Events
News from Jonesboro Right Now
A-State Falls in Early-Season Test at No. 20 Alabama, 101-86
The Red Wolves return to Jonesboro for a matchup against UT Martin on Nov. 10. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.
A-State Powers Past Louisiana Tech in Four Sets
A-State concludes the series against Louisiana Tech on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 1 p.m. inside the Thomas Assembly Center.
Nettleton Tops 5A East Conference in Offensive Shootout Win Over Wynne
Following the regular season finale win, the Raiders will open up their 5A playoff run against the Mills Comets, while the Yellowjackets will take on the Little Rock Parkview Patriots. Both matchups kick off on Nov. 13.
20 hours ago in Health & Wellness, News
Baptist Memorial Hospital-Paragould Earns Arkansas Stroke Ready Hospital Designation
The designation recognizes hospitals that meet state standards for providing timely stroke care.
Ridgepointe Country Club Breaks Ground on New Arkansas State Golf Facility
According to Arkansas State men’s golf head coach Mike Hagen, the reason for the facility’s construction came from the team’s need for a training location in case of inclement weather.
22 hours ago in Community, Holiday Guide, News
Christmas at the Park Returns to Jonesboro with New Attractions and Two Ways to Celebrate
New light displays will join returning favorites along a drive-through route spanning more than a half-mile and featuring over 400,000 lights.
22 hours ago in Crime & Safety, News
Jonesboro Man Sentenced to 60 Years for Child Sexual Abuse Material Case
Court documents say Anthony Graves pled guilty to 20 felony counts of distributing, possessing, or viewing matter depicting sexually explicit conduct involving a child.
Entertainment
1 day ago in Entertainment
Awkwafina digs into her culinary roots to try something a little crazy: Open a restaurant
Awkwafina was feeling under the weather recently and decided she was going to make soup. And that startled her because she hasn't always been the kind of person who made soup.
1 day ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending
25 years after ‘Britney,’ 5 new Britney Spears songs showcase a pop icon at a transformative moment
Legacy Recordings on Friday is releasing "Britney (25th Anniversary Edition)," an expanded reissue of her pivotal record, which went quadruple platinum in less than two months. The collection features two remixes and five previously unreleased songs from that era, her first new (or is it old?) music since she announced she would "never return to the music industry" in a 2024 Instagram post.
2 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Everything you need to know about the 2026 Latin Grammy Awards. Here’s how to watch
The 2026 Latin Grammy Awards are right around the corner. Are you ready? If not, no problema. Here's everything you need to know about watching the 2026 Latin Grammys, including how to stream the show and where you can see music's biggest stars walking the red carpet.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Russell Brand has been convicted of rape and sexual assault
Russell Brand was convicted Thursday of rape and sexual assault charges on allegations dating back more than 20 years. Judge Joel Bennathan said Brand faces a "significant" prison term when he is sentenced Monday. He had been free on bail but was taken into custody.
