State campus.
Paragould Man Held on $100K Bond, Accused of Negligent Homicide in Fatal Highway 49 Crash
The charges and arrest stem from an investigation into a fatal crash on Highway 49 on Jan. 21. Brookland police had requested assistance from Arkansas State Police.
Jonesboro Committees Discuss Shelter Insurance Building as Second Police Station Location
Two Jonesboro committees met Thursday evening to discuss the purchasing of a building on Highland Drive to house a second police station.
Sanders Announces Jonesboro, Paragould as Arkansas’ Capital for a Day
Jonesboro will be Arkansas' Capital for a Day, followed by Paragould, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Detroit makes Jahmyr Gibbs NFL’s newest highest-paid running back with 3-year deal
The Detroit Lions have agreed to a contract extension with Jahmyr Gibbs, a three-year deal worth up to $75.7 million that his agents say makes him the NFL's newest highest-paid running back.
ARDOT to Host Public Involvement Meetings to Discuss Jonesboro to Osceola Connector Study
The public may view meeting materials and provide written comments online beginning Friday, Aug. 7.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Undrafted rookie quarterback Haynes King leads Panthers to 33-30 comeback win over Cardinals
Maybe a team should've drafted Haynes King. The rookie quarterback ran in from the 5 on the final play to give the Carolina Panthers a 33-30 victory over the Arizona Cardinals in the Hall of Fame game that kicked off the NFL preseason on Thursday night.
2 weeks ago in World
Plan to limit ‘vertical drinking’ decried by pub landlords and UK politicians
A proposal to limit "vertical drinking," a bureaucratic euphemism for having a pint while standing, has turned into a political headache for one local government council in London.
2 weeks ago in World
Student kills at least 7 people at a high school and a home outside Bangkok, officials say
A student opened fire at a high school outside Bangkok on Friday, killing at least five people and wounding more than 20, according to authorities, who said he also appeared to have killed his two grandparents at the family home earlier in the morning.
NYITCOM’s SHARE Program Provides Unique Research Opportunities for NEA Students
As Jayson Smith approached his sophomore year at Nettleton High School, he knew he wanted to pursue a career in medicine, but he didn’t really know where to start.
Closing the Gap: How CREST is Fueling Northeast Arkansas’ Industrial Expansion
The Career Readiness Education & Skills Training program was developed in 2025 after state research identified specific local industries projected to experience severe employee shortages over the next decade.
