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The Billion-Dollar Ripple: How an Industrial Boom is Reshaping Northeast Arkansas
The industrial landscape of Northeast Arkansas is rapidly evolving as billions of dollars in advanced manufacturing investments ripple into neighboring communities.
Arkansas Free Fishing Weekend is June 12-14, Family Fishing Derbies are June 13
Anyone may fish in Arkansas without a fishing license or trout stamp from noon, Friday, June 12, through midnight Sunday night, June 14.
1 week ago in Sports
Knicks fans forget about the bad times and savor a record run to their first NBA Finals since 1999
Minutes after the Knicks finished their four-game sweep of the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference finals, the DJ at Radio City Music Hall played Prince's "1999." That was the last time the Knicks had reached the NBA Finals.
1 week ago in Entertainment
Scripps National Spelling Bee guide: How to watch, who the notable spellers are, rules and prizes
The best young spellers in the English language are competing at the Scripps National Spelling Bee this week, continuing a more than century-old tradition. The three-day competition began Tuesday and concludes Thursday night.
1 week ago in Entertainment
Jim Henson’s Creature Shop opens for tours. Here’s what’s inside the once-hidden puppet studio
Deep in a cavernous New York City warehouse, the artisans behind some of the world's most beloved children's characters have been fashioning costumes and puppets for years in relative anonymity. Now Jim Henson's Creature Shop, the workshop founded by the legendary creator of the Muppets, is drawing back the curtain.
1 week ago in Lifestyle
You should be dancing, yeah. Moving to music offers all kinds of benefits as you age
Moving to music is one of the best ways to stay healthy. Medical professionals say it doesn't matter if it's Western line dancing, ballroom steps, salsa, tap, Zumba at the gym, or with a group
1 week ago in Sports
Heat wave at French Open impacts the clay courts and sends fans to sprinklers
Tennis players at the French Open say they haven't experienced conditions this hot at Roland Garros since the Paris Olympics. And the 2024 Olympics were held in July and August.
Crawford Discusses Iran, Fuel Prices and Farm Bill During District Visit
Arkansas congressman says farmers need certainty as House recess sends lawmakers home until June 8
Monette to get Long-Awaited Traffic Light
Light goes up at Highway 18/139 intersection by Summer 2027
Glow-in-the-Dark Events for Teens Scheduled in Early June at Jonesboro Library
The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library has events set for early June exclusively for teens, with a glow-in-the-dark twist.
Jonesboro’s June Neighborhood Cleanup Scheduled
The City of Jonesboro announced the date of June's Neighborhood Cleanup.
Northeast Arkansas Brings Home Three Championships
Valley View, Tuckerman and Marked Tree all bring home hardware from state championship events
Echoes of Honor: The Deep Roots of Memorial Day in Craighead County
Memorial Day isn't just a national holiday; for Craighead County, it is also a deeply local story.
A-State Athletics Breaks Department GPA Record for Second Straight Semester
Arkansas State Athletics recently completed the spring semester with a school-record 3.25 all-department GPA and 244 student-athletes who earned a place on the Athletics Director’s Honor Roll.
Two Plan Jonesboro Meetings Scheduled in June
The City of Jonesboro has two Plan Jonesboro input meetings scheduled for June.
Over 651,000 Votes Decide Best of Northeast Arkansas
The red carpet was rolled out at the Embassy Suites to celebrate the release of the 2026 Best of Northeast Arkansas winners
NYITCOM at A-State Marks 10th Anniversary, Celebrates Impact on Healthcare in Arkansas
“We are doing what we committed to do, and a healthier Arkansas is the beneficiary."
Jonesboro Animal Rescue Holds ‘Adopt and Shop’ Event for Rescue Dogs
A Jonesboro animal rescue, in collaboration with a local business, worked together Saturday for one mission: Helping rescue dogs find a new home.
A-State Track and Field Qualifies 12 Athletes for NCAA West First Rounds
Twelve Arkansas State athletes are set to compete on May 27-30 at John McDonnell Field in Fayetteville.
The Fox Named Arkansas Radio Station of the Year
Jonesboro Media Group sweeps four categories at Thursday event in Little Rock
