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Festivities planned for annual Paint the Town Red Week in Jonesboro
The annual Paint the Town Red Week, hosted by the Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce, is scheduled for next week.
Forbes names St. Bernards to ‘America’s Best-In-State Employers 2025’ list
St. Bernards Healthcare announced its selection to Forbes’ “America’s Best-In-State Employers 2025” list released on Thursday, joining a group of 25 employers in Arkansas.
A-State promotes Yu to vice chancellor for institutional effectiveness, innovation and strategy
Dr. Fen Yu has been promoted to vice chancellor for institutional effectiveness, innovation, and strategy at Arkansas State University.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, aka Sincaraz, rule men’s tennis as the 2025 US Open arrives
OK, sure, maybe it wouldn't be rational to say there's no point in actually holding the full U.S. Open and instead just fast-forwarding to the inevitable matchup for the men's championship between Jannik Sinner — assuming he's healthy — and Carlos Alcaraz on Sept. 7. Seems reasonable, though.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
New Beatles ‘Anthology’ projects will be released this fall
Beatles fans will be feeling some "real love" for this: New content from the iconic band is coming this fall on screen, in music and in print.
St. Bernards’ annual Butterfly Release to celebrate and remember loved ones
With the symbolic release of hundreds of live butterflies, the 18th annual Butterfly Release continues to celebrate and honor the memories of loved ones impacted by hospice.
Affidavit: Investigation into Jonesboro massage parlors uncovers prostitution
Court documents said an investigation into two Jonesboro massage parlors uncovered an operation where sexual services were routinely sold, and the cash proceeds were laundered through casino machines in two states.
$200K bond given to Jonesboro man accused of beating victim, threatening to kill them
A Jonesboro man is being held on a $200,000 cash/surety bond after police said he beat a person in their own home, held them at knife point, and threatened to kill them.
Cail and Whitlock earn preseason All-Sun Belt honors; Red Wolves place second in SBC preseason poll
The Sun Belt Conference announced the 2025 volleyball preseason awards and coaches poll on Wednesday, including two Red Wolves and a second-place selection in the West Division.
3 weeks ago in National
Judge denies Justice Department request to unseal Epstein grand jury transcripts
A federal judge on Wednesday rejected the Trump administration's request to unseal grand jury transcripts from Jeffrey Epstein 's sex trafficking case, joining two other judges in denying the public release of material from investigations into the late financier's decades-long sexual abuse of young women and girls.
Empower announces chief broadband officer
Empower, Delivered by Craighead Electric, announced the appointment of Adrian Flye as Chief Broadband Officer.
Brookland schools, city leaders collaborate on solutions for traffic congestion
Brookland Public Schools, along with city leaders, are working to make sure children are safe and traffic moves smoothly as the first month of the new school year continues.
Arvest Foundation awards $2.5K grant to support El Centro Hispano
“We look forward to seeing how this Arvest Foundation grant can expand the impact of El Centro’s work and help make a difference in the lives of college students in our community.”
Man accused of taking part in $200K Jonesboro bank fraud scheme
A man faces multiple felony charges after police said he and several other suspects took part in a bank fraud scheme in Jonesboro, resulting in over $200,000 in losses.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Yankees become 1st MLB team to hit 9 home runs in a game twice in one season
José Caballero hit two home runs in 86 games with the Tampa Bay Rays this season. The speedy utilityman matched that total in one night Tuesday as the New York Yankees put on quite a power show.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
Aubrey Plaza describes grief over husband Jeff Baena’s death, likens it to an ‘ocean of awfulness’
The actor spoke on the podcast ''Good Hang with Amy Poehler," telling her former "Parks and Recreation" costar in her most detailed public remarks to date that it's been a daily struggle to overcome her grief.
Stil/Leven, Still/Even (Still Life Exhibition) to open at Bradbury Art Museum
The exhibition “Stil/Leven, Still/Even” will open to the public with a 5–7 p.m. opening reception Thursday, Aug. 21, at Bradbury Art Museum.
Downtown Jonesboro BBQ Festival announces music lineup
Live music, barbecue, vendors and more bring visitors to downtown Jonesboro Sept 26-27
NAACP president speaks on temporary closure of E. Boone Watson Center
The Craighead County NAACP president expressed concern over the temporary closure of the E. Boone Watson Center during public comments of Tuesday's city council meeting.
Food Bank of NEA continues to raise awareness though Empty Bowls fundraiser
The Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas will be holding its sixth annual Empty Bowls fundraiser next month as it continues its efforts to raise awareness and funds to feed families across Northeast Arkansas.
