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COSL Announces Regional Tax Auction Results for Craighead, Mississippi, Poinsett Counties
The recent auction of tax-delinquent properties in Craighead and surrounding counties raised almost $707,000, the Commissioner of State Lands announced.
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Beat the Heat: Nighttime Safety Tips for Arkansas Boaters and Anglers
As scorching summer days continue across Arkansas, anglers and boaters alike are taking to the water after dark to beat the heat. AGFC offers tips on staying safe in the darkness.
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Paragould Man Accused of Fatally Shooting Roommate, Held on $1M Bond
A fatal weekend shooting in Paragould has left one man dead and his roommate facing a first-degree murder charge.
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Jonesboro Library to Be Closed on Labor Day
The library will resume regular hours on Tuesday, Sept. 8.
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St. Bernards Now Provides Region’s Only 24/7 Stroke Care Coverage
Interventional Neurologist Dr. Bhagee Mulpur Joins St. Bernards’ Neurointerventional Team
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From Nettleton to Nashville: Jim “Moose” Brown Headed to Arkansas Country Music Hall of Fame
Jonesboro-area native has played on more than 40 No. 1 country singles, won a Grammy and toured with Bob Seger and Vince Gill
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Westside Wins Fox Football Faceoff Vote, Then Beats Hoxie 23-7
Warriors receive $250 for athletic booster club; cross-town rivalry between Valley View and Jonesboro is next
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NYITCOM’s Deel Becomes President of Arkansas Academy of Family Physicians Board
Dr. Amanda Deel, who serves as the Associate Dean of Graduate Medical Education at NYITCOM at A-State, will serve a one-year term for ARAFP.
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City of Jonesboro Trash Pickup Schedule to be Adjusted for Labor Day
The city said regular office hours will resume the following day, Tuesday, Sept. 8.
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As Rice Harvest Continues, Farmers and Motorists Face Increased Risks From Field Burning
A deadly 2023 Jackson County crash highlights the potential consequences as agricultural burning increases across Northeast Arkansas
2 weeks ago
City of Jonesboro Named 2026 Government Recycler of the Year
The award was presented Sept. 1 during the Arkansas Recycling Coalition’s 2026 Conference and Trade Show in Hot Springs.
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Report: Labor Day Ranks as Second Deadliest Holiday on U.S. Roads
The report shows that over the past five years, 2,567 lives have been lost on U.S. roads during the Labor Day weekend.
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More Than a Game: How Valley View eSports is Redefining Middle and High School Athletics
Students in the Valley View School District are making sure the phrase 'it’s just a game' is left at the door by treating competitive eSports with the exact same dedication as traditional athletics.
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UPDATE | Sunken Lands Songwriting Circle Concert This Month; Tickets Available
The concert will begin at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19, in Riceland Hall of Fowler Center, 201 Olympic Dr.
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Alumni Association to Honor Langford, Poston and Tiner as Distinguished Alumni
They will be recognized during Homecoming weekend, highlighted by an on-field presentation at halftime of the Red Wolves' football game on Saturday, Oct. 24 against Georgia State.
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Overturned Cement Truck in Jonesboro Causes Oil Spill, Road Blocked
Crews are at the scene of a single-vehicle accident involving an overturned cement truck at the intersection of Kitchen Street and East Washington Avenue in Jonesboro.
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Jonesboro University Heights Lions Club to Display Flags for Labor Day
U.S. flags will be displayed during the day at numerous Jonesboro businesses and office next Monday in recognition of Labor Day.
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ASGA and Austin Cook to Host 2nd Annual Austin Cook Junior Championship in Jonesboro
The 36-hole championship will feature two rounds of stroke play, with Boys and Girls 14–18 divisions competing over the two-day event.
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Simmons Bank to Close Jonesboro Branch in December Amid 26-Location Consolidation
The company said the closures stem from a broader review of its retail network strategy, intended to align with "evolving customer preferences".
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The Foundation of Arts Brings Spooky Fun with ‘House of Villains’ Walkthrough
Fall is bringing all the fun of Halloween to Jonesboro as the Foundation of Arts (FOA) prepares for its new and improved House of Villains walkthrough.