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Foundation of Arts’ Stage, Too Releases August Show Lineup
The Foundation of Arts' Stage, Too venue has announced several free events and shows scheduled throughout August.
Craighead County Under Burn Ban Effective Immediately
A burn ban has been issued for Craighead County effective immediately and until further notice.
Cooling Centers Offered Across Jonesboro as Temperatures Soar
The City of Jonesboro is offering cooling stations across the city as Arkansas faces a potentially historic heatwave.
Wolves Up Week Welcomes New and Returning Students to A-State Campus this Week
Wolves Up Week is a series of campus activities and events to welcome students to campus.
ARDOT Releases Proposed Updated Standard Specifications for Highway Construction for Public Comment
The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) is seeking public and industry comments on the Proposed 2027 Standard Specifications for Highway Construction.
UPDATE: Two Pedestrian-Hit Incidents Under Investigation in Jonesboro
Four People Injured In Separate Incidents; Suspect Taken Into Custody After Vehicle Found In Craighead Forest Park
3 weeks ago in Sports
Montero, Tigers shut out Guardians without a strikeout, a first in MLB since 2014
Keider Montero pitched three-hit ball into the seventh inning and the Detroit Tigers blanked the Cleveland Guardians 3-0 on Thursday despite failing to record a strikeout.
3 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Winning ticket for $1 billion Powerball jackpot was sold in Illinois
A Powerball ticket sold at a gas station in western Illinois was the sole winner of the $1 billion jackpot, ending a three-month drought without a top-prize victor.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Chicago Bears could merge 2 sites for potential stadium in northwest Indiana
The Chicago Bears have at least one viable site for a new stadium in northwest Indiana and they are examining a second location as they move closer to finalizing a place for their new home.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
Film academy to honor Colman Domingo, Charlize Theron and John Carpenter at museum gala
Actors Colman Domingo, Charlize Theron and filmmaker John Carpenter are set to be honored at the Academy Museum Gala this fall. The red carpet for the annual fundraising event, now in its sixth year, has become a reliably starry and glamorous affair — a West Coast rival to New York's Met Gala. This year's edition will take place on the evening of Oct. 17 in Los Angeles.
3 weeks ago in National
Kennedy Center votes to restore Trump’s name and close for 2 years, challenging a judge’s order
The battle over the Kennedy Center's future escalated Thursday as President Donald Trump's allies on the board took new steps to commemorate him with physical changes to the iconic performing arts institution that could defy a federal court order.
School Bus on Highland in Jonesboro Involved in Accident, Road Blocked
Highland Road is currently blocked following a vehicle crash involving a bus in Jonesboro.
School Leaders Celebrate Opening of Brookland Intermediate School in Ribbon-Cutting
The newest building in the Brookland Public Schools district is now open and ready for the first day of classes.
The Bays Mountain Cut-Ups Come to Bluegrass Monday, Aug. 24
Based in east Tennessee, this quartet is a fast-rising band that is quickly building a reputation for their energetic stage shows filled with top-notch instrumental talent and intricate vocal harmonies.
Arkansas Department of Agriculture Urges Public to Stay Alert as Wildfire Risk Increases
The Department has designated all 75 counties at moderate wildfire risk, and 30 counties are under burn bans issued by county judges.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Marc Anthony, Chayanne and more to play benefit concert for Venezuela and Colombia earthquake relief
Latin music stars Marc Anthony, Luis Fonsi, Chayanne, Feid, Jay Wheeler and many more will perform at an international benefit concert livestreamed from Miami on Sunday to raise money for those impacted by devastating earthquakes in Venezuela and Colombia.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman somehow avoids serious injury in frightening fall into visitors’ dugout
Freddie Freeman apparently avoided serious injury Wednesday night when the Los Angeles Dodgers' first baseman took a frightening tumble down the stairs and into the visitors' dugout while trying to catch a foul popup in the eighth inning.
3 weeks ago in Hunting Expert,
THE EXPERT | Field Ready in Craighead County: Your Guide to Dove and Deer Season Prep
At DNW Outdoors, our team has lived and breathed Northeast Arkansas hunting since 1987. Here is your field-tested checklist to make sure your gear, firearms, and strategy are locked in before opening morning.
Former Craighead County Detention Officer Accused of Touching Juvenile Inmate Inappropriately
Evidence indicates the officer coerced a juvenile female inmate into inappropriate contact in exchange for avoiding extra jail time.
Jonesboro Man Accused of Residential Burglary, Sending Victim Threatening Messages
Police arrested a Jonesboro man after they said he broke into a woman's home, stole cash, and warned her not to involve law enforcement.
