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Red Wolves place second in preseason poll; Rose and Shannon earn preseason SBC Honors
Arkansas State women’s basketball was picked to finish second in the Sun Belt Conference in the 2025-26 Preseason Coaches Poll with two Red Wolves named in the preseason honors, the league announced Monday.
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November Neighborhood Cleanup scheduled in Jonesboro
November's Neighborhood Cleanup has been scheduled.
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A-State to hold 13th celebration of National Day on Writing as ‘Movable Feast’
Multiple departments at A-State are inviting everyone to join their two-day celebration of the National Council of Teachers of English's National Day on Writing.
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Three killed in Greene County accident
Two additional people injured in fiery crash Friday
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$250K bond set for Jonesboro man accused of rape
A Jonesboro man is being held on a $250,000 cash/surety bond after police said he raped an intoxicated person.
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FOA to host 2 sessions of Breakfast with Ballerinas this year
The Foundation of Arts will be holding two separate sessions of Breakfast with Ballerinas this year, giving little dancers another chance to meet some of the FOA’s ballerinas and enjoy some breakfast.
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Jonesboro sex offender accused of uploading child sexual abuse material online
A Jonesboro sex offender is facing multiple felony charges after police said he had uploaded child sexual abuse material online.
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3 arrested in connection to downtown Jonesboro fight
An investigation into a fight that occurred in downtown Jonesboro earlier this month has resulted in the arrests of three people.
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Bluegrass Monday welcomes Gary Brewer and the Kentucky Ramblers
Gary Brewer and the Kentucky Ramblers will perform a concert of bluegrass music on Oct. 27 as part of KASU's Bluegrass Monday concert series.
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Police investigate threat made to Riverside High School, 1 person detained
Authorities investigated an online threat made to Riverside High School, and a person had been detained, the district said.
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Art + Design department plans Halloween Arts Bash at Windgate Center
Offering a creative and family-friendly way to celebrate Halloween, the Department of Art + Design at Arkansas State University will host its seventh annual Halloween Arts Bash on Oct. 31.
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ASP Highway Safety Office launches campaign to discourage distracted driving
The Arkansas State Police Highway Safety Office on Oct. 17 launched the statewide distracted driving campaign: "Put the Phone Away or Pay."
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A-State receives National Science Foundation instrument grant
Arkansas State University received a National Science Foundation (NSF) Major Research Instrumentation award to support research by utilizing a highly advanced research instrument.
3 weeks ago
Sloan selected for St. Jude national predoctoral research symposium
An Arkansas State University student has been selected to participate in the prestigious St. Jude National Symposium for Predoctoral Research this week in Memphis.
3 weeks ago
Learn about green infrastructure at KJB’s Green-Up Jonesboro event
Keep Jonesboro Beautiful is inviting Jonesboro residents to the Green-up Jonesboro Sip-and-Share next Thursday.
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International Studies among 10 schools chosen for Arkansas shade trees program
A hands-on lesson in science and community responsibility is taking root at a Jonesboro school with help from a state program.
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Affidavit: Brookland mother left one-year-old son unattended in bathtub, found dead 14 minutes later
A Brookland mother is facing a felony manslaughter charge for her one-year-old son's death, after police said he was left unattended in a bathtub for 14 minutes.
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Red Wolf Renaissance Fair to return to Jonesboro in November
Fantasy and history will collide next month as the Red Wolf Renaissance Fair returns to Craighead Forest Park for the second year to raise awareness for red wolf conservation.
3 weeks ago
Going viral, or bacterial? Sick season is clocking in
Cooler weather brings common ailments. Limiting germ exposure, staying up to date with available vaccines, and knowing what products you need to help relieve symptoms is essential.
4 weeks ago
Arkansas Glass Container Corporation announces leadership changes
The Arkansas Glass Container Corporation announced Tuesday that Sid Rosenbaum is its new CEO and chairman of its Board of Directors, and that Jordan Rosenbaum is its new vice chairman.
