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ASU System Board of Trustees hears update on A-State College of Veterinary Medicine
A-State's upcoming College of Veterinary Medicine remains on track for a fall opening with accreditation and facility construction proceeding as expected, A-State Chancellor Todd Shields told board members.
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Pets of the Week – Feb. 16
JRN has partnered with the Northeast Arkansas Humane Society to feature “Pets of the Week."
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Several club meetings scheduled at Jonesboro library
Several clubs are scheduled to meet at the Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library during February.
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Alphas & A.T.L.A.S. 5K Run & Walk for Autism to be held April 11 in Jonesboro
The 5K aims to raise awareness for autism during Autism Acceptance Month.
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Jonesboro Police investigate fatal train accident
Police say a train struck a pedestrian near Ellis Lane and Prospect Road
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A-State Baseball Sweeps Stony Brook
Three home runs in the seventh led to a 12-5 eight-inning win
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A-State Women Falter in Huntington Against Marshall
Arkansas State was unable to rally late on the road at Marshall Saturday afternoon, falling 54-62
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A-State Men Fall Against South Alabama
Red Wolves battled into overtime against South Alabama for the second time this season before falling in a 92-88 decision
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A-State museum celebrates Black History Month’s origins
Dr. Gary Edwards will speak on the racial climate of the era and how African American communities in Arkansas reacted to the call to celebrate.
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KASU to feature photography exhibit for Black History Month
Attendees can view photos, including Little Rock Central High School, the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, AL, and other heritage locations.
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Annual Have-A-Heart Wish-A-Thon raises over $540,000 in Northeast Arkansas
The Wish-A-Thon is hosted by Jonesboro Media Group, KAIT, and Make-A-Wish Mid-South. The exact total for this year's event is $544,198.84 and counting.
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University of Arkansas Dean’s List includes Jonesboro students
The University of Arkansas announced students who earned a spot on the Dean's List for the Fall 2025 semester.
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A-State graduate finalist in intercollegiate broadcast competition
When Makenzie “Kenzi” Cutler was considering how to approach her semester class project, a documentary, she began thinking beyond the classroom and set her sights on the Amazon jungle.
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Cybersecurity tips to protect against scams from Jonesboro banks
Jonesboro banks are warning against various scams as scam tactics evolve.
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Multiple workshops planned in February at Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library
The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library has several events planned for all ages during February.
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Plan Jonesboro open house gathers feedback
The open house was an informal, drop-in discussion where residents could chat and share their thoughts on what they enjoy about Jonesboro, and how the city could improve.
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Have-A-Heart Wish-A-Thon roadblocks open in Northeast Arkansas
The 28th annual Have-A-Heart Wish-A-Thon is finally here, and communities in Craighead County have the opportunity to grant wishes through donations during this once-a-year event.
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Craighead County Libraries releases 2025 Year in Review
Throughout 2025, the library system welcomed new visitors while continuing to serve loyal patrons who rely on library resources, programs, and services.
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National Guardsman gifted new car in Brookland
Michael Whatley, a sergeant in the Arkansas Army National Guard, was gifted a refurbished vehicle on Wednesday.
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Lake City Fire Department kicks off Firefighter 1 training program
The Craighead County Firefighter 1 program began Feb. 7, with more than 30 students from departments across the region attending.
