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Toxic Algae Warning Issued for Lake Poinsett
State officials are urging the public to stay out of the water at Lake Poinsett after confirming the presence of a harmful algal bloom.
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Paragould Traffic Stop Leads to Major Drug Bust; Suspect Held on $150K Bond
A Paragould man is behind bars on several felonies after police said they found nearly 400 grams of meth, multiple firearms, and thousands of dollars in cash while they searched his home following a traffic stop.
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Arkansas State University Enrollment Approaches 19,000, Sets New Fall Record
Fall enrollment increased by 4.7% from the record 17,926 students in 2025, marking the university's sixth consecutive record-breaking fall or spring semester.
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Arkansas Collections Hit $582.8 Million in August, Surpassing Monthly Projections
The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) released its General Revenue Report for August 2026 on Wednesday, revealing that state revenue continues to outperform forecasts as Fiscal Year 2027 gets underway.
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Jonesboro Public Library Rolls Out New Restrictions Under Act 372
Visitors of the Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library and its other branches will see some new restrictions on checking out materials and accessing certain areas of the facility.
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Grain Management Completes Strategic Combination Forming Rightfiber
New company launches, creating one of the nation's largest privately held fiber broadband platforms to serve communities across 20 states
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Former Suspect in 2019 Fatal House Fire Faces New Charges in Jonesboro Stalking Investigation
A man who faced now dropped capital murder charges in a 2019 fatal house fire is now facing new charges following a fire at his ex-girlfriend's Jonesboro home.
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$25M Windgate Hall of Art and Innovation Opens at A-State
The new $25 million hall brings together students from Art + Design, Engineering and Computer Science to collaborate on creative, interdisciplinary projects.
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Arkansas Graveler to Kick Off in Jonesboro, Take Riders Through the Delta
The Arkansas Graveler will return to Jonesboro this year, but this time, the city will be the starting point of a ride that aims to show off the Arkansas Delta to bikers.
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Crews Respond to Early Morning Wreck Outside of Jonesboro
Crews responded to a highway wreck just outside of Jonesboro early Wednesday morning.
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Jonesboro Traffic Stop Leads to Fentanyl Trafficking Charges for Two Men
Two men are behind bars after police said they discovered over 100 grams of drugs, including suspected fentanyl, hidden inside a U-Haul van during an early-morning traffic stop in Jonesboro.
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Jonesboro City Council Approves Ordinances Placing Proposed Public Safety Tax on the Ballot
The Jonesboro City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved two ordinances involving the proposed public safety tax set to appear on the November ballot.
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Jonesboro Police Test New AI Dispatcher for Non-Emergency Calls
The Jonesboro Police Department (JPD) is rolling out a new, temporary addition to its E911 dispatch team this week: an artificial intelligence call taker.
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Jonesboro Library to Adjust Hours for Staff Meeting
The library will be open for regular business hours after 10:30 a.m.
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Jonesboro Man Held on $150K Bond After Allegedly Choking, Beating Pregnant Girlfriend
A Jonesboro man is being held on a $150,000 cash/surety bond after police said he attacked his pregnant girlfriend, choking her to the point of unconsciousness.
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Baptist Memorial Hospital-Paragould Receives Five Awards for Heart and Stroke Care
Get With The Guidelines is the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s hospital-based quality improvement program that provides hospitals with the latest research-based guidelines.
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Man Accused of Breaking into and Shooting at Jonesboro Home
A West Memphis man faces multiple charges after police said he shot at a Jonesboro home and forced his way inside.
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Red Wolves for St. Jude and Volunteer A-State to Host Free Alumni Brunch
Both groups invite Arkansas State alumni and their families to the Carl R. Reng Student Union from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 11, for a chance to reunite with old classmates and meet new students while learning about important A-State philanthropies.
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Jonesboro Man Arrested on Domestic Battery Charge After Baby Found with Severe Injuries
Police arrested a Jonesboro man after they said he severely injured his seven-week-old baby, resulting in critical injuries including a brain bleed and broken ribs.
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Fare Increases, Other Changes Coming to Jonesboro’s Public Transit Service
Several changes are coming this Tuesday to GOJO, Jonesboro's public transportation service, including fare rate increases and fare capping.