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A-State to host events highlighting Dating and Domestic Violence Awareness Month
The Office of Institutional Integrity and Title IX is hosting a series of events on campus at Arkansas State University for Dating and Domestic Violence Awareness Month, which is acknowledged in October.
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Jonesboro man accused of raping underage victim
A Jonesboro man facing is facing multiple charges after police said he raped an underage victim.
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Caraway Road expansion aiming to improve traffic flow, pedestrian safety
The City of Jonesboro is taking the next step in a long-awaited project to expand a portion of Caraway Road to not only improve traffic, but also make sure pedestrians are safe.
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A-State announces free application weeks for prospective students
Arkansas State University will offer free application weeks for prospective students applying for admission to the fall 2026 undergraduate term.
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Jonesboro restaurants operating in challenging times
Local restaurant owners share challenges to being profitable
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Arkansas fire fatalities highest on record, Fire Marshal’s Office says
October is National Fire Prevention Month: State fire marshal emphasizes fire safety.
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UPDATE | Parking debacle at concert
First event with cashless paid parking at First National Bank Arena is problematic, attendees say.
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ASU System and Arkansas National Guard announce new partnership
Representatives from Arkansas State University System and the Arkansas National Guard announced a new partnership on Thursday.
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Road closures planned in downtown Jonesboro
Road closures are planned in downtown Jonesboro over the next two days for events.
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NEA Out of the Darkness Community Walk aims to raise suicide awareness
The Arkansas Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention will hold its annual Northeast Arkansas Out of the Darkness Community Walk in October in downtown Jonesboro.
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Police: 2 Jonesboro men threatened coworker with gun over job performance
Two Jonesboro men are facing terroristic threatening and assault charges after police said they worked together to stop and intimidate a victim who recently reported them for poor job performance.
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Día de los Muertos – Day of the Dead Celebration scheduled in Jonesboro
The Centro Hispano of Arkansas invites the community to attend the annual Día de los Muertos – Day of the Dead Celebration in November.
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ASU to recognize undefeated 1975 football team on Saturday
Corbin Lorick recalls the 1975 team and the role his dad, John Lorick, played
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A-State announces students graduating at Summer 2025 Commencement
Arkansas State University has announced the names of students who completed degree requirements to graduate during Summer Commencement at First National Bank Arena.
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$150K bond given to Jonesboro man accused of possessing child sexual abuse material
A Jonesboro man is being held on a $150,000 cash/surety bond after police said he shared child sexual abuse material on his social media.
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ASBTDC October events aimed to help small business owners
The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center (ASBTDC) at Arkansas State University will offer opportunities in October for current and future small business owners to learn about funding, growing and marketing their businesses.
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Car giveaway set for Saturday in Jonesboro
Cavenaugh Hyundai teams up with Sonic and Jonesboro Media Group to giveaway new vehicle
3 weeks ago
October’s low-cost pet vaccination clinic scheduled, registration open
Registration is open for October's low-cost pet vaccination clinic.
3 weeks ago
A-State’s engineering programs achieve accreditation for 6 more years
The bachelor’s degree programs in civil, electrical and mechanical engineering at Arkansas State University have been reaccredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, the global accreditor of college and university programs.
3 weeks ago
St. Bernards holds ribbon cutting for new Longevity Center
A ribbon cutting was held Tuesday for a new Jonesboro clinic aimed at helping patients live longer, healthier lives.
