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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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Jonesboro Church to Host First-Ever Harvest Fest on Halloween
A Jonesboro church will be hosting a festival on Halloween to engage with the community and provide a safe outing for families.
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BA Eats Closes Southwest Drive Location, Consolidates Operations to The Yard
In a statement released Wednesday, the local eatery cited rises in rent, food costs, and labor expenses as the primary factors driving the closure.
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GOJO Expands its Fleet with Buses with Improved Driver Safety, Passenger Loading Features
GOJO, the public transportation system of Jonesboro, has recently new received new ADA-compliant buses along its regular route services.
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THE EXPERT | What Does ‘Joint Custody’ Actually Mean in Arkansas?
Rees Law Firm offers this overview of what parents should know about child custody in Arkansas.
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Two Men Face Felony Charges Following Tuesday Incident Near Nettleton STEAM
Two Jonesboro men are behind bars following an investigation into a "shots heard" report Tuesday afternoon that prompted a precautionary lockdown at the Nettleton STEAM school.
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Arvest Bank Warns About Bank Impersonator Scams
Arvest Bank is warning customers about the rise of impersonator scams following the release of the Federal Trade Commission’s latest data.
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ROTC at A-State to Induct Three Members into Hall of Heroes in 32nd Annual Ceremony
The Department of Military Science at Arkansas State University will induct three members into the ROTC Hall of Heroes during its 32nd annual ceremony.
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THE SPOTLIGHT | Red Wolf Alum Liam Hicks Heads to the World Series
For the first time in program history, Arkansas State will have an alumnus appear in the Major League Baseball (MLB) World Series championship with Rays catcher Liam Hicks.
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Jonesboro City Council Declines Private Club Permit for Proposed Restaurant Near Math and Science School
The ordinance had a 6-5 split vote from the council (with one member absent), halting plans to bring a full-service steak and seafood restaurant to a lot at 2740 N. Church St. that has sat vacant for over 30 years.
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A-State Announces 2026 Homecoming Court; King, Queen to Be Crowned Saturday
Five women and five men, all nominated by the student body, will represent the university on the Homecoming court.
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Sixth Annual Jonesboro Oktoberfest Raises Funds for All Saints Classical Lutheran School
The evening celebrated German culture with live music, traditional food, and games, serving as a primary annual fundraiser for All Saints Classical Lutheran School.
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A-State Student Research Paper Wins First Place at Regional SWAAG Conference
SWAAG is a regional conference for geographers from Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma and Mexico.
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Craighead County Placed Under Burn Ban
A burn ban has been issued for Craighead County effective immediately and until further notice.
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UPDATE | Nettleton STEAM Precautionary Lockdown Lifted Following Shots-Heard Report; Three Suspects Detained
The precautionary lockdown at Nettleton STEAM was lifted Tuesday afternoon after police successfully detained a third and final suspect connected to a nearby incident.
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Nothin’ Fancy Returns to Bluegrass Monday Stage on Oct. 26
The concert is part of the Bluegrass Monday concert series presented by KASU 91.9 FM.
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Collum and Madigan Earn Sun Belt Player of the Week Honors
Arkansas State volleyball right-side hitter Addison Collum and setter Erin Madigan earned Sun Belt Conference weekly honors following standout performances on Oct. 16 and 17 at Georgia Southern.
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Jonesboro Man Accused of Peering into Child’s Bedroom Window, Held on $200K Bond
A Jonesboro man is being held on a $200,000 cash/surety bond after police said he was caught on home security cameras repeatedly looking into the bedroom window of a child.
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Two Arrested, Face Felony Charges After Westwood Drive Shooting
Two Jonesboro men are facing felony charges following a Friday shooting on Westwood Drive that left a juvenile wounded.
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Three More Greene County Jail Employees Fired Following September Inmate Death, Bringing Total to 12
Greene County Sheriff Brad Snyder has announced the termination of three additional detention center employees in connection to the September death of 18-year-old inmate Atiyana Willis.
