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BAM in Jonesboro Receives Prestigious National Endowment for the Arts ‘Big Read’ Grant
Throughout the academic year, BAM will collaborate with A-State departments and community organizations across Northeast Arkansas to present a wide range of public programs.
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Paragould Woman Accused of Hitting Victim with Keys, Throwing Knife During Argument
A Paragould woman is behind bars after police said she struck a victim in the face with a set of keys, threatened to kill him, and threw a knife at him during an argument.
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Jonesboro Man Accused of Intimidating Victim in Firearm Possession Case
Police arrested a Jonesboro man after they said he attempted to intimidate a witness in his brother's firearm possession case.
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Jonesboro Shooters Claim National Titles at AIM Grand Nationals
Sending just 20 members divided into four squads, the team brought home a haul of 34 awards, which included 24 individual medals and 10 squad medals.
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USPS Truck Catches Fire in Jonesboro, No Injuries Reported
The incident occurred around 8:30 a.m. at East Highland Drive and Kathleen Street. The fire has since been put out.
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Jonesboro Man Accused of Firearm Possession, Previously Convicted of Violent Felony
A Jonesboro man who was previously convicted of a violent felony faces a new charge after police said they found a firearm inside his vehicle during a probation search.
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Jonesboro Couple Takes Home $185,432 on NBC’s ‘The Wall’
A Jonesboro couple faced the massive 40-foot pegboard on NBC's The Wall Monday night, walking away with a life-changing $185,432.
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Caraway Baseball Team Renovating City Ballfield, Looking to Bring Tournaments Back to the City
"The goal is to bring tournaments back to Caraway," head coach Trevor Ingram said. "Have some money flowing into the community, have some attention to the community and [bring] fun to the kids and everybody else."
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Paragould Man Arrested for Domestic Battering After Violent Assault on Wife
A Paragould man is facing a felony third-degree domestic battering charge after police said he slammed his wife's face into a mirror and cut her with shards from a broken vase.
3 weeks ago
Family Crisis Center to Bring a Taste of the Bayou to Jonesboro for CajunFest
Fundraising event will feature unlimited Cajun-inspired food and drinks, live and silent auctions, a raffle and a chance to make a lasting difference for survivors
3 weeks ago
Trumann Man Held on $1M Bond in Tennessee Following Discovery of Human Remains
A Trumann man is currently being held on a $1 million bond in Tennessee following a suspicious person call led to his arrest in connection with a missing person investigation and the discovery of suspected human remains.
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Paragould Man Held on $1M Bond, Accused of Raping Underage Victim
During an interview with police, the victim reported that Steele Ipock, 30 had sexually assaulted her on multiple occasions.
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A-State Men’s Basketball Announces 2026-27 Non-Conference Schedule
The docket is highlighted by eight home contests and includes four road games alongside two neutral site matchups.
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Jonesboro Community Invited to Celebrate ‘Paint the Town Red’ Week Sept. 9-12
The annual celebration will include a mayoral proclamation and school pep rally, a community decorating contest, the Great A-State Block Party in downtown Jonesboro, and more.
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JRN Pets of the Week: Meet Chester and Memphis
Each week, Jonesboro Right Now teams up with the Northeast Arkansas Humane Society (NEAHS) to feature local pets available for adoption.
3 weeks ago
Northeast Arkansas Cleans Up After Powerful Straight-Line Winds Leave Thousands Without Power
Crews spend Sunday clearing trees, repairing power lines and replacing broken utility poles after Saturday's severe storms swept across the region
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Madigan Tabbed Sun Belt Preseason Setter of the Year, Red Wolves Lead West in Preseason Poll
The defending Sun Belt Volleyball Tournament champions garnered 12 first-place votes and 95 points in the preseason poll. Both totals tie with East Division leader James Madison for the most in the conference.
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Arvest Foundation Awards $4K Grant to Jonesboro Church Health Center
The grant will be used to fund the organization’s mission of providing low-cost, high-quality medical care to low-income and uninsured individuals.
3 weeks ago
Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Craighead County; 70 MPH Winds Expected
Severe weather is actively moving through Northeast Arkansas, bringing the threat of damaging winds, large hail, and potential power outages.
3 weeks ago
Summer Teaching Summit Yields Success for A-State Faculty Participants
Participation in the summit was offered as an opportunity to connect with colleagues across campus and to explore innovative, effective classroom practices.