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Downtown Paragould Receives Nearly $50K Grant to Revitalize Area
Downtown Paragould has been selected as one of only 26 cities nationwide to receive a grant to revitalize properties and showcase local talent.
Super Sam’s Fireworks Ready to Light Up Northeast Arkansas for America’s 250th
As the nation prepares to celebrate a historic milestone this Fourth of July, a local tradition is ready to help Northeast Arkansas mark the occasion in spectacular fashion.
Paragould Man Accused of Assaulting and Threatening to Kill Pregnant Wife, Held on $150K Bond
A Paragould man is being held on a $150,000 cash/surety bond after police said he assaulted his pregnant wife and threatened to kill her while driving her away from their home against her will.
Ballot Disputes and Public Trust Take Center Stage in Arkansas Secretary of State Debate
The debate, which featured Dr. Michael Pakko (L), Kelly Grappe (D), and state Sen. Kim Hammer (R), was hosted by the Arkansas Press Association.
University of Arkansas Celebrates Jonesboro Spring 2026 Graduates
The University of Arkansas honored its most recent graduating class with a series of spring commencement ceremonies at Bud Walton Arena and Barnhill Arena.
Jonesboro Man Held on $1 Million Bond for Raping Child Multiple Times, Faces Life in Prison
A Jonesboro man is being held on a $1 million bond after police said he raped a child on multiple occasions.
Jonesboro, Northeast Arkansas Facing Heat Alerts, High Heat Indices
Jonesboro and most of Northeast Arkansas are facing several heat alerts this week, as the National Weather Service predicts high heat indices.
Jonesboro Pets of the Week: Darryl & Toulouse
This week’s featured pets are Darryl, an energetic and friendly hound, and Toulouse, an easygoing and playful cat.
4 weeks ago in Sports
Play is underway in ideal conditions on the opening day of Wimbledon
Among the early matches on the opening day of the grass-court Grand Slam: Fourth-seeded Jessica Pegula beat Darja Vidmanova 7-5, 6-3; rising Spanish teenager Rafael Jodar, in his Wimbledon debut, beat Felix Gill 6-3, 6-3, 7-5; and French Open finalist Maja Chwalinska, who needed a wild-card entry, was beaten 2-6, 7-5, 6-2 by Mananchaya Sawangkaew.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending
Are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce getting married at Madison Square Garden? What we know
Are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce really getting married at Madison Square Garden? Frenzied speculation surrounding the superstar singer and football player's upcoming wedding has spiked over the past few days as reports swirl that the two are getting married the first week in July at one of New York's iconic landmarks.
4 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Scratching that bug bite might feel good at first but science explains why it’s a bad idea
You've likely heard it since childhood: Don't scratch that bug bite or rash, you'll make it worse. But why would something that feels so good be bad?
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.
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.