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4 weeks ago

Car Hits Pole and Knocks Out Power for Craighead County Residents

Entergy reported a power outage Monday morning after a car hit a pole southeast of CR 638 in Craighead County.

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette: Records Show Sanders Administration Believed Jonesboro Company Complied with Law Before Bovernor's Video

4 weeks ago

Internal Emails: Sanders Administration Knew Jonesboro Manufacturer Was Legal Before Public Accusation

Newspaper reports internal emails indicate officials concluded Risever Machinery was "in compliance" before Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders publicly criticized the company.

4 weeks ago

Thirty-Three A-State Faculty Members Receive ACUE Certification

ACUE is nationally recognized for its year-long professional development program, which provides educators with evidence-based teaching practices.

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4 weeks ago

Five A-State Students Travel to Dominica in Inaugural Research Trip

The study abroad trip was the first of its kind for students in their study of environmental management.

Marked Tree Police Officer Trevor Howard Killed in Patrol Vehicle Accident

4 weeks ago

UPDATE | Marked Tree Officer Killed in Patrol Vehicle Accident

Driver fails to stop at a stop sign striking police cruiser; cruiser overturns; second officer injured

Group of people in a warehouse holding 'Million Meals' signs and a large donation check, highlighting a hunger relief event.

4 weeks ago

Arvest Bank’s Million Meals Campaign Raises Over $13K for Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas

Since it began in 2011, the Million Meals initiative has raised more than $5.7 million and provided over 31 million meals in Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas and Missouri.

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4 weeks ago

This Saturday: America 250 Freedom Fest Set to Light Up A-State Campus

Largest Fourth of July celebration in Northeast Arkansas features car show, cornhole tournament, Delta Symphony Orchestra and the biggest Freedom Fest fireworks spectacular ever produced

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4 weeks ago

Traffic Backs Up as Crowds Pack Judd Hill Farmers Market

Long lines of traffic and overflowing parking lots greeted shoppers seeking fresh produce, flowers, meats and handmade goods

4 weeks ago

CWL to Begin Flushing Its Water Systems in Jonesboro City Limits

City Water and Light of Jonesboro will begin flushing its systems on Sunday.

4 weeks ago

Arkansas State Volleyball Unveils Schedule for 2026 Campaign

With a historic 2025 campaign in the rearview, Arkansas State volleyball head coach Brian Gerwig unveiled the 2026 schedule.

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4 weeks ago

Jonesboro A&P Updates: Cashless Sportsplex, Naming Rights, and Tax Cash Flows

The Jonesboro Advertising and Promotion (A&P) Commission on Thursday heard various updates regarding the upcoming Jonesboro sports complex, as well as updates on its cash position.

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4 weeks ago

Man Accused of Pointing Gun at Jonesboro Homeowner During Confrontation

A man is behind bars after police said he pointed a gun at a Jonesboro homeowner during a confrontation earlier this week.

4 weeks ago

Less Than One Week Left to Apply for Mayor’s Youth Advancement Council in Jonesboro

One week remains for those wanting to submit their applications for the Mayor's Youth Advancement Council

4 weeks ago

AGFC: Register to Participate in an Urban Archery Deer Hunt this Fall

Deer hunters wishing to help manage deer herds in certain urban areas and help feed fellow Arkansans can learn how to register for one of nine urban archery hunts taking place this fall.

4 weeks ago

Attorney General Griffin Announces Five Medicaid Fraud Arrests, Two from Jonesboro

The cases are being prosecuted by Health Care Fraud Strike Force teams, 56 U.S. Attorneys’ Offices, and 45 State Attorneys General’s Offices nationwide. 

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4 weeks ago

Jonesboro Man Arrested, Accused of $10K+ Check Fraud Scheme

Police arrested a Jonesboro man after they said he deposited multiple checks totaling over $10,000 into his account for his online gambling habits.

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4 weeks ago

Jonesboro Massage Parlor Owner Gets $150K Bond Following Thursday Raid

The owner of a Jonesboro massage parlor was given a $150,000 cash/surety bond Friday following her arrest that resulted from an investigation into allegations of prostitution.

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4 weeks ago

United Way of NEA Announces Over $425K in Funding for Various Nonprofits in 2027 Funding Cycle

Nonprofits in Northeast Arkansas will have increased support next year, as the United Way of Northeast Arkansas unveiled its recipients for its 2027 funding cycle.

4 weeks ago

THE SPOTLIGHT | Jonesboro Woman Provides Sensory-Friendly Haircuts for Special Needs Kids

A Jonesboro woman is working to make haircuts more comfortable for kids with autism, one appointment at a time.

4 weeks ago

Craighead Nursing Center to Host Open House for Newly Renovated Wing

The Craighead Nursing Center will be unveiling its recently renovated skilled nursing wing in early July with an open house.

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Spicy drinks are having a moment, and it's no longer just standard spicy margs and bloody marys. Bartenders are getting experimental to create the perfect combination with a kick.

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It was the 11-minute performance heard around the world. Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought abridged hits to the World Cup's first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday just outside New York. And it has resulted in some noteworthy streaming bumps.

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1 day ago in Trending, World

Louvre reopens Apollo Gallery after a brazen heist, but no jewels are on display

The Louvre's Apollo gallery on Wednesday reopened to the public for the first time since 88 million euros ($102 million) worth of crown jewels were stolen in a dramatic daytime heist.

3 days ago in Entertainment

Judge says Paramount and Warner must halt merger for at least two weeks, granting states’ request

A federal judge on Monday ordered Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery to halt their $81 billion merger for at least two weeks, allowing states that are challenging the deal more time to see their case through in court.