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Monette man accused of video voyeurism after admitting to recording coworker in restroom

A Monette man was arrested on a felony video voyeurism charge after police said he used his cell phone to try to record a female coworker while she was in the restroom.

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Ohtani has grand slam, 5 RBIs as Japan routs Taiwan 13-0 in its WBC opener

Shohei Ohtani doubled on the first pitch of the game, then hit a go-ahead grand slam and an RBI single in a 10-run second inning to lead defending champion Japan over Taiwan 13-0 Friday night in its World Baseball Classic opener.

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After 5 years, Sarah J. Maas returns to ‘A Court of Thorns and Roses’ with 2 untitled books

Romantasy favorite Sarah J. Maas has given her millions of fans a plot twist they had long been waiting for — two more books over the next 11 months in her blockbuster "A Court of Thorns and Roses" series.

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Jonesboro man held on $500K bond after months of stalking culminate in attempted break-in

A Jonesboro man is being held on a $500,000 bond after police said he stalked his ex-girlfriend for months before attempting to kick down her apartment door.

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Arkansas State student faces felony drug, weapons charges after campus deal caught on camera

An Arkansas State University student faces up to life in prison after police allegedly found a handgun and marijuana in his campus apartment following a suspected drug deal caught on video.

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Arkansas State University announces Charles Kruse Scholarship in agriculture 

The scholarship was established to support students in the College of Agriculture (CoA) who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, and the core values of the Delta Theta chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha. 

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Craighead County road to close Monday for road work

The Craighead County Road Department will be closing a road on Monday.

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Daylight saving time to begin Sunday

Prepare to spring forward one hour this weekend as Daylight saving time starts across the country.

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Jonesboro EAST students partner with NEACTC to build emergency playground medical boxes

A group of Jonesboro students is working together to make sure medical attention can be quickly provided during recess.

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A-State falls to Georgia Southern in Sun Belt Conference Tournament third round

Arkansas State men’s basketball made multiple rally efforts against Georgia Southern, but ultimately fell short.

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ASPSF Day of Giving to support Jonesboro single parent students

The Day of Giving in Jonesboro will take place at Native Brew Works.

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Britney Spears arrested and released, California sheriff’s records show, though charge is not clear

Britney Spears was arrested Wednesday night in Southern California and booked early Thursday, according to the Ventura County Sheriff's office, which didn't say what charge she faces.

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Dow drops 1,000 points after oil spikes to its highest price since the summer of 2024

The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped more than 1,000 points Thursday after the price of oil spiked to its highest level since the summer of 2024 because of the war with Iran.

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Savannah Guthrie makes offscreen visit to ‘Today’ show, first since her mother went missing

Savannah Guthrie made an off-camera appearance Thursday at NBC's "Today" show studios to thank colleagues for their support since her mother Nancy went missing from her Arizona home a month ago.

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Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Noem after mounting criticism over her leadership

President Donald Trump on Thursday fired his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, after mounting criticism over her leadership of the department, including the handling of the administration's immigration crackdown and disaster response.

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Arkansas State University SBTDC advisors earn nationally recognized Certified Business Advisor credential

The CBA designation recognizes advanced expertise in business consulting, strategic advising, and economic development support.

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City of Jonesboro looking to expand coverage of tornado sirens

As Jonesboro's population continues to grow, the city is looking to expand the coverage of its tornado sirens.

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A-State men’s basketball Head Coach Ryan Pannone announced as finalist for Joe B. Hall Award

Pannone was announced as one of 16 finalists for the 2025-26 Joe B. Hall National Coach of the Year Award.

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UPDATE | Victim in fatal pedestrian accident in Jonesboro identified by Arkansas State Police

Arkansas State Police have identified the victim in Wednesday's fatal pedestrian accident.

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The 60-day cliff: Inside the debate over Arkansas’s postpartum Medicaid limit

Arkansas is the only state in the nation that terminates postpartum Medicaid 60 days after delivery.

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The Guess Who plan the band’s first official US tour in over two decades

Two principal songwriters of The Guess Who — the band that crafted the hit song "American Woman" — will tour America itself later this year for the first time in over two decades.

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Eddie Vedder turns solo vulnerability into a powerful plea in Netflix’s ‘Matter of Time’

The first time Eddie Vedder toured without Pearl Jam, he made some glaring mistakes onstage and felt discouraged. A few shows later, he ran into Bruce Springsteen, who told him that performing solo is terrifying but that vulnerability can be a force to harness.

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Phil Collins, Lauryn Hill, INXS, Iron Maiden, Luther Vandross and Shakira get Rock Hall nominations

Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Lauryn Hill, INXS, Iron Maiden, Luther Vandross and Shakira are some the 2026 nominees for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, a wide net that includes rap, metal, R&B, hip-hop, Britpop, blues rock and pop.

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U2’s new music honors Renee Good and draws inspiration from world events

U2 is returning with its first collection of new songs in nearly a decade, opening with a tribute to Renee Good...

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A rare Paul McCartney and Wings trove heads to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this summer

A collection of Paul McCartney instruments, outfits, handwritten lyrics, unseen photos and tour memorabilia will be part of an exhibit at...