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Rosanne Cash to Host Fourth Annual Sunken Lands Songwriting Circle

Rosanne Cash will return for the fourth year as the curator and host of the event and will be joined by Ruthie Foster and Rhett Miller, with accompaniment by John Leventhal.

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Jonesboro Library to Host Genealogy Night

Whether you're just beginning your family history journey or have years of research experience, Genealogy Night offers something for everyone.

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Crawford Urges Americans to Reflect on Nation’s Freedoms as America Marks 250th Anniversary

Arkansas congressman says Independence Day is an opportunity to celebrate liberty and America's influence around the world

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OPINION | The Promise of America Isn’t Perfection—It’s Freedom

An America 250 reflection on the enduring power of liberty, opportunity and the belief that each generation can build a better tomorrow.

Freedom Fest set for July 4 at ASU

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TODAY: America 250 Freedom Fest Ready to Light Up the Sky Over Arkansas State University

Chief Pyrotechnician: "This is the biggest regular fireworks show I've ever been a part of."

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Thursday Accident Claims Life of Manila Man

State Police report identifies 20-year-old victim; crash investigated by Jonesboro Police

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Craighead County Community Foundation Awards Strategic Impact Grants to Four Local Nonprofits

The grants are designed to create transformational change within nonprofit organizations by strengthening operations, expanding programs and services, and increasing long-term impact throughout Craighead County.

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A-State Basketball Opponents Set for First Round of 2026-27 MAC-SBC Challenge

The Mid-American Conference and Sun Belt Conference announced matchups for the first round of the 2026-27 MAC-SBC Challenge.

Poinsett County Jail relocates 80 inmates after power failure; restoration expected Friday afternoon

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Poinsett County Jail Relocates 57 Inmates After Power Failure

Sheriff says inmates were never in danger as staff monitored temperatures and relocated detainees during the outage

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Arkansas Game Wardens Ramping Up to Keep Boaters Safe during America 250

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is asking everyone to enjoy their holiday weekend but to boat responsibly and avoid situations that could ruin the celebration — namely, boating under the influence of alcohol or narcotics.

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Jonesboro University Heights Lions Club to Display U.S. Flags Across Community for Independence Day

The Jonesboro University Heights Lions Club is displaying U.S. flags across community businesses and buildings in recognition on Saturday in recognition of Independence Day.

CWL Transformer Explodes

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VIDEO | Explosion at CWL Substation Caught on Police Dash Camera

Police dash camera captures transformer explosion that briefly leaves 1,200 customers without electricity

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Alex Ovechkin declares ‘I’m back!’ and re-signs with Capitals to return for a 22nd NHL season

Alex Ovechkin is not ready to skate away from the NHL, not yet, and now he gets a chance to make his career goal-scoring record even more difficult to break.

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The best movies of 2026 so far, from ‘Project Hail Mary’ to ‘Rose of Nevada’

It's been a curiously seesawing first six months. The movies have been dominated as much by 26-year-old YouTuber-turned-filmmaker Curry Barker as they have 79-year-old Steven Spielberg.

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Couple charged with felonies for Empire State Building climb-turned-proposal

A skyscraper-scaling daredevil told police that he and his girlfriend climbed the Empire State Building's antenna and unfurled a banner about love and peace because he wanted to "do something special" for their engagement, prosecutors said Thursday at the couple's arraignment on felony reckless endangerment, burglary and other charges.

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ASP Highway Safety Offices Launches ‘Be a Sober Driver or Pay the Price’ This Fourth of July

Every year, the days around and including the Fourth of July holiday rank as one of the deadliest periods on the nation’s roads.

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Paragould Man Accused of Possessing Drugs, Gun Near Children

A Paragould man is facing several felony charges after police said he was in possession of drugs and a firearm near children.

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July’s Community Clean-Up Scheduled in Jonesboro

The cleanup is free and open to Jonesboro residents.

People in hard hats stand in a line with shovels at a groundbreaking ceremony in front of a sign for the Real Time Crime Center, City of Jonesboro, and a brick building behind them.

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City Breaks Ground on New E911/Real Time Crime Center in Jonesboro

"This building, once it's completed, will be more than just four walls and a roof. This building will be the building where lives are saved."

4 weeks ago in National

The Onion’s new parody of Alex Jones’ Infowars starts with $100,000 to Sandy Hook families

The satirical news site The Onion isn't waiting to take possession of Infowars to launch a parody of Alex Jones ' conspiracy platform. More than a year after first trying to buy Infowars, The Onion on Thursday will debut a send-up under its own website with plans to give some of the revenue to families of the victims in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.

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