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1 week ago

Air Attack Powers A-State to Win Over Georgia State, 38-32

Jaylen Bonelli and Nana Burris fueled the passing attack as Arkansas State secured a homecoming win

2 weeks ago

Westside Warriors Score Double Victory in Fox Football Faceoff

Warriors defeat Trumann 28-12 and earn $250 for athletic booster club; Nettleton at Valley View up next

2 weeks ago

A-State Delivers Dominant Performance in Three-Set Victory at Southern Miss

Arkansas State volleyball (13-8, 9-1 SBC) limited Southern Miss (14-7, 5-5 SBC) to a season-low .030 attack percentage and picked up a 3-0 (25-15, 25-12, 25-17) victory on Friday night inside the Southern Miss Wellness Center.

2 weeks ago

Blazers Snap Losing Streak with Dominant 27-6 Win Over Eagles

Snapping their three-game losing streak on Friday, the Valley View Blazers faced their slump in front of their home crowd and went full throttle in a 27-6 victory over the Greene County Tech Eagles.

2 weeks ago

From Jonesboro to New York: Stafford and Frigo Celebrate Hometown Success Stories During Special ABC Broadcast

Marconi Award nomination brings longtime 104.9 The Fox morning hosts to New York City, where they reconnect with familiar faces making their mark on the national stage.

2 weeks ago

Shoffner, Wadlin Discuss Agricultural, Healthcare, Workforce Support in ASU-TV Senate Debate

Healthcare, agriculture, and workforce support were among the topics discussed during the student-run debate between two candidates vying for the U.S. Senate seat for Arkansas.

2 weeks ago

Foundation of Arts to Celebrate 40th Anniversary in Downtown Jonesboro This Sunday

Celebration highlights four decades of arts education and productions, facility improvements, and a vision for the future.

2 weeks ago

Jonesboro Secures $922K Transportation Alternatives Program Grant for New Craighead Forest Park Connection

Craighead Forest Park spans more than 700 acres and has long been a destination for a multitude of outdoor recreation, including popular walking, jogging, cycling and mountain bike amenities.

2 weeks ago

Jonesboro Man Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Sharing CSAM on Social Media

A Jonesboro man has been sentenced to half a decade in the Arkansas Division of Correction after pleading guilty to three felony counts of possession or use of child sexual abuse material.

2 weeks ago

Jonesboro Christmas Parade Announces Nonprofit Status Ahead of 79th Annual Event

As part of this new chapter, funds raised through sponsorships, donations, and parade entries will now serve a dual purpose.

2 weeks ago

Meet Lizzie Davis: Paragould’s Bachelorette for the ‘Blind Date with The Red Clay Strays’

Out of 44 hopeful candidates, a Paragould woman has been chosen to put her love life in the hands of Northeast Arkansas.

2 weeks ago

Forward Arkansas Awards $10K Grant to Jonesboro Public Schools, Other Arkansas School Districts

Forward Arkansas announced it was distributing grants to eight school districts throughout the state, with a Jonesboro district being one of the recipients.

2 weeks ago

A-State Survives in Five-Set Thriller at Southern Miss

Arkansas State volleyball (12-8, 8-1 SBC) posted a season-high 14 total blocks and limited Southern Miss (14-6, 5-4 SBC) to a .118 attack percentage in a hard-fought 3-2 (25-20, 25-16, 23-25, 21-25, 15-12) victory on Thursday night inside the Southern Miss Wellness Center.

2 weeks ago

A-State Finishes in Draw with South Alabama, 1-1

Arkansas State (3-7-4, 1-5-2 SBC) ended with their second tie in a row with a 1-1 draw to South Alabama (4-7-3, 2-3-2 SBC) Thursday afternoon at the A-State Soccer Complex.

2 weeks ago

UAMS Center on Aging Northeast Accepting Donations for Holiday Senior Blanket, Sock Drive

The UAMS Center on Aging Northeast is once again collecting warm items for seniors this holiday season.

2 weeks ago

A-State Football Player Arrested for Domestic Battering Over Social Media Dispute

An Arkansas State University football player was arrested Wednesday afternoon after police said he assaulted a woman on campus over a social media interaction.

2 weeks ago

New Rice-Focused Community Event in Downtown Jonesboro Announced

Officials gathered in downtown Jonesboro on Thursday to announce Grain and Gather, a new rice-centric event that will take over downtown in November.

2 weeks ago

Downtown Jonesboro Road to Close for Meal on Main Event

A temporary road closure will be in effect Thursday for Meal on Main, the City of Jonesboro announced.

2 weeks ago

Jonesboro Gas Prices Drop Below $3.90 as Winter-Blend Fuel Hits the Market

Drivers are seeing continued relief at the pump this week as gas prices in Jonesboro drop noticeably, aided by the seasonal shift to winter-blend fuel.

2 weeks ago

Red Cross: Blood Donors Needed Now, Donation Opportunities Available in Jonesboro

Donors of all blood types, especially those with type O blood, are needed to keep the blood supply steady ahead of the holiday rush.

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