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2 weeks ago

KLEK Announces 9th Annual Juneteenth in Jonesboro Celebration Week

Weeklong event to include parade, community fair, health initiatives, worship service, Black history exhibit, jazz concert, and fireworks celebration.

2 weeks ago

UPDATE | Man Dies After Shooting, Person of Interest Detained

Officers responded to Southbrook Drive around 8:15 p.m.; victim later died at hospital as investigation continues

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2 weeks ago

Greene County Man Pleads Guilty to Murder and Battery Charges

Matthew Jaimes has pleaded guilty to one count of Murder in the First Degree and one count of Battery in the First Degree.

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2 weeks ago

A-State Partners with Kalmer Solutions, Launches Student-Led Cybersecurity Center

The initiative is formalized through a three-year agreement between A-State and Kalmer Solutions to collaboratively develop, fund and sustain the program.

2 weeks ago

Opening Date of Jonesboro Public Pools Announced

Pool season is quickly approaching in Jonesboro, as the city's public pools are to open soon.

2 weeks ago

NEA Fellowship Mass Choir to Host Auditions in Jonesboro for November Concert

The NEA Fellowship Mass Choir will be holding musician and vocalist auditions for its November concert titled "IN GOD, WE SERVE."

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2 weeks ago

Two A-State DPT Students Receive $20,000 Scholarships

The “Bridging the Gap: Arkansas Physical Therapy Underserved Community Service Scholarship,” which originated in 2023, is designed to help students in the state pursue a career in physical therapy.  

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2 weeks ago

Ckyler Tengler Records A-State No-Hitter

It's the Seventh No-Hitter in A-State History in the Red Wolves' 12-0 Win over Little Rock

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2 weeks ago

Abilities Unlimited Celebrates Grand Opening of New Burke Avenue Location in Jonesboro

Abilities Unlimited celebrated the grand opening of its new Burke Avenue location with a ribbon-cutting on Tuesday.

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2 weeks ago

Jonesboro Fire Department Shares April Run Report

In April, the Jonesboro Fire Department responded to just over 1,000 incidents within the 80+ square miles that make up the JFD's region.

2 weeks ago

NALC, USPS Delivers Food Security with Annual ‘Stamp Out Hunger’ Food Drive Benefiting Food Bank of NEA

The Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas encourages area residents to participate in the nation’s largest one-day food drive on Saturday.

2 weeks ago

A-State to Honor Graduates During Two Commencement Ceremonies 

Approximately 2,565 candidates will have their degrees confirmed on Saturday.

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2 weeks ago

Pets of the Week // May 5

JRN has partnered with area animal shelters to present “Pets of the Week.”

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2 weeks ago

Occupational Therapist Pleads Guilty to One Count of Permitting Child Abuse and Four Counts of Contributing to the Delinquency of Juvenile

As a result of her guilty plea, Morrison is prohibited from working with children in any professional capacity and will surrender her occupational therapy and related licenses

2 weeks ago

EF-Unknown Rating Issued to Tornado that Touched Down Near Craighead/Poinsett County Line

A twister touched down near the Craighead/Poinsett County line during the tornado-warned storm last week, the National Weather Service said Monday.

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2 weeks ago

Hoxie Woman Arrested for Motor Vehicle Theft and Hit and Run Accident in Greene County

A Hoxie woman is being held in the Greene County jail after police said she stole a Camaro and failed to stop after striking another vehicle and fleeing the scene.

2 weeks ago

New Work Zone Safety Public Service Announcements Feature Real-Life Experiences from ARDOT Employees

The advertisements are part of a concerted effort to provide a more direct, unfiltered approach to advancing work zone safety in Arkansas.

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2 weeks ago

Jo Ann Nalley to Receive Honorary Doctoral Degree from Arkansas State University

Arkansas State University will confer the honorary Doctor of Public Service degree upon Jo Ann Nalley of Jonesboro, one of A-State’s longest serving and most dedicated staff members.

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2 weeks ago

A-State’s College of Agriculture Announces Top Graduating Students for 2025-26

The College of Agriculture at Arkansas State University recognized its outstanding students for the 2025-26 academic year during Convocation of Scholars.

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2 weeks ago

Late-Inning Heartbreak Sends Arkansas State to Series Loss at Old Dominion

Red Wolves rebound from shutout with dominant win but surrender Sunday finale on walk-off to drop Sun Belt road series 2-1.

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