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Jonesboro man sentenced to 10 years in prison for fatal DWI crash

Arturo Chacon was going the wrong way on Matthews when the accident occurred

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Monette man accused of video voyeurism after admitting to recording coworker in restroom

A Monette man was arrested on a felony video voyeurism charge after police said he used his cell phone to try to record a female coworker while she was in the restroom.

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Jonesboro man held on $500K bond after months of stalking culminate in attempted break-in

A Jonesboro man is being held on a $500,000 bond after police said he stalked his ex-girlfriend for months before attempting to kick down her apartment door.

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Arkansas State student faces felony drug, weapons charges after campus deal caught on camera

An Arkansas State University student faces up to life in prison after police allegedly found a handgun and marijuana in his campus apartment following a suspected drug deal caught on video.

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Arkansas State University announces Charles Kruse Scholarship in agriculture 

The scholarship was established to support students in the College of Agriculture (CoA) who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, and the core values of the Delta Theta chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha. 

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Craighead County road to close Monday for road work

The Craighead County Road Department will be closing a road on Monday.

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Daylight saving time to begin Sunday

Prepare to spring forward one hour this weekend as Daylight saving time starts across the country.

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Jonesboro EAST students partner with NEACTC to build emergency playground medical boxes

A group of Jonesboro students is working together to make sure medical attention can be quickly provided during recess.

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A-State falls to Georgia Southern in Sun Belt Conference Tournament third round

Arkansas State men’s basketball made multiple rally efforts against Georgia Southern, but ultimately fell short.

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ASPSF Day of Giving to support Jonesboro single parent students

The Day of Giving in Jonesboro will take place at Native Brew Works.

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Arkansas State University SBTDC advisors earn nationally recognized Certified Business Advisor credential

The CBA designation recognizes advanced expertise in business consulting, strategic advising, and economic development support.

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City of Jonesboro looking to expand coverage of tornado sirens

As Jonesboro's population continues to grow, the city is looking to expand the coverage of its tornado sirens.

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A-State men’s basketball Head Coach Ryan Pannone announced as finalist for Joe B. Hall Award

Pannone was announced as one of 16 finalists for the 2025-26 Joe B. Hall National Coach of the Year Award.

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UPDATE | Victim in fatal pedestrian accident in Jonesboro identified by Arkansas State Police

Arkansas State Police have identified the victim in Wednesday's fatal pedestrian accident.

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The 60-day cliff: Inside the debate over Arkansas’s postpartum Medicaid limit

Arkansas is the only state in the nation that terminates postpartum Medicaid 60 days after delivery.

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HPMEC honors history of quilts and Pfeiffer family with annual quilt show

To pay homage to the history of the importance of quilts in the community, HPMEC will host its second annual quilt show this month, through March 31.

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Fentanyl, meth recovered during Jonesboro hotel arrest; three arrests made

A search for two people with active warrants at a Jonesboro hotel on Monday resulted in the seizure of fentanyl and meth, leading to multiple arrests.

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Red Wolves secure two-game series at Louisiana Tech with 8-2 win

The Red Wolves scored first, taking advantage on the basepath in the second inning.

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Level 3 sex offender accused of living less than 100 feet from Jonesboro park, given $500K bond

A high-risk sex offender was arrested after police said he failed to report an address change and moved just steps away from two public parks in Jonesboro.

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Trio arrested following fight and gunfire at Jonesboro business

Court documents stated that a fight at a Jonesboro business escalated into a chaotic scene involving multiple weapons, including a shotgun.

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