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4 weeks ago

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.

4 weeks ago

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.

4 weeks ago

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.

4 weeks ago

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.

4 weeks ago

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.

4 weeks ago

A-State’s ASBTDC Releases September Sessions

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

4 weeks ago

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

4 weeks ago

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.

4 weeks ago

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.

4 weeks ago

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.

4 weeks ago

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.

4 weeks ago

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."

4 weeks ago

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.

4 weeks ago

$149.3M in Arkansas Rural Health Grants Awarded; St. Bernards, NYITCOM Among Recipients

Healthcare in Craighead County and Northeast Arkansas is getting a financial boost as the state rolls out nearly $150 million in federal grants aimed at transforming rural healthcare.

4 weeks ago

Hammaker Receives Jordan Smith Undergraduate Fellowship

Samantha Hammaker, a junior psychology major from Cabot, was one of five students from across the country selected for the fellowship.

4 weeks ago

DCFS Launches Statewide Hiring Campaign to Recruit Child Welfare Professionals

The campaign aims to fill vacancies throughout the state that further DCFS’ mission to protect children and strengthen families.

4 weeks ago

New Statewide Research Provides a Deeper Look at Hunger Across Arkansas

Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance and Arkansas's six Feeding America food banks unite to release the Arkansas Hunger Continuum, providing new insights into barriers, needs and realities of hunger across Arkansas.

4 weeks ago

Public Safety Sales Tax to Appear on November Ballot After Receiving Enough Signatures

Voters will decide on whether to implement a city 5/8-cent sales and use tax to be used to fund various public safety initiatives in Jonesboro, after officials certified that enough signatures were collected to place the issue on the November ballot.

4 weeks ago

Bradbury Art Museum in Jonesboro Presents ‘more-than-human’ Exhibition

The artists challenge the assumption that humans stand at the center of the natural world, through video, immersive projection, sound, scent and scientific data.

4 weeks ago

A-State Announces 2026 Football Game Sponsors and Giveaways

Along with several historic milestone celebrations, each home contest is set to include exclusive stadium giveaways, game-day themes and promotions built to unite the entire community.

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