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2 weeks ago

A-State Theatre Presents Ken Ludwig’s ‘Leading Ladies’ 

From acclaimed comic playwright Ken Ludwig, "Leading Ladies" is a side-splitting farce packed with outrageous disguises, romantic entanglements, and hilarious cases of mistaken identity.

2 weeks ago

Brighter Together: Jonesboro Welcomes Back the Annual Color Me D.A.R.E. Fun Run

The annual Color Me D.A.R.E. Fun Run returns for its 10th year on Saturday, April 25, offering a free morning of music, physical activity, and community connection.

2 weeks ago

Greene County Jury Finds Haney Guilty of Two Counts of Rape

A Greene County jury found Jamie Haney, 47, guilty of two counts of rape and sentenced him to a total of 60 years in prison, according to a press release from Prosecuting Attorney Sonia Hagood's office.

2 weeks ago

Bill and Alice Nix Spring Farm Day is Saturday

Attendees can enjoy family-friendly activities, including games, food, music and live demonstrations. 

3 weeks ago

April Events Scheduled at the Jonesboro Library

Events for everyone, from tweens to adults, are scheduled at the Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library.

3 weeks ago

Daughters Bring Back Bowling Tournament to Honor Westside Teacher, Benefit Scholarship

The Jonesboro community is invited to hit the lanes at Hijinx next month for a cause that strikes close to home for one family.

3 weeks ago

A-State Leads Sun Belt’s Vic Bubas Cup Standings Through Winter Season

Arkansas State sits atop the standings after piling up 75.0 points through 10 sports scored.

3 weeks ago

Winner of Jonesboro Right Now’s Second Birthday Celebration Giveaway Announced

The winner for Jonesboro Right Now's second birthday, $1,000 giveaway has been named!

3 weeks ago

Cashless Option To Begin To Be Implemented at Jonesboro City Parks

A cashless pay option will soon start to be implemented at various parks operated by the city's Parks and Recreation Department.

3 weeks ago

Christopher Teuton is Keynoter for 31st Annual Delta Symposium at A-State

He will make two presentations during this conference.

3 weeks ago

A-State Students Receive SURF, Internal Awards to Continue Research

The focus of SURF is to continue the development of undergraduate academic research efforts at Arkansas’s higher education institutions.

3 weeks ago

Why Can I Hear but Not Understand? When Speech Sounds Like Mumbling 

The issue is usually not how others are speaking, but how the ears are picking up sound when hearing loss is present. 

3 weeks ago

Jonesboro City Council Moves Forward with Plan to House E911 Administrative Staff at No Cost

Only the administrative staff, who have been scattered across various city offices, will be housed in this building.

3 weeks ago

Man Arrested for Homicide Released from Craighead County Detention Center After Witnesses Change Stories, Assistant Chief Deputy Says

A man arrested on suspicion of homicide has been released by the Craighead County Sheriff's Office after they said witnesses changed their stories.

3 weeks ago

SONIC Sends 3 Jonesboro Teachers to Ron Clark Academy Training as Part of $1M Nationwide Donation

The Jonesboro area SONIC crew was among the top 20 teams that each earned the opportunity to send two educators from their local community to this year’s RCA Experience.

3 weeks ago

Jonesboro Art League to Host Art Show and Sale Ahead of Mother’s Day

"There are so many local artists that are so talented," said Sherry Ellis, with publicity and promotions for NEAVAL. "You would have to come in and look just to see the variety."

3 weeks ago

Earth Day Celebration to be Held April 22 at A-State

Arkansas State University will celebrate Earth Day from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22.  

3 weeks ago

Walmart and Sam’s Club Kick Off 13th Annual ‘Fight Hunger. Spark Change.’ Campaign, Includes Northeast Arkansas

All U.S. Walmart stores and Sam’s Club locations are launching the Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign, including right here in Northeast Arkansas.

3 weeks ago

Arkansas State Run-Rules Memphis in Eight Innings

Red Wolves get big win, 12-2 at Tomlinson Stadium-Slayton Family Field

3 weeks ago

Jonesboro Worker Accused of Refusing to Return $19K in Overpaid Funds Following Payroll Glitch

A former employee of a local Jonesboro business is facing a felony theft charge after allegedly pocketing over $19,000 mistakenly paid out during a payroll glitch last spring.

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Japan’s Haruki Murakami to publish first new novel in 3 years with ‘The Tale of KAHO’ in July

A new book by Haruki Murakami will mark the first time a full-length novel by the Japanese author features a female main character and her pursuit of finding a way out of a bizarre world.

3 days ago in Entertainment

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4 days ago in Sports, Trending

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4 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny top Spotify’s first all-time most streamed artists list

It's her, hi! Taylor Swift has topped Spotify's first ever list of the most streamed artists of all time, published Thursday morning. She's followed by Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny. That comes as no surprise: In 2025 the artist born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio was named the streaming giant's most played artist of the year for a fourth time, dethroning Swift.

4 days ago in National, Trending

Trump reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug in a historic shift

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