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Lupine Wellness Center to host colloquium speaker Dr. Ryan Farmer

The Lupine Wellness Center will host Dr. Ryan Farmer, HSP, as its first colloquium speaker of the school year.

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Learn to start and fund small businesses in Arkansas in September with ASBTDC

The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center at Arkansas State University will offer an opportunity during September for small businesses to learn about funding, growing and marketing their business.

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Kingdom Nation Ministries launches fundraiser to secure new church facility

Kingdom Nation Ministries, led by Apostle C.A. Turner, is launching a fundraising campaign to purchase a new facility, which will be a permanent worship space for its growing congregation.

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ASU vs Arkansas game week is here

Red Wolf and Razorback fans alike have event opportunities leading up to Saturday's game

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Ashley McBryde homecoming this Friday at FNB Arena

Ashley McBryde joins Dwight Yoakam and Walker Montgomery for Friday's concert

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Woman killed in Highway 141 crash identified

Jennie Horton of Trumann was killed in the single vehicle accident

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Jonesboro woman killed in Friday morning crash

Mirinda Neldon, 71, Jonesboro was killed in the single vehicle accident

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Red Wolves open 2025 slate with win over Southeast Missouri

Arkansas State football opened the 2025 season strong, riding a crisp passing attack to a 42-24 win over Southeast Missouri on Saturday night at Centennial Bank Stadium.

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Paint the Town Red Week concludes in downtown Jonesboro with Great A-State Block Party

A sea of red and black washed over downtown Jonesboro Friday evening as the community gathered to mark the end of the 28th annual Paint the Town Red Week with the Great A-State Block Party.

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2025 Northeast Arkansas District Fair schedule and information

The 2025 Northeast Arkansas District Fair is scheduled for later in September, which will feature nine days of rides, food and live entertainment.

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Know Before You Go: A-State vs SEMO

Red Wolves kickoff 2025 football season Saturday at 6pm at Centennial Bank Stadium

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A-State cross country to begin 2025 campaign at Memphis Twilight

Arkansas State cross country opens the 2025 campaign on Saturday, Aug. 30, in the City Auto Memphis Twilight Classic hosted by Christian Brothers University.

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FOA announces Stage, Too Weekends September lineup

Stage, Too Weekends announced its event lineup for September.

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Affordable family-friendly activities in Craighead County

A rising cost of living can make it hard for modern families to make ends meet. When looking for ways to have fun together, families have a wealth of free or low-cost options to consider.

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5 A-State graduates to be recognized as 2025 Emerging Young Alumni

The 2025 recipients of the Emerging Young Alumni Award at Arkansas State University have been announced by the A-State Alumni Association and Student Philanthropy Council.

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Lewis named A-State Faculty Athletics Representative

Arkansas State University has announced Neil Griffin College of Business Professor Dr. Mark Lewis as the University's Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR), effective immediately. 

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State charges against man accused of supplying fentanyl resulting in Craighead County inmate’s death nolle prossed

State prosecutors nolle prossed the charges for a man accused of supplying fentanyl that resulted in an inmate's death at the Craighead County Detention Center.

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Jonesboro Youth Trap Team brings home awards at national trapshooting championships

The Jonesboro Youth Trap Team won numerous awards at the 2025 AIM Grand National Trapshooting Championships in July.

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College of Veterinary Medicine at A-State adds 2 professors to faculty

The College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) at Arkansas State University has added two new faculty members to the growing college instructional staff. 

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The Warrior Center to host job fair in Jonesboro

The Warrior Center, a faith-based nonprofit, will be hosting its fourth “Your Future Awaits” Job Fair in September.

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