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John Lorick, a defensive back on the 1975 undefeated Arkansas State University football team, makes a tackle. ASU celebrates the undefeated team this Saturday at the Texas State game.

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Eleven and Oh and Nowhere to Go

Arkansas State set to recognize undefeated 11-0 football team this weekend

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A-State celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

The annual month-long celebration and free activities kicked off on Sept. 15 and continues through Oct. 20. 

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Arkansas Endocrinology clinics in Jonesboro, Little Rock join Arcare network

Arkansas Endocrinology announced Monday that its clinics in Jonesboro and Little Rock officially became part of the Arcare network.

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Pets of the Week Sept. 30

JRN has partnered with area animal shelters to present “Pets of the Week.” We will feature a handful of animals each week.

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2025 District Fair “in the books”

Attendance down due to weather and "unexpected circumstances"

Jonesboro Jets Aquatic Club hosts Jack Deacon Invitational USA Swim Meet

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Jonesboro hosts weekend USA swim meet

Jack Deacon Invitational was largest USA swim event in Jonesboro in 25 years

The UAMS Center on Aging Northeast is holding its second annual “Sock and Blanket Drive” for senior citizens in need for the upcoming holiday season across Northeast Arkansas.

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Local nonprofit helping seniors stay warm this holiday season

UAMS Center on Aging Northeast organizes sock and blanket drive

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TobyMac, MercyMe, Matthew West Thursday night

Christian artists set to perform at First National Bank Arena

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6th annual Pink Warrior Fun Run/Walk in Jonesboro set for October

In honor of National Breast Cancer Month in October, the St. Bernards Women’s Council will be hosting its 6th annual Pink Warrior Fun Run/Walk in Jonesboro.

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Nonprofit ASPSF names A-State alum as Volunteer of the Month

Statewide nonprofit Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund is proud to honor Shaneka Brandon of Craighead County as the September 2025 Volunteer of the Month. 

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A-State Theatre to present ‘Emma,’ adaptation of Jane Austen classic

Arkansas State University's Department of Theatre will begin its 2025-26 season with a production of Kate Hamill’s “Emma,” a bold adaptation of a Jane Austen classic.

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Jimmy Franklin named Kiwanis President

Jimmy Franklin was named the club's president Thursday during the club's annual awards and installation banquet at The Parsonage restaurant. I

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Arkansas Fires Sam Pittman

Multiple sources report the head football coach has been fired after Saturday's humiliating loss to Notre Dame

Arkansas State loses football battle at ULM 28-16

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A-State Drops Conference Opener at ULM

ULM tops A-State 28-16 for first win in series in 16 years

Talented musician and guitarist Sonny Hunt dead at 68 in Jonesboro, Arkansas

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Music community mourns loss of Sonny Hunt

Hunt was revered by musicians everywhere. "The guy the BEST guitar players look up to."

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Foundation for Jonesboro Public Schools awards over $50K in grants

The Foundation for Jonesboro Public Schools (JPS) handed out over $50,000 in grants to JPS teachers across the district on Friday.

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Police: Jonesboro men rammed vehicle in high-speed chase, threatened to kill victim

Two Jonesboro men are behind bars after police said they used their car to run another vehicle off the road and then threatened to kill one of its occupants.

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United Way of NEA celebrates Day of Caring

The United Way of Northeast Arkansas celebrated its annual Day of Caring on Friday with numerous community service projects.

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$250K bond for Jonesboro man accused of setting apartment on fire

A Jonesboro man is being held on a $250,000 cash/surety bond after police said he intentionally set his apartment on fire to “burn the ‘goons’ out.”

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Red Wolf Boulevard Starbucks set to close

The Starbucks located on Red Wolf Boulevard is set to close at the end of the week, according to multiple reports.

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