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Thoughts turn to risk of exposure to fentanyl after Jim Frigo finds fake bills in downtown Jonesboro parking lot

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Finding money could carry risk

Thoughts after radio personality Jim Frigo discovers fake money in downtown parking lot

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The Price Sisters to perform at Bluegrass Monday on Aug. 25

The Price Sisters Band will perform a concert as part of the Bluegrass Monday concert series presented by KASU 91.9 FM.  

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A-State names Amanda Nickerson vice chancellor for enrollment management

“I’m honored to join Arkansas State University and contribute to its bold vision for enrollment growth and student success."

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Part of downtown Jonesboro road to be temporarily closed Saturday

Part of a downtown Jonesboro road will be temporarily closed again on Saturday for beautification efforts.

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Agis hired as director of player development for A-State baseball

Arkansas State baseball head coach Mike Silva announced Friday the addition of Michael Agis to the Red Wolves’ 2026 coaching staff as Director of Player Development.

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NCAA set to announce the results of its sign-stealing investigation into Michigan’s program

The NCAA is expected to announce the results of its sign-stealing investigation into Michigan's college football program on Friday. In a notice sent to the school...

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Trump’s meeting with Putin could determine the trajectory of the Russia-Ukraine war

U.S. President Donald Trump is meeting face-to-face with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday for a high-stakes summit that could...

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Rapper Sean Kingston to be sentenced for $1 million fraud scheme in South Florida

Rapper Sean Kingston is scheduled to be sentenced in South Florida on Friday after being convicted of a $1 million fraud scheme. Kingston, whose legal name is...

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Robert MacIntyre runs off 6 birdies in a row for 62 to lead BMW Championship

Robert MacIntyre seized on a softer Caves Valley after a two-hour storm delay and rode the best putting round of his year with six straight birdies to...

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September Neighborhood Cleanup in Jonesboro scheduled

The City of Jonesboro announced Friday that the Neighborhood Cleanup for September had been scheduled.

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Taylor Swift’s chat with the Kelces on ‘New Heights’ marks a milestone moment for podcasts

Since nothing Taylor Swift ever does is small, her two-hour conversation with boyfriend Travis Kelce and his brother Jason Kelce on their "New Heights" podcast is...

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LL Cool J takes the mic for the 2025 MTV VMAs, where Lady Gaga rules nominations

LL Cool J has snagged wins, co-hosted and performed atop the MTV Video Music Awards stage. Now, the Grammy-winning rapper-actor-author is going...

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National Weather Service issues heat advisory for Jonesboro, Northeast Arkansas

The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for Jonesboro and much of Northeast Arkansas on Friday, with heat indices forecasted to be in excess of 105 degrees.

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Flores lifts A-State to season-opening win

Arkansas State soccer opened the season in thrilling fashion, defeating Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Thursday afternoon.

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St. Bernards announces opening of new Longevity Center

St. Bernards Healthcare announced the opening of its new Longevity Center on Thursday, focusing on preventive, team-based medicine that helps patients live healthy and disease free.

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Jonesboro Public Schools unveils new safety partnership

Jonesboro Public Schools announced Thursday it was partnering with Dynamic Integrated Security to place armed officers on its campuses to better protect students.

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Downtown Jonesboro road to be closed Friday for beautification efforts

A temporary road closure will be in effect Friday for a downtown Jonesboro road.

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St. Bernards to host free ‘Mind and Memory Boot Camp’ for dementia, Alzheimer’s awareness

The St. Bernards Senior Health Clinic will be holding a special program this month focused on bringing awareness to dementia and Alzheimer's and how people can help those battling either disease.

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Craighead County Sheriff Marty Boyd reflects on nearly 35 years of service

"I can't say how much my career has meant to me and how fortunate I've been. But I also feel very satisfied."

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A-State football single-game tickets, mini-plan options on sale

Single-game tickets and a pair of three-game mini plans are now on sale for the Red Wolves' 2025 football season.

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This year’s song of the summer is a ballad, not a banger. Here’s what that says about us

For the past 14 weeks and counting, the top Billboard spot has been held by a love ballad: Alex Warren's "Ordinary." As Berklee College of Music professor and forensic musicologist Joe Bennett notes, the February release is "a fair bit slower than the mean average for the Hot 100, or for a historical song of the summer."

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Justin Bieber announces ‘Swag ll’ will arrive Friday

Never say never... again? In July, Justin Bieber surprised fans by releasing his seventh studio album, "Swag," hours after he teased it on billboards and social media posts. It turns out, he wasn't done yet. On Thursday morning, Bieber shared that "Swag II" will arrive on Friday.

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Doja Cat, Post Malone and Tate McRae will perform at MTV VMAs. Here’s what to know about the show

Pop singers Conan Gray and Tate McRae will each make their performance debut on the MTV Video Music Awards stage next month, the VMAs announced Tuesday.

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Ciara reinforces her passion for music with ‘CiCi.’ The album is her first since 2019

Ciara will deliver a new bundle of joy on Friday, but it's not the fifth child her husband publicly flirts with her about. "It's time. Honestly, I've been working on this album for almost five years," said the R&B-pop superstar.

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New Beatles ‘Anthology’ projects will be released this fall

Beatles fans will be feeling some "real love" for this: New content from the iconic band is coming this fall on screen, in music and in print.