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3 days ago
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.
4 days ago
Baptist Memorial Hospital-Paragould Earns Arkansas Stroke Ready Hospital Designation
The designation recognizes hospitals that meet state standards for providing timely stroke care.
4 days ago
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.
4 days ago
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.
4 days ago
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.
4 days ago
Volunteers, Desserts Needed as Organizers Prepare for 30th Year of Jonesboro Community Thanksgiving Meal
"It's just fun to see the people from year to year," said event organizer Barbara Sanders. "Whoever's hungry or lonely that day, that's where they just need to go."
4 days ago
Catalyst NEA Highlights Partnerships Driving Arkansas Innovation and Growth
Chancellor Calvin White Jr. said the forum reflects the university's commitment to connecting education, research and industry in ways that benefit students and the communities they will serve.
4 days ago
Jonesboro City Council Approves Ordinance on Camping Restrictions in City Parks, Parking Lots
The Jonesboro City Council on Thursday approved an ordinance designed to crack down on unauthorized camping in city parks and parking lots.
4 days ago
Trial for Former DHS Worker Facing 40+ Child Sexual Abuse Material Charges Pushed to 2027
Gregory Daffron was arrested in September after an investigation initiated by two cybertips from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC).
5 days ago
Downtown Road Closures Announced for Friday’s Grain & Gather Block Party
City officials are urging motorists to plan alternate routes in advance and to exercise caution when driving near the downtown area throughout the day.
5 days ago
Horn Selected to Sun Belt Third Team All-Conference
Horn also earned conference offensive player of the week recognition for her efforts against ULM, scoring two goals and adding to a third with an assist.
5 days ago
Deceased Male Identified as a Suspect in Preakness Drive Shooting
Jonesboro police have identified the deceased individual in Wednesday afternoon’s shooting on Preakness Drive as a suspect in the incident.
5 days ago
Former Ducks Unlimited Volunteer in Paragould Accused of Making $100K in Unauthorized Transactions
Court documents say that between April 2023 and September 2026, Exum had made multiple unauthorized transactions that totaled over $100,000.
5 days ago
Students, Leaders, and Partners United to Fight Hunger at the 2026 Arkansas College Hunger Summit in Jonesboro
The Summit provided opportunities for participants to exchange ideas, build partnerships, and explore practical approaches to improving food access for Arkansas college students.
5 days ago
Emerson Ambulance Service Presents Sensory Bags to Jonesboro Police Department
Emerson Ambulance Service presented the Jonesboro Police Department with sensory bags on Wednesday that aim to help officers as they assist neurodivergent individuals when responding to calls.
5 days ago
AAF NEA to Host Lunch and Learn in Jonesboro Featuring Tessah Luebke on Social Media and Creativity
Titled “How to Create Like Your 2027 Depends on It,” the session will focus on approaching content creation with purpose and preparing for the year ahead.
5 days ago
THE EXPERT | Selling Your Home During the Holidays? Here’s What You Need to Know
From holiday decorating to showing schedules, Image Realty agent Amanda Hood shares tips to help homeowners make the most of selling during the holiday season.
6 days ago
Paisley Rea Crowned 2027 Miss Arkansas State University
Benton native wins $5,000 scholarship and prize package valued at more than $15,000 in annual competition at A-State's Fowler Center
6 days ago
One Dead, One Injured in Jonesboro Shooting; Person of Interest Detained
The Criminal Investigation Division (CID) has arrived on the scene and is currently investigating the incident.
6 days ago
A-State Named as a Top School for Veterans Through Work Done by Beck Center
Arkansas State University has been named a top school for military veterans by U.S. Veterans Magazine.