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ADEM recognizes first week of March as Severe Weather Awareness Week in Arkansas
This week serves as a reminder for all Arkansans to review severe weather safety plans and ensure their homes, schools, and workplaces are prepared for potential spring storms.
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Farm Credit Mid-America supports beyond the classroom student experiences at A-State
“We’re honored to invest in the future of agriculture by supporting ‘Beyond the Classroom Experiences’ at Arkansas State’s College of Agriculture,” said Mike Williams, regional vice president agricultural lending at Farm Credit Mid-America.
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CASA to host fundraiser in Jonesboro for Child Abuse Prevention Month
The luncheon will feature an appearance and proclamation from Mayor Harold Copenhaver and a keynote address from Judge Barbara Halsey.
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Paragould man pleads guilty to two counts of rape, sentenced to 50 years in prison
Jaxon Anderson was sentenced to a total of 50 years in the Arkansas Department of Corrections.
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Harvest Hearing in Jonesboro on the connection between hearing loss and cognitive decline
Researchers have found a strong connection between untreated hearing loss and cognitive decline.
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Pets of the Week – March 2
JRN has partnered with area animal shelters to present “Pets of the Week.
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Blytheville man accused of kidnapping girlfriend, strangling her at Jonesboro motel
A Blytheville man faces multiple charges after police said he kidnapped and strangled his girlfriend during a fight at a Jonesboro motel.
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Strong turnout at Plan Jonesboro open house signals appetite to ‘think big’
The open house marked the first public meeting for Plan Jonesboro, the City’s comprehensive planning effort to guide growth over the next 30 years.
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Jonesboro Police Department’s crisis intervention team making impact
The CIT responded to over 2,500 calls in 2024 and 2025, over 600 people interacted with the CIT/Therapist team, and the program has saved a total of $1.2 million.
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Events scheduled in March at Jonesboro library
The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library has announced events for all ages in March.
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Early voting ends Monday for Preferential Primary; Election Day is Tuesday, March 3
Early voting for the Preferential Primary in Craighead County ends Monday, with election day for this cycle on Tuesday, March 3.
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A-State Baseball: Red Wolves Sweep Golden Lions
Arkansas State completed the second sweep of the season over in-state foe Arkansas-Pine Bluff Sunday afternoon with the 7-2 victory
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Public survey now live on PlanJonesboro.com
Public encouraged to share input through online survey and interactive map
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Developer Bruce Burrow Leaves Lasting Mark; Dies at 83
“He knew more about real estate than anybody I know,” said Jerry Halsey
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One killed, three injured in Greene County crash
Dense fog present at the time likely contributed to the accident
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A-State Heritage Sites to host community meetings
The Arkansas State University Heritage Sites is exploring the feasibility of establishing the Arkansas Delta as a National Heritage Area.
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Red Wolf Men Surge to Victory Over Louisiana
A-State used an overwhelming second-half surge to defeat Louisiana on Senior Night
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Arkansas State Women Top Texas State on Senior Night
Arkansas State shot 41 percent (14-of-34) from three on the way to the 34-point win
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A-State Baseball Takes First Game Over Arkansas-Pine Bluff
Red Wolves had five doubles in the game to win 11-3 Friday night at Slayton Family Field-Tomlinson Stadium
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$100K bond set for Caraway man accused of abusing infant son
A Caraway man is being held on a $100,000 cash/surety bond after police said he abused his two-month-old infant, leaving the child with multiple bruises on his head and face.