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Westside Warms Up, Returns to Top Spot in Shooting Sports Final

It was very similar to the way things started two years ago, when Westside started cold but was a roaring furnace by the final in winning a state championship.

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2 hours ago

Jonesboro Road Blocked Due to Traffic Accident

A Jonesboro road is blocked due to an accident, per Jonesboro E911 Dispatch.

3 hours ago

Another Location Being Considered for Second Jonesboro Police Station

City and police leadership are looking into a third contender for a building that would eventually serve as a second police station for the Jonesboro Police Department.

21 hours ago

A Strained Balancing Act: Inside Craighead County’s Modern Opioid Crisis

Addressing the crisis requires a balancing act between law enforcement, the judicial system, and a healthcare sector that is rewriting its relationship with pain management.

21 hours ago

Jonesboro Mayor and Police Chief Provide Additional Details on Employment Bonus

The Jonesboro Police Department is offering bonuses to incoming police officers in an effort to combat staffing shortages.

23 hours ago

‘Disasters — Remembering, Reclaiming, Rebuilding’ Theme of 2027 Delta Symposium at A-State

The Department of English, Philosophy, and World Languages at Arkansas State University is accepting papers and presentations for the 32nd annual Delta Symposium.

24 hours ago

Arkansas State Police Emphasizes Child Safety During Internet Safety Month

Historically, the largest increases in online enticement cases occur during the summer months and the beginning of the school year, making this period especially critical for awareness and prevention.

1 day ago

Jonesboro Library Announces Summer Reading Challenge

The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library is inviting young readers and their families to join the 2026 Summer Reading Challenge.

1 day ago

Arvest Shares Tips to Buying Your First Home

June is National Homeownership Month, and Arvest is sharing some essential steps for those seeking to buy their first home this year.

2 days ago

City Combats 25-Officer Shortage with $12,000 Sign-On Incentives for Experienced Police

The City of Jonesboro is moving forward with new financial incentives to bolster the ranks of the Jonesboro Police Department amid ongoing regional law enforcement staffing challenges.

2 days ago

Jonesboro Woman Accused of Aggravated Robbery in Pizza Delivery Setup

Police arrested a Jonesboro woman after they said she helped set up the armed robbery of a pizza delivery driver in late April.

2 days ago

A-State’s College of Veterinary Medicine Offers Ambulatory Service to Area Farms

With the College of Veterinary Medicine opening this fall, the new college at Arkansas State University is getting a head start on being part of the community. 

2 days ago

Lake City Man Arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Material Charge, Held on $250K Bond

The arrest stems from a cyber tip that the Jonesboro Police Department received from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

2 days ago

ASU System Board of Trustees Approves Tuition Increase, Budget, and Capital Projects

The Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees approved tuition increases for most of the schools in its system, including A-State, during its Wednesday meeting.

2 days ago

Paragould Man Accused of Sexual Assault of Child, Arrested on $250K Bond

A Paragould man was arrested after police said he sexually assaulted a child between the ages of five and ten who was staying at his home.

2 days ago

Living Legends Honorees Named at Eighth Annual Event at A-State

More than 30 people have been honored as Living Legends since the award's inception in 2019.  

2 days ago

Jonesboro Art Teachers Receive Awards from JUH Lions

The Jonesboro University Heights Lions Club recently presented three veteran art teachers with Dalstrom Distinguished Service Awards during school ceremonies.

3 days ago

Garth Brooks Makes Surprise Appearance at Arkansas Country Music Awards; The Fox wins Station of the Year

Garth Brooks Surprise, Hall of Fame Honors and Local Winners Highlight 2026 Arkansas Country Music Awards

3 days ago

Secure Foundation Counseling Named Provider for Success Academy

The transition comes after the campus' previous provider, Methodist Family Health, unexpectedly notified school officials that they could no longer provide services to the Success Academy.

3 days ago

Apply for a WMA Deer Hunting Permit by July 1

The AGFC conducts special draw hunts in many popular areas to maintain healthy deer herds and high-quality hunting experiences.

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2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Dutch court allows rapper Ye concerts in the Netherlands

A judge in Amsterdam on Wednesday rejected an appeal by a Jewish organization to block two performances by the rapper Ye, formerly Kanye West, ruling that the concerts are not a threat to public order.

1 week ago in Entertainment, Music

The Chicks announce intimate ‘Taking the Long Way’ 20th Anniversary Tour. ‘This is our lives’

Call it a comeback, a crossover moment, or both. Twenty years ago, The Chicks released their blockbuster 2006 album "Taking the Long Way" — their first full-length after the country music industry turned their backs on them — and one of the biggest of their career.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Ella Langley dominates the ACM Awards and Cody Johnson wins entertainer of the year

Cody Johnson won entertainer of the year, but it was Ella Langley's night from the start. The first honor of the Academy of Country Music Awards Sunday was for the coveted song of the year, given to Langley for the crossover hit "Choosin' Texas," presented to her by Michael Bublé.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

New Wings exhibit traces Paul McCartney’s reinvention as husband, father and bandleader

The largest collection of Paul McCartney's personal artifacts ever publicly displayed is part of a new exhibit at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame centering on his life after The Beatles.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Shakira and Burna Boy release official 2026 FIFA World Cup Anthem, ‘Dai Dai’

As the song demands: "Let's go!" The Colombian superstar Shakira and Afrobeats icon Burna Boy have teamed up for "Dai Dai," the official song for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.