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2 weeks ago
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.
2 weeks ago
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.
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First-Time Homebuying Q&A, Club Meetings Scheduled for Late April at Jonesboro Library
The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library has several events scheduled for late April, covering everything from cooking to first-time homebuying.
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New Owner of Harley-Davidson of Jonesboro Announced
Northeast Arkansas developer Jeremy Osment has acquired Harley-Davidson of Jonesboro, Haag Brown Commercial announced Tuesday.
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Pets of the Week // April 14
JRN has partnered with area animal shelters to present “Pets of the Week.”
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Engineering and Computer Science Awards for 2025-26 Presented at A-State’s Convocation of Scholars
The College of Engineering and Computer Science at Arkansas State University presented graduating student awards during a Convocation of Scholars awards ceremony.
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Jonesboro Human Development Center to Host Community Yard Sale and Craft Fair
"This is a great opportunity to get the community out onto our facility, to see the things we do, and to make a little money for our employees as well."
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Jonesboro Woman Accused of Stabbing Man in the Neck During Fight
A Jonesboro woman is facing a felony domestic battery charge after police said a fight over the weekend left a man with a stab wound to the neck.
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A-State’s College of Education and Behavioral Science Names Top Graduates for 2025-26
The departmental awards are presented to the graduate in each degree program who has most excelled in scholarship, leadership and service to the department.
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Arkansas State Police Say Don’t Risk it on 4/20: Drive High or Get a DWI
On “4/20” — a day associated with marijuana — some might observe increased marijuana use. But no matter the day, the message is the same: If You Feel Different, You Drive Different. Drive High, Get A DWI.
2 weeks ago
Jury Finds Paragould Man Guilty of 10 Counts of Distributing, Possessing, or Viewing Matter Depicting Sexually Explicit Conduct of a Child
A Paragould man was found guilty of 10 counts of distributing, possessing, or viewing matter depicting sexually explicit conduct of a child by a Greene County jury.
2 weeks ago
Craighead County Issues Burn Ban Due to Increased Fire Hazard
The burn ban prohibits all outdoor burning until further notice.
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Nettleton High School EAST Students to Host 10th Touch a Truck Event
"The vehicles themselves, the children are able to touch them. They get to learn about them, go inside them, depending on what it is, and really just enjoy it," said NHS EAST student Avery Sample.
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Ollie’s Announces Openings in Jonesboro and Paragould
A grand opening celebration has been set for Ollie's locations in Jonesboro and Paragould for April 22 at 9 a.m.
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Red Wolves Salvage Finale, Show Fight Against No. 11 Coastal Carolina
Five-run fifth inning powers Arkansas State past nationally ranked Chanticleers after two late-game losses
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Winners of Porchlight Film Festival Hosted in Downtown Jonesboro Announced
The winners of the Porchlight Film Festival were announced during a ceremony Sunday that concluded the three-day celebration of all things movies.
2 weeks ago
Salary policy up for second reading at Quorum Court meeting
A private club permit application is also on Monday night's agenda
3 weeks ago
Beautiful Saturday contributes to successful events
Several fun events were held on Saturday across the area
3 weeks ago
Bono man killed in crash on I-57 in Jackson County
David Roberts was killed, Angela Roberts was injured in the single-vehicle accident
3 weeks ago
A-State Bowling ends season at NCAA Final Four
No. 2 Vanderbilt and No. 5 Wichita State downed the third-ranked Arkansas State women’s bowling team Friday