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Gov. Sanders Announces Appointments, 3 from Jonesboro
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced appointments to various boards and commissions on Thursday, with three appointees from Jonesboro.
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Raising Cane’s in Jonesboro Announces Grand Opening Date
The grand opening for the Jonesboro location of Raising Cane's is soon approaching, the company announced Thursday.
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Ella K. Gall Memorial Scholarship to Support Physical Therapist Assistant Students
Ella’s family established the scholarship as a way to honor her life and help others complete their educational dreams.
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Drug Task Force Sting in Jonesboro Leads to Meth Trafficking Charges, $100K Bond
During a drug investigation, the Second Judicial Drug Task Force received information that 41-year-old Nicholas Marquette Scott, of Conway, was selling meth in Jonesboro.
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NYITCOM at A-State Announces Partnerships with University of Guam, Two Hospital Systems in U.S. Territory
This unique partnership creates a bi-directional benefit in meeting the physician shortages in both Guam and the Mississippi Delta region.
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$125K Bond for Jonesboro Man Who Reportedly Sent Threatening Videos Before Firing Shots
According to the probable cause affidavit, Whitman began texting the victim and told her he was going to shoot her. He allegedly added that she was going to “meet Drac,” shorthand for Draco, a manufacturer of AK-47-style firearms.
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Festival of Flowers Hosted at A-State Brings the Community Together
A-State's Department of Art + Design has a three-day event planned starting Wednesday that combines ecology and art for the campus and wider community.
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Valley View Blazer Band to Perform Piece Composed in Band Member’s Memory
"We could have that avenue to tell people how we feel and how much we miss him, how much we loved him, and kind of share some of those experiences that we have with him through music."
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THE EXPERT | From the Blind to the Back Porch: The Time for Drake Waterfowl Gear
If you're anything like the guys who walk through our doors at DNW Outdoors, you don't stop needing good gear just because the hunting season's over.
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Jonesboro Man Killed in Greene County Motorcycle Crash
The crash happened at the intersection of State Highway 304 and State Highway 90
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Two Jonesboro Men Face Up to Life in Prison Following Armed Carjacking
Two Jonesboro men face up to life in prison after police said they held a man at gunpoint, stole his cash, and took his vehicle.
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Jonesboro Man Held on $2.5M Bond, Accused of Physically Assaulting and Raping Girlfriend
According to the probable cause affidavit, the victim reported that her boyfriend physically assaulted her after she attempted to wake him up for work.
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Jonesboro Library to Debut New Film Club Program for Adults
The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library is introducing a new monthly program for adults: Film Club.
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A-State Volleyball Announces Three-Phase Fundraising Initiative
Arkansas State volleyball announced a three-phase fundraising initiative designed to support future developments within the program.
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Lake City’s Annual Clean Sweep Scheduled
Citizens of Lake City will soon have an opportunity to dispose of their larger, bulkier items for free.
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Annual Create@State Symposium Returns Thursday
Create@State, Arkansas State University's student research and creativity symposium, returns for its 16th year.
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Red Wolves Ride in 11-5 Road Win at Southern Illinois
A-State continues their week on the road with a series at ULM
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Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Provides Tips on How to Avoid an ‘Un-Bear-Able’ Situation This Spring
While sightings of these misguided youths certainly grab the attention of people living in neighborhoods bordering bear country, they often move on as long as people don’t give them a reason to stay.
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Seven Selected for A-State Distinguished Service Awards
The high-achieving students will be honored during Convocation of Scholars, which recognizes the university’s top performers.
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Arkansas State Police Warning Public of Scam Calls Impersonating ICAC Officers
The Arkansas State Police is alerting the public to a recent scam in which callers falsely claim to be officers with the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.