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4 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Challenging your brain helps keep it healthy. Here’s how to do it

One recent study linked a lower risk of Alzheimer's disease and cognitive decline to lifelong learning, meaning intellectually stimulating experiences — reading and writing, learning another language, playing chess, solving puzzles, going to museums — from childhood into retirement.

Arkansas State Women Fall to Troy in SBC Semifinals

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Arkansas State Women Fall to Troy in SBC Semifinals

A-State fell behind by as much as 19 in the second half

Walton Leads A-State to Victory Over Oral Roberts in Series Finale

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Walton Leads A-State to Victory Over Oral Roberts in Series Finale

Walton recorded a 3-for-3 performance and drew a walk over four plate appearances

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City Stars Controversy Won’t Go Away — Former Revolution Coach Challenges Mayor

“If you have confidence in this administration, say so. If you do not, say so. Jonesboro deserves clarity.”

Arkansas State Women Advance to Semifinals with Victory over ULM

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Arkansas State Women Advance to Semifinals with Victory over ULM

The Lady Red Wolves overcame a late ULM comeback attempt for the 76-68 win

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Police investigate shooting near Trumann

Poinsett County deputies and Trumann Police respond to early morning shooting on Tulot Road

Storm Damage near Jonesboro, Arkansas

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Storms cause minor damage, power outages

60 miles an hour peak wind gust recorded at the Jonesboro Airport

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Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Craighead County

The National Weather Service (NWS) has upgraded the severe thunderstorm from a watch to a warning. The warning is in effect until 9:15 a.m. and includes Craighead and Poinsett Counties.

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NWS issued severe thunderstorm watch for Craighead County

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a severe thunderstorm watch in effect until 2:00 p.m. Saturday afternoon.

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Jonesboro man sentenced to 10 years in prison for fatal DWI crash

Arturo Chacon was going the wrong way on Matthews when the accident occurred

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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.

4 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

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.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

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.

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

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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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3 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Megan Thee Stallion takes 2 Broadway shows off after illness during ‘Moulin Rouge!’

Megan Thee Stallion was rushed to the hospital after "feeling very ill" while onstage on Broadway in "Moulin Rouge! The Musical." She later took to social media to explain...

3 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Bruce Springsteen brings ‘Streets of Minneapolis’ home as he launches US tour with ‘War’

Bruce Springsteen was in a defiant but upbeat mood as he returned Tuesday night to the "Streets of Minneapolis" to launch his latest...

3 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Suspension lifted for helicopter pilots who hovered near Kid Rock’s home

The Army pilots who hovered two helicopters near Kid Rock's Tennessee home during a training run while he clapped and saluted have had their...

1 week ago in Entertainment, Music

Fetty Wap has a lot to say on ‘Zavier.’ It’s his first album since being released from prison

Fetty Wap is beaming so big, it is almost as if his smile enters the room before he does. And these days, the Paterson, New Jersey-born melodic rapper and singer has a lot to be happy about.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending

Everything you need to know about ‘BTS: The Return,’ the new Netflix documentary

All seven members log onto a livestream, broadcast from a beach. A few years ago, it was a common image. But after the K-pop boy band BTS pressed pause on their full-band duties for nearly four years, it was revelatory.