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4 weeks ago

Love Your Heart: A Pharmacist’s Guide to Staying Heart Healthy 

Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death in the United States, but the good news is that many risk factors can be managed with the right support, education, and care.

4 weeks ago

Voting Underway for 7th Annual Best of Northeast Arkansas Awards

Visitors can cast ballots for their favorite local businesses, organizations, services and places across more than 200 categories

4 weeks ago

Bono woman held on $100K bond for sex offender registry violation

A Bono woman is being held on a $100,000 bond after authorities said she failed to register as a sex offender following a recent sentencing amendment.

4 weeks ago

Victim identified in fatal train accident in Jonesboro

The victim in the fatal train accident that occurred in Jonesboro over the weekend has been identified.

4 weeks ago

Two Jonesboro men arrested on felony meth charges after probation check

Two Jonesboro men are each being held on $150,000 cash/surety bonds after a probation compliance check.

4 weeks ago

Jonesboro puppy mill owner pleads guilty to aggravated cruelty to dog, cat or equine

A former Jonesboro puppy mill owner pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated cruelty to a dog, cat or equine, a Class D felony, on Wednesday.

4 weeks ago

First day early voting numbers in for Craighead County

Early voting has begun, and the voting numbers are in for Craighead County.

4 weeks ago

Police: Suspects attempted to cut cables on lawn mowers in botched Jonesboro Lowe’s theft

Dispatch received a call on Feb. 12 regarding individuals attempting to steal equipment in front of the business.

4 weeks ago

UPDATE | NWS storm spotter training session scheduled in Jonesboro

"Storm spotters are the 'eyes on the ground' that provide us ground-truth," said NWS Memphis warning coordination meteorologist Todd Beal.

4 weeks ago

Red Wolves drop midweek matchup at Ole Miss in walkoff

Arkansas State fell on the road at No. 16 Ole Miss in walk-off fashion Tuesday evening at Swayze Field.

4 weeks ago

Jonesboro man held on $100,000 bond after assaulting victim, burglarizing apartment

Jaheim Kyjaun Hooks, 24, faces three felony charges after police say he assaulted a victim and burglarized their apartment.

4 weeks ago

Jonesboro man faces felony charges, accused of strangling, threatening to kill victim

Dillion O'Brien Anderson, 30 is being held on a total of $125,000 in bonds.

4 weeks ago

Arkansas Commercial Truck Safety and Education Program applications now available

The next application cycle for the Arkansas Commercial Truck Safety and Education Program will begin on Tuesday, Feb. 17.

4 weeks ago

Craighead County farmer announced as 2025 Grow for the Green winner

Scott Flannigan, a Craighead County soybean producer, was announced a 2025 Grow for the Green Soybean Yield Challenge winner.

4 weeks ago

Kiwanis Pancake Day scheduled for March 7 in Jonesboro

Kiwanis Pancake Day has long been a popular and successful civic club fundraiser in Northeast Arkansas. In 2025, the club sold more than 2,000 tickets.

4 weeks ago

Gov. Sanders announces appointments, some from Craighead County

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced Tuesday several appointments to various government boards, with some appointees from Craighead County.

4 weeks ago

Civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson, who protested in Jonesboro, dies at 84

Civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson, who protested against racial injustice throughout his life and all over the country, including in Jonesboro, died Tuesday at age 84.

4 weeks ago

A-State announces students graduating at Fall 2025 Commencement ceremony

Arkansas State University has announced the names of students who completed degree requirements to graduate during Fall Commencement at First National Bank Arena.

4 weeks ago

A-State student secures Harvard University PPIA Fellowship 

An Arkansas State University student with aspirations for a career in public service will spend his summer at Harvard University, gaining experience to support his future goals.

4 weeks ago

Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas using ‘Vivery’ system to streamline food access

One of the most beneficial aspects of the program is immediate communication as it puts real-time resources in the hands of those in need.

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18 hours ago in National, Trending

Storms cancel more US flights as TSA remains under pressure from partial government shutdown

Thousands of flights across the U.S. were canceled or delayed Monday as powerful storms swept across the eastern half of the country and a partial government shutdown affecting airport security screeners dragged into a second month.

18 hours ago in Entertainment

Burgers, cocktails, sparkly new duds: Oscar winners, losers and guests hit the after-parties

For most people across the globe, Oscar night ends with the bestowing of that final golden statuette. Not for Oscar winners and guests, of course. Their night is just beginning.

18 hours ago in Lifestyle

When gas prices go up, changing the way you drive can stretch your fuel just a bit farther

When gas prices spike, filling up gets more painful. But consumers can do something to stretch their fuel just a little farther: Change the way they drive.

18 hours ago in Entertainment

Stars deliver modern and colorful looks on Oscars red carpet

Pops of color dominated the Oscars red carpet as stars like Renate Reinsve to Chase Infiniti stunned in colorful gowns that put a modern twist on traditional Oscars red carpet glamour.

18 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Duke heads into March Madness ranked No. 1 in AP Top 25, Purdue, St. John’s back in top 10

Duke is the No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament and No. 1 in the final AP Top 25 of the regular season. The Blue Devils received 50 first-place votes from a 57-person media panel in The Associated Press men's basketball poll released Monday, a day after they were named the top overall seed in the NCAA Tournament.