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4 weeks ago in Sports
Fernando Mendoza throws a pick-6, struggles in 1st half of Raiders’ 22-20 preseason win over Texans
Top pick Fernando Mendoza is finding out quickly that he has a lot of work to do as he begins his NFL career. Mendoza struggled in his second preseason game, throwing an interception that Houston returned for a touchdown before the Las Vegas Raiders rallied late for a 22-20 victory over the Texans on Thursday night.
4 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Fall books: Fiction takes the spotlight in bookstores during the midterm season
Midterm election news will fill the headlines this fall, but, among book buyers, fiction will likely have top billing.
Nettleton Schools Dismisses Junior, High School Students Due to Power Outage
Parents are encouraged to make arrangements to pick up their children as soon as possible. The district later added that bus routes will be ran to take students home.
NEA Humane Society Saddling Up for Inaugural ‘Ride, Race, Rescue’ Barrel Bash
The event will feature two days of high-speed barrel racing, with Saturday's race boasting $5,000 in added money.
4 weeks ago in National
Still recovering from Hurricane Lala, Hawaii prepares for a possible weekend cyclone
Communities still recovering from last weekend's hurricane in Hawaii could get pounded again in coming days from another tropical system gaining strength over warm Pacific waters.
Jonesboro Couple to Bring Story of Community and Charity on NBC’s ‘The Wall’
A Jonesboro couple will test their luck on a 40-foot pegboard in front of a national television audience next week, bringing a deeply personal story of community and charity to a popular game show.
NEA Baptist Names New CEO as Former Moves to Lead Memphis Flagship Hospital
Officials say the shifts are part of a broader administrative reorganization across the Baptist Memorial health system.
ASU-Newport Medication Assistant Program Earns 100% Certification Exam Pass Rate
The overall pass rate includes both students taking the certification examination for the first time and those retaking the examination.
Parolee Facing Drug and Child Endangerment Charges After Jonesboro Welfare Check
A Jonesboro man on parole is facing felony drug and child endangerment charges after police said they found meth in his pocket and drug paraphernalia scattered throughout the home during a welfare check.
AGFC Approves Duck Hunt Draw System on St. Francis Sunken Lands
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Thursday morning approved a permit draw system for duck hunting within the St. Francis Sunken Lands Wildlife Management Area near Trumann.
Multiple Lanes on Highland Drive Closed Due to Wreck
Multiple lanes on Highland Drive have been closed due to a traffic accident.
Baptist Health Mobile Health Unit Offering Free Screenings in Jonesboro in September
The Baptist Health Mobile Health Unit has unveiled its late summer and early fall screening schedule, and it will be making a stop in Jonesboro.
Brookland Woman Arrested on Fourth DWI Following Traffic Stop
A Brookland woman was arrested on a fourth driving while intoxicated (DWI) charge when police said she was caught with open containers of alcohol in her SUV after drifting out of her lane.
4 weeks ago in Sports
No. 1 overall pick Azzi Fudd of the Dallas Wings is set for season-ending surgery on sore knee
Dallas Wings guard Azzi Fudd is set for season-ending surgery on a sore knee that has sidelined this year's No. 1 overall pick for the past five games.
4 weeks ago in Sports
Max Verstappen extends contract with Red Bull to 2030 after he weighed up leaving F1
Max Verstappen says he seriously considered leaving Formula 1 before the four-time champion instead committed to four more years with Red Bull on Thursday.
4 weeks ago in Sports
Boston Bruins and Edmonton Oilers to play NHL games in Germany in 2027
The Boston Bruins and Edmonton Oilers will each play two regular-season games in Germany next year as part of the NHL and NHLPA's efforts to grow hockey in the country, the league announced Thursday.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment
Prince Harry and Meghan are returning to the UK with their children
Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, have decided to return to the United Kingdom for an extended stay starting this fall, but they won't resume their roles as working members of the royal family, The Associated Press learned Wednesday.
4 weeks ago in World
Congo to receive 70,000 doses of Ervebo Ebola vaccine which has been effective in past outbreaks
Congo will receive 70,000 doses of the Ervebo vaccine, which has been effective in past Ebola outbreaks, the World Health Organization and partners said Thursday, announcing a step seen as a major boost to efforts to contain what officials have described as the fastest Ebola outbreak in history.
Ronnie Shaver Retires After 24 Years of Service to City of Jonesboro
As director, Shaver was responsible for overseeing the upkeep, maintenance, functionality of more than 50 city properties, including the Municipal Center.
4 weeks ago in , Mark Rees – Owner, Rees Law Firm
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