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A-State Crushes South Alabama in 10-0 Run Rule
The A-State offense took no time to warm up, the first five Red Wolves knocking a hit, with Patrick Engskov batting in one run and Cason Campbell slapping a double to score two more, up 3-0 after the first half-inning.
Jonesboro University Heights Lions Club to Display Flags for Armed Forces Day
Flags are displayed at least 10 times per year, including national holidays and special days, weather permitting.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending
FIFA announces Super Bowl-style World Cup final halftime show featuring Madonna, Shakira and BTS
The World Cup final will feature a star-studded halftime show headlined by Madonna, Shakira and boy-band BTS. FIFA has announced that, for the first time, the final at the Metlife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19 will include a Super Bowl-style concert.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
After the Kendrick Lamar beef, can Drake come back with ‘Iceman’?
Drake has returned as the "Iceman." And the stakes couldn't be higher. His ninth studio album — and his first since his extravagant loss in a very public feud with Kendrick Lamar — arrives Friday.
Jonesboro Fire Department Earns National ‘Gold Helmet’ Status in Fight Against Cancer
Chief Marty Hamrick said this makes JFD one of only 165 departments in the United States to achieve this status, and only the second in the state of Arkansas, joining the Rogers Fire Department.
Work Underway on Clock Tower of Dean B. Ellis Library at A-State
Starting on Tuesday, May 12, renovations began on the clock tower, particularly focused on the bells and four-sided clock tower.
Crews Responding to Crash with Injuries on I-555, Helicopter on Scene
Crews are working a crash with injuries on I-555, according to Jonesboro E911 Dispatch.
Film, Novel Book Lovers Clubs Set to Meet at Jonesboro Library in Late May
Multiple club meetings are scheduled in May at the Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library.
UPDATE | Crews Responding to Large Fire in Jonesboro, Road Blocked
Part of Highland Drive is blocked due to a fire, Jonesboro E911 Dispatch said.
A-State Presents Distinguished Performance Awards to Staff
The 33rd annual Distinguished Performance Awards at Arkansas State University were presented to seven staff members and one departmental team.
Lighthouse Education Cooperative Receives $5,000 Grant to Enhance Campus Safety
The funding provided three new Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs), which were installed across campus in April.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Chaka Khan and Vince Gill recordings enter national registry
The new inductees into the National Recording Registry at the Library of Congress include Swift's blockbuster 2014 pop album "1989," Beyoncé's era-defining 2008 anthem "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)," Khan's genre-blending hit "I Feel for You," Vince Gill's emotional ballad "Go Rest High on That Mountain" and The Go-Go's groundbreaking debut album "Beauty and the Beat."
3 weeks ago in Sports
Braves reach 30 wins with another thrilling win that shows off myriad weapons
The Atlanta Braves keep finding new ways to win. It's all added up to being the first team in the big leagues to 30 victories.
Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum and Educational Center to Host Writers’ Retreat
This retreat will allow writers to collaborate and inspire, and be inspired by others. Several activities will take place, including craft talk, writing, mentoring and reading.
THE EXPERT | Your Skin Protects You; Do You Protect It?
Dr. Colton Nielson with St. Bernards Dermatology Procedure Center answers questions about skin and how we can keep ours healthy and youthful.
3 weeks ago in National, Trending
Prosecutors to retry Alex Murdaugh in deaths of wife and son after high court overturned convictions
Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions and life sentence for the deaths of his wife and son were overturned Wednesday by the South Carolina Supreme Court because the court clerk at his trial suggested he was guilty. But the disgraced lawyer won't be leaving prison anytime soon.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
20 years after a 22-minute ovation, Guillermo del Toro and ‘Pan’s Labyrinth’ return to Cannes
Twenty years ago, Guillermo del Toro premiered "Pan's Labyrinth" at the Cannes Film Festival. He went in anxious. It was toward the end of the festival and many journalists had left. The movie's production had been a nightmare.
$100K Bond Set for Jonesboro Man Accused of Threatening to Kill Multiple People, Tampering With Evidence
A Jonesboro man is being held on a $100,000 cash/surety bond after police said he damaged a home and threatened to kill multiple people earlier this month.
Jonesboro Couple Claims $50,000 Lottery Prize with Mother’s Day Ticket
A quick trip to the gas station on Mother’s Day led a Jonesboro couple to an instant lottery win.
Arkansas State University Systems Announces New Scholarship Targeting Arkansas Nontraditional Students
Scholarship funds are available for use at any ASU System institution, including Arkansas State University in Jonesboro.
