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Taylor and Ferguson Earn Preseason All-SBC Honors; Red Wolves Picked First in Preseason Poll

Arkansas State men’s basketball guards Layne Taylor and Tameron Ferguson were named to the Preseason All-Sun Belt Second Team, and the Red Wolves were picked first in the preseason coaches poll, the league announced Monday.

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Man Accused of Sending Death Threats to Victim, Calling During Paragould Police Interview

A man faces a felony charge after Paragould police said he continually called a victim and sent text messages threatening to kill them and later confessed when he called the victim during a police interview.

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Crislyn Rose Named Preseason Player of the Year, Red Wolves Selected Third

Arkansas State’s fourth year guard Crislyn Rose was recognized with the Sun Belt’s Preseason Player of the Year award and Preseason First Team All-Sun Belt. The Red Wolves were also voted third in the Preseason Coaches’ Poll.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

6 ways to plan fall and holiday travel after the hottest summer on record

Vogo reports that over 70% of U.S. travelers plan to adjust their fall and holiday trips to avoid extreme heat, focusing on cooler destinations and budgeting for comfort.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Rasmussen shines as Rays beat Guardians 3-1 in Game 5 to take a 3-2 ALCS lead

Tampa Bay's Jonny DeLuca figured it was going to be a quiet day for the outfielders with Drew Rasmussen on the mound for Game 5 of the AL Championship Series against the Cleveland Guardians.

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Jonesboro Community Turns Out for Cajun Fest to Support Survivors of Abuse

Event chair Kyla Montogomery said this year’s event was bigger and better than ever before.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Jordan Love, Green Bay’s defense lead the way in Packers’ 23-13 victory over Cowboys

Jordan Love threw a touchdown pass and scored on a 1-yard keeper and the Packers held Dallas' high-powered offense in check and beat the Cowboys 23-13 in a penalty-filled game Sunday night. Love went 23 of 41 for 276 yards with one interception.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Box Office: Elizabeth Holmes movie ‘You Can See Everything’ is now a hit in theaters too

North American movie theaters were flooded with new films this weekend, including a video game reboot, a big budget survival thriller and a Jane Austen adaptation.

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JRN Pets of the Week: Froth and Jed

In this week’s spotlight, we have the friendly and playful Froth and the gentle giant Jed, both just waiting to find that furever home.

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JRN’s Guide to the 2026 Craighead County Ballot

JRN has complete look at what you need to know from the issues to the candidates in this year's election before you go cast your vote.

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AGFC, AEDC Open Applications for More Than $690K to Schools Through Conservation Education Grants

The grants pay for conservation education programs that some schools would never be able to implement without the help.

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COSL Announces Regional Tax Auction Results for Greene, Clay, Lawrence, Randolph Counties

The recent auction of tax-delinquent properties in Greene and surrounding counties raised almost $400,000, the Commissioner of State Lands announced.

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A-State Takes Down Georgia Southern in Three Sets to Complete Weekend Sweep

Arkansas State volleyball (11-8, 7-1 SBC) is off to the best start in conference play since 2016 following a 3-0 (25-19, 25-17, 26-24) victory over Georgia Southern (13-7, 5-3 SBC) on Saturday afternoon inside Hanner Fieldhouse.

A Fan's Perspective from Bob Troutt

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OPINION | A Fan’s Perspective

Lifelong A-State Fan Bob Troutt shares his thoughts on Arkansas State Football

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Defensive Stops Power A-State to Bounce-Back Win at Southern Miss, 23-13

ASU forced two turnovers and picked up three fourth-down stops

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High School Football Scoreboard

All of the Friday night scores are here

Brookland Wins Fox Football Faceoff

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Brookland Wins Fox Football Faceoff Vote and Football Game Over Valley View

Bearcats earn $250 for athletic booster club as Roof Raiders and 104.9 The Fox continue season-long promotion

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Jonesboro Gas Prices Inch Down, But Still Hover Near $4 Amid Oil Market Volatility

Drivers are seeing minor changes at the pump as gas prices in Jonesboro dip slightly, though still remaining near the $4 mark amid high crude oil prices nationally.

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Collum’s Career Night Lifts A-State to Five-Set Victory at Georgia Southern

Addison Collum became the sixth Sun Belt player to record 25-plus kills in a match this season and guided Arkansas State (10-8, 6-1 SBC) to a 3-2 (16-25, 25-18, 22-25, 25-23, 15-11) victory over Georgia Southern (13-6, 5-2 SBC) on Friday night inside Hanner Fieldhouse.

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Red Wolves Tie Appalachian State, 1-1

Arkansas State (3-7-3, 1-5-1 SBC) scored in the opening minutes and held the lead for 85 minutes before App State (8-3-4, 3-2-2 SBC) found the net to even the score, 1-1, in the 89th minute Friday afternoon at the A-State Soccer Complex.

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Music News

3 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Jay-Z picks himself to headline the Super Bowl halftime show at SoFi Stadium in Southern California

The man who has helped produce the Super Bowl halftime show is stepping into the spotlight: Jay-Z will headline the show himself. The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Monday night that Jay-Z will be the featured performer for the halftime festivities on Feb. 14 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.

1 week ago in Entertainment, Music

Why big music stars like Harry Styles and Celine Dion are embracing residencies

For Harry Styles' dedicated audience, it is the can't-miss event of the year: Tens of thousands have descended on New York City's Madison Square Garden each night of his 30-date residency, rushing to catch the show before it concludes Halloween weekend.

1 week ago in Entertainment, Music

John Legend on Pharrell’s musical push, Jay-Z’s praise and new creative challenges with ‘Muse’

Jay-Z once told John Legend, "You're our voice." But Pharrell Williams had another idea for Legend's signature baritone: Sometimes, let it do more talking than singing.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Linkin Park documentary ‘Unshatter’ tracks band’s emotional return to recording, touring

For years after the death of frontman Chester Bennington, members of Linkin Park weren't sure if the band would — or should — continue to exist. The new documentary "Linkin Park: Unshatter" takes fans inside the uncertainty, grief and creative risk behind their return, including raw footage of early recording sessions, conversations and experimentation that eventually led to Emily Armstrong joining the group.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Quavo talks new album, fatherhood, viral ‘Hotel Lobby’ and working on Migos project with Offset

The Grammy-nominated rapper is moving forward with fatherhood, healing and a sense of purpose. Now a father to...