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Nettleton High School EAST Students to Host 10th Touch a Truck Event

"The vehicles themselves, the children are able to touch them. They get to learn about them, go inside them, depending on what it is, and really just enjoy it," said NHS EAST student Avery Sample.

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Ollie’s Announces Openings in Jonesboro and Paragould

A grand opening celebration has been set for Ollie's locations in Jonesboro and Paragould for April 22 at 9 a.m.

Red Wolves Salvage Finale, Show Fight Against No. 11 Coastal Carolina

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Red Wolves Salvage Finale, Show Fight Against No. 11 Coastal Carolina

Five-run fifth inning powers Arkansas State past nationally ranked Chanticleers after two late-game losses

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Winners of Porchlight Film Festival Hosted in Downtown Jonesboro Announced

The winners of the Porchlight Film Festival were announced during a ceremony Sunday that concluded the three-day celebration of all things movies.

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Salary policy up for second reading at Quorum Court meeting

A private club permit application is also on Monday night's agenda

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Beautiful Saturday contributes to successful events

Several fun events were held on Saturday across the area

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Bono man killed in crash on I-57 in Jackson County

David Roberts was killed, Angela Roberts was injured in the single-vehicle accident

A-State Bowling ends season at NCAA Final Four

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A-State Bowling ends season at NCAA Final Four

No. 2 Vanderbilt and No. 5 Wichita State downed the third-ranked Arkansas State women’s bowling team Friday

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Students’ Commitment Honored at Here2Hired Signing Day Hosted by Jonesboro Unlimited

Here2Hired was designed by Jonesboro Unlimited to strengthen the region’s workforce pipeline by connecting graduating seniors with career opportunities.

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$250K Bond Set for West Memphis Sex Offender Accused of Repeatedly Failing to Register

A West Memphis sex offender is being held on a $250,000 cash/surety bond after police said he failed to register his address and comply with reporting requirements following his release from custody last July.

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Greene County Public Library Awarded Arkansas Heritage Grant for Memory Lab Equipment

The funding will support the purchase of specialized equipment for a new Memory Lab to be housed in the library’s S.S. Lipscomb Genealogy & History Research Center.

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Fourth Suspect Arrested in $20K Jonesboro Bank Fraud Scheme

The arrest is the result of an investigation that began when First National Bank alerted the Jonesboro Police Department to a group of five suspects.

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A-State Theatre Presents Ken Ludwig’s ‘Leading Ladies’ 

From acclaimed comic playwright Ken Ludwig, "Leading Ladies" is a side-splitting farce packed with outrageous disguises, romantic entanglements, and hilarious cases of mistaken identity.

Color Me DARE Fun Run

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Brighter Together: Jonesboro Welcomes Back the Annual Color Me D.A.R.E. Fun Run

The annual Color Me D.A.R.E. Fun Run returns for its 10th year on Saturday, April 25, offering a free morning of music, physical activity, and community connection.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Gene Simmons of Kiss visits Detroit Rock City to open new restaurant location

Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City on Thursday to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate, Paul Stanley.

2 weeks ago in National

Soaring gas prices leads to biggest monthly inflation spike in four years in March

The largest monthly jump in gas prices in six decades caused a sharp spike in inflation in March, creating major challenges for the inflation-fighters at the Federal Reserve and heightening the political challenges of rising costs for the White House.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Pittsburgh Penguins clinch a playoff spot, ending their 3-year drought

For the first time in four years, it will soon be a great day for playoff hockey in Pittsburgh. The Penguins clinched a playoff spot Thursday night by beating New Jersey, ending their postseason drought that lasted three seasons.

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McIlroy atop Masters leaderboard again, while DeChambeau and Rahm will have to fight to make the cut

Defending champion Rory McIlroy picked up where he left off a year ago. For a couple other big names at the Masters, just making the cut is no guarantee.

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Greene County Jury Finds Haney Guilty of Two Counts of Rape

A Greene County jury found Jamie Haney, 47, guilty of two counts of rape and sentenced him to a total of 60 years in prison, according to a press release from Prosecuting Attorney Sonia Hagood's office.

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Bill and Alice Nix Spring Farm Day is Saturday

Attendees can enjoy family-friendly activities, including games, food, music and live demonstrations. 

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5 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Anitta, like you’ve never heard her before. The Brazilian superstar talks new album, ‘SNL’ and God

By MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The lights are low in Studio 8H. All eyes —…

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It’s music festival season. How to stay safe and healthy while enjoying the show

Music festival season has arrived: a time to gather outside with friends, listening to tunes, dancing, and maybe even getting the chance to rub shoulders with musicians you love.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Thousands of fans gather as BTS launches world tour in South Korea

A huge crowd of BTS fans packed into a stadium near Seoul on Thursday to see the K-pop supergroup kick off their long-awaited world tour.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Megan Moroney, Miranda Lambert and Ella Langley lead 2026 ACM Awards nominations dominated by women

Megan Moroney leads the 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards with nine nominations. That includes a first-time nomination for the top prize of the night, entertainer of the year, as well as director and artist-songwriter of the year. She's also received her third consecutive nominations for female artist and visual media of the year.

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Pressure mounts on Ye to be pulled from his headline role at a summer festival in London

Pressure was mounting Sunday on American rapper Ye to be pulled from his headline role at a London music festival this summer, after criticism from U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer.