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1 week ago in Entertainment
Park Chan-wook will lead the Cannes Film Festival jury, will be the 1st Korean in the role
Park Chan-wook, the Korean filmmaker of "Oldboy" and "No Other Choice," will head the jury at the 79th Cannes Film Festival, festival organizers announced Thursday.
Arkansas State falls in pitchers’ duel at No. 6 Arkansas
Arkansas State was unable to match No. 6 Arkansas in game two of the midweek series.
FIFA’s Infantino has ‘complete confidence’ in Mexico to host World Cup games despite cartel violence
The violence that erupted in Mexico after the death of a powerful drug lord has left many questioning whether the country will be able to co-host the World Cup in just over three months. FIFA President Gianni Infantino thinks it can.
1 week ago in Sports
Max Scherzer and Toronto Blue Jays agree to $3 million, 1-year deal, AP source says
Max Scherzer is returning to the Toronto Blue Jays. Two weeks into spring training, the three-time Cy Young Award winner has agreed with the reigning American League champions on a $3 million, one-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press early Thursday.
A-State graduate honored by Mid-South Educational Research Association
The award was presented at the 2025 MSERA Annual Meeting in New Orleans.
Shooting in Jonesboro leaves one dead, person of interest in custody
The Jonesboro Police Department (JPD) is investigating the shooting, and a person of interest has been taken into custody.
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$250K bond set for Paragould man accused of sexual indecency with a child
On Feb. 24, Honorable Judge Curtis Hitt found probable cause to charge 48-year-old Walson Jekkar with three counts of sexual indecency with a child, a Class D felony.
$100K bond set for Jonesboro woman accused of assaulting retail worker, stealing vehicle
A Jonesboro woman is being held on a $100,000 cash/surety bond after police said she stomped on a retail worker’s toes over stolen items and drove away in a stolen vehicle.
Prosecutors present hot check report to Craighead County quorum court
Prosecutors with the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney for the 2nd Judicial District presented their annual Hot Check report during Monday night's quorum court meeting.
Wanted man facing multiple felony drug charges after arrest at Jonesboro gas station
A man is facing a slew of felony charges following a report of someone slumped over in a vehicle at a Jonesboro gas station.
Jonesboro youth work together to pick up trash in weekend cleanup
Members of the nonprofit organization Teens with a Positive Purpose recently gathered on Rook Road to clear debris left behind by a recent car crash, and general litter roadside.
Craighead County schools compete in state archery championship
Student archers have competed in state qualifying events with one goal on their minds: make it to the state championship.
Candidates participate in forum on A-State campus
Candidates from both sides of the political aisle gathered Tuesday night for a candidate forum on the Arkansas State University campus.
1 week ago in Entertainment, Music
Phil Collins, Lauryn Hill, INXS, Iron Maiden, Luther Vandross and Shakira get Rock Hall nominations
Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Lauryn Hill, INXS, Iron Maiden, Luther Vandross and Shakira are some the 2026 nominees for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, a wide net that includes rap, metal, R&B, hip-hop, Britpop, blues rock and pop.
1 week ago in National, Trending
Takeaways from Trump’s address: Sales mode on economy, heavy on patriotism, dark turn on Democrats
President Donald Trump started in sales mode, using his State of the Union address to deliver an upbeat vision of the U.S. economy. But that portrayal collides with the sentiment of Americans who remain anxious about their finances and feel they haven't benefited from Trump's policies.
1 week ago in Lifestyle
Are expensive shampoos worth it? Here’s what the experts have to say
Ornate packaging paired with enticing advertisements that claim expensive shampoos are elixirs to all hair woes can leave one wondering: Are the higher prices really worth it? Should I abandon my $8 drugstore mainstay for a $42 premium brand?
Workshops and classes scheduled in March at Jonesboro library
Several workshops and classes are scheduled in March at the Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library.
Red Wolves overcome late deficit to best Southern Miss
Arkansas State men’s basketball converted a season-best 36 free throws and overcame a late deficit to take down Southern Miss.
