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3 days ago

Jonesboro City Council Approves Purchase of Playground Equipment for New Planned Park

The Jonesboro City Council on Thursday approved two resolutions Thursday night regarding the purchase of playground equipment for a new planned park on Disciple Drive.

3 days ago

A-State Falls on the Road to Louisiana Tech, 2-0

Arkansas State (3-7-2, 1-5-0 SBC) soccer totaled 14 shots with none scoring against Louisiana Tech (4-8-2, 2-3-1 SBC), while the Bulldogs found two second half goals on 28 total shots for the 2-0 final score Sunday afternoon at Mark Caruthers Field.

3 days ago

Jonesboro City Council Approves Land Use Agreement for Planned NEA Children’s Museum

The Jonesboro City Council on Thursday approved a land use agreement with the planned Northeast Arkansas Children's Museum.

3 days ago

Red Wolves Shine in Four-Set Victory Over South Alabama

Three Red Wolves recorded career highs in kills as Arkansas State volleyball (9-8, 5-1 SBC) completed a series sweep of South Alabama (7-11, 2-4 SBC) with a 3-1 (28-26, 21-25, 25-16, 25-17) victory on Saturday afternoon inside First National Bank Arena.

3 days ago

JRN Pets of the Week: Amelda and Crema

In this week's spotlight, we have Amelda, who is intelligent and energetic, and the young and playful Crema, both just waiting to be adopted.

4 days ago

Study: Arkansas Ranks as 5th Least Safe State in America

A new study has placed Arkansas in the bottom five of all U.S. states, citing high rates of traffic fatalities, violent crime, and workplace injuries.

5 days ago

Nettleton Raiders Win Second Straight Fox Football Faceoff Vote, Earn $250 Booster Club Donation

Nettleton won the game 43-33, extending its winning streak to four games

5 days ago

Maloney and Whitlock Lead the Red Wolves to Victory Over South Alabama, 3-0

Mia Maloney and Kaitlin Whitlock recorded standout performances and powered Arkansas State volleyball (8-8, 4-1 SBC) to a 3-0 (25-19, 29-27, 25-21) victory over South Alabama (7-10, 2-3 SBC) on Friday night inside First National Bank Arena.

5 days ago

GCT Relies on Dominant Ground Game, Brookland Miscues for 38-20 Homecoming Win

On Greene County Tech’s homecoming night, the team put on a show for the students and alumni with a 38-20 blowout against the Brookland Bearcats.

6 days ago

City Council Approves Downtown Jonesboro Pedestrian Safety Infrastructure

According to the resolution, pedestrian all-stops would be installed at three intersections along Washington Avenue in downtown Jonesboro.

6 days ago

Green and Parsons Discuss Economy, Privacy in District 1 Debate on ASU-TV

Two challengers vying for the U.S. House of Representatives District 1 seat squared off over the economy, government surveillance, and higher education during a live televised debate Thursday night.

6 days ago

Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux Announces Grand Opening Date for Jonesboro Location

Over the summer, the restaurant underwent extensive hiring efforts to bring on approximately 85 team members for the Jonesboro location.

6 days ago

Proposed Public Safety Sales Tax in Jonesboro Debated on KLEK 102.5

Representatives from both sides of the proposed public safety sales tax ballot issue debated Wednesday night.

6 days ago

Jonesboro Gas Prices Creep Up as National Average Sees Slight Drop Despite Autumn Records

Local drivers are seeing a slight increase at the pump this week as gas prices in Jonesboro nudge closer to the $4 mark, even as the national average experienced a modest dip.

6 days ago

A-State Dedicates College of Veterinary Medicine’s Equine Barn

Dubbed the "Dash Goff Equine Center – Nodouble Barn" it is named after Dash Goff, who gifted $1 million to the CVM, which officially opened and started classes in August.

6 days ago

UPDATE | Power Restored to Portion of A-State Campus After Outage

A portion of the Arkansas State University campus has had its power restored following an outage.

6 days ago

WEATHER OUTLOOK | Late Season Heat Gives Way to Rain and Cooler Fall Temperatures Next Week

Summer is making one final push in Craighead County before giving way to true fall weather.

6 days ago

OPINION | A Fan’s Perspective

Lifelong A-State Fan Bob Troutt shares his thoughts on Arkansas State Football

6 days ago

A-State Faces Setback in High-Scoring Matchup Versus South Alabama, 56-49

A-State totaled 516 yards of total offense and posted seven touchdowns in a 56-49 setback versus South Alabama

7 days ago

5th Annual Friendsgiving Set for Mid-November at Native Brew Works in Jonesboro

Diners can enjoy a night of fellowship, good food, and thanksgiving in November, all while supporting the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas.

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