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3 weeks ago

Three students selected for AIST steel intern scholarship

Three Arkansas State University students will receive hands-on, real-world learning with a paid, summer-long internship in the steel industry.

3 weeks ago

UPDATE | Jonesboro Fire Department responding to fire near Salvation Army on Cate Ave.

 The Jonesboro Fire Department was called to the scene of a fire Friday morning.

3 weeks ago

Pastaria 49 announces reopening in Jonesboro

After a brief closure that left Jonesboro diners hungry for answers, Pastaria 49 announced Thursday evening that it will reopen its doors.

3 weeks ago

Valley View High School addition project faces setback over ‘non-compliant’ materials

Construction on the new addition has hit a stumbling block after the discovery of non-compliant materials installed on the project.

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Baptist Memorial sign goes up in Paragould following merger agreement with AMMC

In April of last year, the two organizations signed a letter of intent to merge.

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High school students compete, win prizes at ‘Thrown to the Wolves’ contest at A-State

This competition is inspired by the television program “Shark Tank” and challenges students to think outside the box.

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Officers responding to pedestrian hit by vehicle on Johnson Avenue

Officers are responding to a pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle on Johnson Avenue on Thursday.

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JPD releases names of suspect and victim in Jonesboro shooting

The Jonesboro Police Department has confirmed the name of the individual arrested as well as the victim of the shooting on Belt Street on Wednesday evening.

3 weeks ago

Arkansas State falls in pitchers’ duel at No. 6 Arkansas

Arkansas State was unable to match No. 6 Arkansas in game two of the midweek series.

3 weeks ago

A-State graduate honored by Mid-South Educational Research Association

The award was presented at the 2025 MSERA Annual Meeting in New Orleans. 

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Shooting in Jonesboro leaves one dead, person of interest in custody

The Jonesboro Police Department (JPD) is investigating the shooting, and a person of interest has been taken into custody.

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$250K bond set for Paragould man accused of sexual indecency with a child

On Feb. 24, Honorable Judge Curtis Hitt found probable cause to charge 48-year-old Walson Jekkar with three counts of sexual indecency with a child, a Class D felony.

3 weeks ago

$100K bond set for Jonesboro woman accused of assaulting retail worker, stealing vehicle

A Jonesboro woman is being held on a $100,000 cash/surety bond after police said she stomped on a retail worker’s toes over stolen items and drove away in a stolen vehicle.

3 weeks ago

Prosecutors present hot check report to Craighead County quorum court

Prosecutors with the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney for the 2nd Judicial District presented their annual Hot Check report during Monday night's quorum court meeting.

3 weeks ago

Wanted man facing multiple felony drug charges after arrest at Jonesboro gas station

A man is facing a slew of felony charges following a report of someone slumped over in a vehicle at a Jonesboro gas station.

3 weeks ago

Jonesboro youth work together to pick up trash in weekend cleanup

Members of the nonprofit organization Teens with a Positive Purpose recently gathered on Rook Road to clear debris left behind by a recent car crash, and general litter roadside.

3 weeks ago

Craighead County schools compete in state archery championship

Student archers have competed in state qualifying events with one goal on their minds: make it to the state championship. 

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Workshops and classes scheduled in March at Jonesboro library

Several workshops and classes are scheduled in March at the Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library.

3 weeks ago

Red Wolves overcome late deficit to best Southern Miss

Arkansas State men’s basketball converted a season-best 36 free throws and overcame a late deficit to take down Southern Miss.

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