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2 hours ago in Education, News
ASPSF Awards Fall Scholarships to Single Parents in Craighead County, Northeast Arkansas
ASPSF’s flexible scholarship of up to $1,600 helps low-income single parents pay for the biggest financial obstacles to obtaining a degree, leading to a career with family-supporting wages.
3 hours ago in Crime & Safety, News
Brookland Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Methamphetamine
Jonathan D. Ross, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas, announced the sentence which was handed down Thursday by United States District Judge D.P. Marshall, Jr.
4 hours ago in Community, News, Traffic
Downtown Jonesboro Roads to be Closed Saturday for Veterans Day Parade
Roads in downtown Jonesboro will be closed Saturday for the Veterans Day parade.
Arkansas State Men Place 15th, Women Place 19th at NCAA South Central Regional
Arkansas State Men’s Cross Country finish 15th, and Arkansas State Women’s Cross Country placed 19th in the NCAA South Central Regional Friday morning at the Watts Cross Country Course.
6 hours ago in Arts & Entertainment, Community, Giving Guide, News
KASU to Host Live Fall Fundraising Weekend Nov. 13-15
These fundraisers continue KASU’s efforts to offset funding challenges due to the elimination of federal support for public media.
7 hours ago in Education, News
Five A-State Students Selected for Winthrop Rockefeller ACCLA 2027 Class
Students in ACCLA represent 12 colleges and universities across Arkansas.
8 hours ago in Government & Politics, News
City of Jonesboro Moving to CivicPlus for Publishing Meeting Agendas, City Government Voting
The City of Jonesboro is in the process of changing its voting and agenda management systems, an effort it says is streamlining its work and is more user-friendly for the public.
Entertainment
2 hours ago in Entertainment
Meet the new ‘Bachelor,’ a quarterback for the Washington Commanders
After a troubled year for "The Bachelor" franchise, the ABC reality dating show is going back to a familiar well: the NFL. The network announced Friday that Sam Hartman, a quarterback for the Washington Commanders, will be handing out roses on the 30th season of the show.
2 hours ago in Entertainment
A tiny hand, baby Vans and a new chapter for Avril Lavigne — motherhood
Avril Lavigne — the princess of pop-punk — has a new title: mom. The eight-time Grammy Award-nominated singer-songwriter revealed on Instagram on Friday that she has welcomed her first child, a baby girl.
10 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will soon celebrate its 100th edition: Which stars are in the lineup?
Megan Moroney, Teddy Swims, Queen Latifah, Keke Palmer, Jimmy Fallon & The Roots and JoJo will help celebrate the 100th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade this year, a lineup that includes a record-breaking, very appropriate 100 inflatables in the sky, including Bluey, Mickey Mouse and Hello Kitty.
1 day ago in Entertainment, Music
Gram Parsons celebrated in song by Emmylou Harris, Elvis Costello on eve of his Rock Hall induction
Joy and sorrow were in harmony at a musical tribute to Gram Parsons, the country-rocker who on Saturday will enter the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 53 years after his death at age 26.
