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A-State promotes Yu to vice chancellor for institutional effectiveness, innovation and strategy

Dr. Fen Yu has been promoted to vice chancellor for institutional effectiveness, innovation, and strategy at Arkansas State University.

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St. Bernards’ annual Butterfly Release to celebrate and remember loved ones

With the symbolic release of hundreds of live butterflies, the 18th annual Butterfly Release continues to celebrate and honor the memories of loved ones impacted by hospice.

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Affidavit: Investigation into Jonesboro massage parlors uncovers prostitution

Court documents said an investigation into two Jonesboro massage parlors uncovered an operation where sexual services were routinely sold, and the cash proceeds were laundered through casino machines in two states.

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$200K bond given to Jonesboro man accused of beating victim, threatening to kill them

A Jonesboro man is being held on a $200,000 cash/surety bond after police said he beat a person in their own home, held them at knife point, and threatened to kill them.

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Cail and Whitlock earn preseason All-Sun Belt honors; Red Wolves place second in SBC preseason poll

The Sun Belt Conference announced the 2025 volleyball preseason awards and coaches poll on Wednesday, including two Red Wolves and a second-place selection in the West Division.

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Empower announces chief broadband officer

Empower, Delivered by Craighead Electric, announced the appointment of Adrian Flye as Chief Broadband Officer.

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Brookland schools, city leaders collaborate on solutions for traffic congestion

Brookland Public Schools, along with city leaders, are working to make sure children are safe and traffic moves smoothly as the first month of the new school year continues.

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Arvest Foundation awards $2.5K grant to support El Centro Hispano

“We look forward to seeing how this Arvest Foundation grant can expand the impact of El Centro’s work and help make a difference in the lives of college students in our community.”

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Man accused of taking part in $200K Jonesboro bank fraud scheme

A man faces multiple felony charges after police said he and several other suspects took part in a bank fraud scheme in Jonesboro, resulting in over $200,000 in losses.

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Stil/Leven, Still/Even (Still Life Exhibition) to open at Bradbury Art Museum

The exhibition “Stil/Leven, Still/Even” will open to the public with a 5–7 p.m. opening reception Thursday, Aug. 21, at Bradbury Art Museum.

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Downtown Jonesboro BBQ Festival announces music lineup

Live music, barbecue, vendors and more bring visitors to downtown Jonesboro Sept 26-27

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NAACP president speaks on temporary closure of E. Boone Watson Center

The Craighead County NAACP president expressed concern over the temporary closure of the E. Boone Watson Center during public comments of Tuesday's city council meeting.

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Food Bank of NEA continues to raise awareness though Empty Bowls fundraiser

The Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas will be holding its sixth annual Empty Bowls fundraiser next month as it continues its efforts to raise awareness and funds to feed families across Northeast Arkansas.

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A-State recognized as ‘StormReady’ campus by National Weather Service

Just as students prepare to arrive at Arkansas State University for the start of the fall semester, the Office of Emergency Management is announcing its redesignation as a StormReady campus community.  

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Crowley’s Ridge District’s first Scout Expo scheduled in Jonesboro

Scouts from across Northeast Arkansas will be joining forces to boost scout numbers during the Crowley's Ridge District of Scouting America’s first Scout Expo later this month.

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BAM to present ‘Echoes of Silent Migration’ and ‘Taking Up Space’

The exhibitions “Echoes of Silent Migration” and “Taking Up Space” will open to the public with a 5–7 p.m. opening reception on Thursday at Bradbury Art Museum.

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Jonesboro sanitation routes to be on adjusted schedule for Labor Day

Jonesboro sanitation routes will be on adjusted schedules during Labor Day week.

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Pets of the Week Aug. 18

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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NPR Tiny Desk Contest returns to Little Rock with Arkansas Showcase, Jonesboro artist to be featured

Little Rock Public Radio, in collaboration with Arkansas NPR affiliate stations KUAF and KASU, will host the third annual NPR Tiny Desk Contest: Arkansas Showcase, in which a Jonesboro artist will be featured.

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Man accused of running over victim with vehicle in Jonesboro, nearly severing foot

A man wanted in another state is now facing a first-degree battery charge in Jonesboro after police said he ran over another man with a vehicle, nearly severing the victim’s foot.

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This year’s song of the summer is a ballad, not a banger. Here’s what that says about us

For the past 14 weeks and counting, the top Billboard spot has been held by a love ballad: Alex Warren's "Ordinary." As Berklee College of Music professor and forensic musicologist Joe Bennett notes, the February release is "a fair bit slower than the mean average for the Hot 100, or for a historical song of the summer."

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NEA District Fair to showcase live music

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Julia Roberts, Anna Wintour, Ralph Lauren and more pay tribute to Giorgio Armani

Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani's work spanned the worlds of celebrity, fashion and power. His death announced Thursday at age 91 has elicited an outpouring of tributes.

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Al Roker lends his voice and meteorology skills to the new PBS Kids animated show ‘Weather Hunters’

This fall, everyone's favorite weatherman is getting a kick out of launching his own educational cartoon TV show — "Weather Hunters," which premieres Monday on PBS Kids.

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Justin Bieber announces ‘Swag ll’ will arrive Friday

Never say never... again? In July, Justin Bieber surprised fans by releasing his seventh studio album, "Swag," hours after he teased it on billboards and social media posts. It turns out, he wasn't done yet. On Thursday morning, Bieber shared that "Swag II" will arrive on Friday.