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Jackson leads A-State men’s basketball past Missouri State

The Arkansas State men's basketball team completed a 16-point comeback to defeat Missouri State.

4 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown pleads not guilty to attempted murder charge stemming from Miami shooting

Former NFL star Antonio Brown was returning Tuesday to Miami to face an attempted murder charge stemming from a May shooting, with his lawyer filing a not guilty plea on his behalf.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley died from injuries suffered in fall

Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist and founding member of the glam rock band Kiss, died from blunt force injuries to the head that he suffered in a fall earlier this year, an autopsy has determined.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Mavericks fire GM Nico Harrison 9 months after widely panned Luka Doncic trade

The Dallas Mavericks fired general manager Nico Harrison on Tuesday, an admission nine months later that the widely criticized trade of Luka Doncic backfired on the franchise.

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DJA’s Culinary Crawl to give patrons taste of downtown Jonesboro

In Celebration of Small Business Saturday, the Downtown Jonesboro Alliance (DJA) will be holding its second annual Culinary Crawl in downtown Jonesboro.

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Schmidt named to Haskins Award Final Fall Watch List

Arkansas State men's golf senior Thomas Schmidt earned a spot on the 2025-2026 Haskins Awards presented by Stifel Final Fall Watch List.

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Ollie’s Bargain Outlet to open Jonesboro location

Ollie's Bargain Outlet has leased 30,000 square feet for its first Jonesboro location.

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Engineering and Computer Science Alumni Academy adds new members

Arkansas State University’s College of Engineering and Computer Science (CoECS) welcomed alumni and friends for the annual gathering of the CoECS Alumni Academy.

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OPINION | Moving home to embrace options

Contributed commentary from Kendra Todd on Education Freedom Accounts.

4 weeks ago in National, Trending

Arctic air hits much of the US, bringing snow to some areas and very chilly temperatures to Florida

Some of this autumn's coldest weather yet is bearing down on the United States, enveloping the eastern two-thirds of the country in Arctic air on Monday and affecting millions of people.

4 weeks ago in National

ByHeart recalls all baby formula sold nationwide as infant botulism outbreak grows

ByHeart, a manufacturer of organic baby formula, recalled all of its products sold nationwide Tuesday, days after some batches were recalled in an expanding outbreak of infant botulism.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Everything you need to know about the 2025 Latin Grammy Awards. Here’s how to watch

The 2025 Latin Grammy Awards are right around the corner, which means it is time to get those viewing party plans in action. Allow us to help.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

Oprah Winfrey picks Ann Packer’s ‘Some Bright Nowhere’ for book club

Ann Packer's "Some Bright Nowhere," her first novel in a decade, is Oprah Winfrey's latest book club pick.

4 weeks ago in National

While Trump threatens controllers, US flight cancellations will drag on even after shutdown ends

Air travelers should expect worsening cancellations and delays this week even if the government shutdown ends, as the Federal Aviation Administration rolls out deeper cuts to flights at 40 major U.S. airports, officials said Monday.

4 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

MLB, sportsbooks cap bets on individual pitches in response to pitch-rigging scandal

Major League Baseball said its authorized gaming operators will cap bets on individual pitches at $200 and exclude them from parlays, a day after two Cleveland Guardians players were indicted and accused of rigging pitches at the behest of gamblers.

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Jonesboro Community Thanksgiving Meal continues to feed those in need

After almost 30 years, the Jonesboro Community Thanksgiving Meal is continuing to feed those in need.

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International Studies Veterans Day program honors military men and women

The International Studies Elementary Magnet School held its fourth annual Veterans Day Program honoring United States military service men and women.

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A-State Theatre Department presents ‘The Thanksgiving Play’ 

Arkansas State University’s Department of Theatre continues its 2025 - 26 season with “The Thanksgiving Play” by Larissa FastHorse, a sharp, satirical comedy that examines the challenges of celebrating and teaching Thanksgiving in modern America.

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A-State men’s basketball to end November with Thanksgiving MTE

Arkansas State Athletics announced details for the men’s basketball team’s first edition of the Arkansas State Thanksgiving MTE on Monday, consisting of three games scheduled from Nov. 24-28 inside First National Bank Arena.

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Downtown Jonesboro restoration project honors legacy of late CNI president

What began as a project to revitalize a downtown Jonesboro building has become a tribute to a late business leader and the employees who stayed with his company.

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3 days ago in Music, Trending

Spotify Wrapped 2025 is here and Bad Bunny has dethroned Taylor Swift as most-streamed artist

The holiday season is here, and with it, a present for fans of end of year data and marketing: Spotify Wrapped is here! And Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny has been named its most-played artist for a fourth time, dethroning Taylor Swift.

4 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Apple Replay is here. What’s the No. 1 song on Apple Music’s 2025 songs chart?

It arrived in 2024. And it never left. Rosé and Bruno Mars' massively popular, Grammy-nominated "APT." topped Apple Music's global song chart in 2025 as the giant music streamer released year-end lists Tuesday and provided listeners with data on their own most listened-to tunes.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

The best new holiday music releases for 2025

'Tis the season to put on some brand-new holiday music. The best way to get festive is to sing along to Christmas classics new and old. But don't know what to press play on? We've got you covered.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Jimmy Cliff, reggae giant and star of landmark film ‘The Harder They Come,’ dead at 81

Jimmy Cliff, the charismatic reggae pioneer and actor who preached joy, defiance and resilience in such classics as "Many Rivers to Cross," "You Can Get it If You Really Want" and "Vietnam" and starred in the landmark movie "The Harder They Come," has died at 81.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Gary Mounfield, former Stone Roses bassist, has died at 63

Gary Mounfield, the former bass player of the Stone Roses and Primal Scream, two of the most influential British rock bands of the past four decades, has died. He was 63.