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Jonesboro Wins Fox Football Faceoff Vote, Valley View Wins on the Field in 870 Bowl

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Jonesboro Wins Fox Football Faceoff Vote, Valley View Wins on the Field in 870 Bowl

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NEA Baptist Honors First Responders with 9/11 Remembrance Breakfast

In honor and remembrance of the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11, NEA Baptist hosted a free breakfast Friday morning to recognize and thank local first responders.

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A-State, Sany Nutrition Group Partner with Beyond Resilience x Red Wolves Protein Snack

The limited-edition caramel chocolate protein crunch bars will be available starting at 5 p.m. today during the Great A-State Tailgate, part of Paint the Town Red, taking place in downtown Jonesboro.

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A-State Leads $2.2M NSF Project on Drought-Resilient Rice and Wheat

With drought conditions being an issue across agricultural regions, the research team will investigate how naturally beneficial soil fungi, known as arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, can help rice and wheat better withstand water stress. 

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Jonesboro VFW, Elks Lodge Host 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony Honoring First Responders, Marking 25 Years Since Attacks

"We like to take this opportunity every year on Sept. 11 to honor remember those we lost on that September day, because it did change our country, it did affect our country, but it also showed our country's strength and coming together."

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ASU System Audit Executive Mandy Walker Earns CISA Certification

“We are incredibly fortunate to have such a dedicated and talented internal audit team led by Mandy serving the ASU System,” said Dr. Todd Shields, president of the ASU System.

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Jonesboro Library Celebrates Library Card Sign-Up Month with Two September Giveaways

Library Card Sign-Up Month is an opportunity for community members to discover the many resources, programs, services, and experiences available through the Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library.

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Lanes Closures Expected on ‘KAIT Road’ Starting Sept. 14

Drivers who regularly use County Road 766, or 'KAIT Road', should prepare for potential delays starting next week.

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MusiCares to honor U2 as 2027 Persons of the Year at a star-studded Grammy-weekend gala

MusiCares will honor Irish band U2 as its Persons of the Year at a February gala kicking off Grammy Awards weekend. Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr. will be celebrated at a Feb. 5 dinner and tribute concert at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.

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Snoop Dogg brings the VMAs back to Los Angeles as host for Sept. 27 show

The MTV Video Music Awards are returning to the West Coast this month and they've got a very West Coast host — Snoop Dogg.

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In an age of instant answers, educators say there’s a case for letting kids struggle a little

When children forget their lunch, can't solve a math problem or don't know how to get somewhere, the instinct for parents can be to step in immediately. But sometimes, the problem is an opportunity.

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High-profile injuries already adding up 2 games into the NFL season

Sam Darnold played just five snaps. A.J. Brown will be sidelined for a while. De'Zhaun Stribling was carted off the field. High-profile injuries are adding up just two games into the NFL season. It's not even Sunday yet.

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US marks 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacks

Americans are commemorating the 25th anniversary of 9/11, remembering the shock, the dead and the sweeping consequences of the al-Qaida attacks on symbols of U.S. might and prosperity.

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A-State and GOJO Partner, Offering Free Rides for University Community

The bus routes serve campus and surrounding areas, providing A-State students, faculty and staff with free access to any route using their A-State ID.

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ASP: One Dead, One Injured in U.S. 49 Crash Near Valley View

Arkansas State Police (ASP) have confirmed that one person died, and another was injured as the result of a two-vehicle crash that occurred in Craighead County earlier this month.

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Jonesboro September Clean-Up Scheduled for Sept. 12

Another month, another opportunity for Jonesboro residents to clear out their clutter as the next Neighborhood Clean-Up is this weekend.

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Accident Shuts Down U.S. 49B in Brookland; Helicopter Requested

A motor vehicle accident has completely closed U.S. 49B at the north end of Brookland this evening.

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UPDATED | Delta Peanut Facility in Jonesboro to Close in October

Delta Peanut has told its members and growers that it will be permanently closing.

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NEA Baptist to Honor First Responders with Free Breakfast on 9/11

In honor and remembrance of the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11, NEA Baptist will honor local first responders with a free breakfast this Friday.

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Sunken Lands Songwriting Circle Concert Cancelled

The Sunken Lands Songwriting Circle concert, planned for Saturday, Sept. 19, is cancelled.  

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