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Simmons Bank to Close Jonesboro Branch in December Amid 26-Location Consolidation
The company said the closures stem from a broader review of its retail network strategy, intended to align with "evolving customer preferences".
The Foundation of Arts Brings Spooky Fun with ‘House of Villains’ Walkthrough
Fall is bringing all the fun of Halloween to Jonesboro as the Foundation of Arts (FOA) prepares for its new and improved House of Villains walkthrough.
Toxic Algae Warning Issued for Lake Poinsett
State officials are urging the public to stay out of the water at Lake Poinsett after confirming the presence of a harmful algal bloom.
Paragould Traffic Stop Leads to Major Drug Bust; Suspect Held on $150K Bond
A Paragould man is behind bars on several felonies after police said they found nearly 400 grams of meth, multiple firearms, and thousands of dollars in cash while they searched his home following a traffic stop.
Arkansas State University Enrollment Approaches 19,000, Sets New Fall Record
Fall enrollment increased by 4.7% from the record 17,926 students in 2025, marking the university's sixth consecutive record-breaking fall or spring semester.
Arkansas Collections Hit $582.8 Million in August, Surpassing Monthly Projections
The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) released its General Revenue Report for August 2026 on Wednesday, revealing that state revenue continues to outperform forecasts as Fiscal Year 2027 gets underway.
Jonesboro Public Library Rolls Out New Restrictions Under Act 372
Visitors of the Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library and its other branches will see some new restrictions on checking out materials and accessing certain areas of the facility.
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Dollywood theme park will add new features, including a waterfall, to honor Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton's theme park in east Tennessee will unveil new features for fans to honor the life of the "dreamer-in-chief," Dolly Parton, who died at the age of 80.
15 hours ago in Sports
With a new-look roster and no A’ja Wilson the US FIBA World Cup title defense gets tougher
The U.S. has dominated the women's FIBA World Cup for nearly two decades, winning the last four titles. A young American roster led by the trio of Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese now complement U.S. stalwart Breanna Stewart as the team looks to win its fifth straight championship.
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First Trump, now Everton: Balogun at center of another fiasco as deadline-day transfer fails
U.S. striker Folarin Balogun pulled out of a deal to join Everton in the final minutes of European soccer's summer transfer window because he felt uncomfortable that the English club raised doubts about his health in a medical check, Monaco's sporting director has revealed.
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Gloria Steinem, a potent voice of US feminism and co-founder of Ms. Magazine, dies at 92
Gloria Steinem, the celebrated author and activist who became one of the most visible symbols and potent voices of the U.S. women's movement and a fierce advocate for feminist causes for over six decades, has died. She was 92.
Grain Management Completes Strategic Combination Forming Rightfiber
New company launches, creating one of the nation's largest privately held fiber broadband platforms to serve communities across 20 states
1 day ago in National
Top US doctors offer updated flu and COVID vaccine recommendations, aiming to ease confusion
Leading U.S. medical groups are urging people to get updated flu and COVID-19 vaccinations this fall, banding together Wednesday to issue shot guidelines — and highlight the science behind them — saying they hope to ease confusion caused by the Trump administration's changing advice.
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Meet the 2026 ‘Dancing With the Stars’ cast
The newest cast competing for the Mirrorball Trophy on "Dancing With the Stars" was unveiled Wednesday, featuring the usual complement of entertainers, reality stars and athletes ranging from gold medalists to a Savannah Bananas player.
Former Suspect in 2019 Fatal House Fire Faces New Charges in Jonesboro Stalking Investigation
A man who faced now dropped capital murder charges in a 2019 fatal house fire is now facing new charges following a fire at his ex-girlfriend's Jonesboro home.
$25M Windgate Hall of Art and Innovation Opens at A-State
The new $25 million hall brings together students from Art + Design, Engineering and Computer Science to collaborate on creative, interdisciplinary projects.
Arkansas Graveler to Kick Off in Jonesboro, Take Riders Through the Delta
The Arkansas Graveler will return to Jonesboro this year, but this time, the city will be the starting point of a ride that aims to show off the Arkansas Delta to bikers.
Crews Respond to Early Morning Wreck Outside of Jonesboro
Crews responded to a highway wreck just outside of Jonesboro early Wednesday morning.
Jonesboro Traffic Stop Leads to Fentanyl Trafficking Charges for Two Men
Two men are behind bars after police said they discovered over 100 grams of drugs, including suspected fentanyl, hidden inside a U-Haul van during an early-morning traffic stop in Jonesboro.
Jonesboro City Council Approves Ordinances Placing Proposed Public Safety Tax on the Ballot
The Jonesboro City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved two ordinances involving the proposed public safety tax set to appear on the November ballot.
