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6 hours ago

Monette man accused of video voyeurism after admitting to recording coworker in restroom

A Monette man was arrested on a felony video voyeurism charge after police said he used his cell phone to try to record a female coworker while she was in the restroom.

7 hours ago

Jonesboro man held on $500K bond after months of stalking culminate in attempted break-in

A Jonesboro man is being held on a $500,000 bond after police said he stalked his ex-girlfriend for months before attempting to kick down her apartment door.

7 hours ago

Arkansas State student faces felony drug, weapons charges after campus deal caught on camera

An Arkansas State University student faces up to life in prison after police allegedly found a handgun and marijuana in his campus apartment following a suspected drug deal caught on video.

8 hours ago

Arkansas State University announces Charles Kruse Scholarship in agriculture 

The scholarship was established to support students in the College of Agriculture (CoA) who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, and the core values of the Delta Theta chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha. 

9 hours ago

Craighead County road to close Monday for road work

The Craighead County Road Department will be closing a road on Monday.

10 hours ago

Daylight saving time to begin Sunday

Prepare to spring forward one hour this weekend as Daylight saving time starts across the country.

12 hours ago

Jonesboro EAST students partner with NEACTC to build emergency playground medical boxes

A group of Jonesboro students is working together to make sure medical attention can be quickly provided during recess.

15 hours ago

A-State falls to Georgia Southern in Sun Belt Conference Tournament third round

Arkansas State men’s basketball made multiple rally efforts against Georgia Southern, but ultimately fell short.

1 day ago

ASPSF Day of Giving to support Jonesboro single parent students

The Day of Giving in Jonesboro will take place at Native Brew Works.

1 day ago

Arkansas State University SBTDC advisors earn nationally recognized Certified Business Advisor credential

The CBA designation recognizes advanced expertise in business consulting, strategic advising, and economic development support.

1 day ago

City of Jonesboro looking to expand coverage of tornado sirens

As Jonesboro's population continues to grow, the city is looking to expand the coverage of its tornado sirens.

1 day ago

A-State men’s basketball Head Coach Ryan Pannone announced as finalist for Joe B. Hall Award

Pannone was announced as one of 16 finalists for the 2025-26 Joe B. Hall National Coach of the Year Award.

1 day ago

UPDATE | Victim in fatal pedestrian accident in Jonesboro identified by Arkansas State Police

Arkansas State Police have identified the victim in Wednesday's fatal pedestrian accident.

1 day ago

The 60-day cliff: Inside the debate over Arkansas’s postpartum Medicaid limit

Arkansas is the only state in the nation that terminates postpartum Medicaid 60 days after delivery.

2 days ago

HPMEC honors history of quilts and Pfeiffer family with annual quilt show

To pay homage to the history of the importance of quilts in the community, HPMEC will host its second annual quilt show this month, through March 31.

2 days ago

Fentanyl, meth recovered during Jonesboro hotel arrest; three arrests made

A search for two people with active warrants at a Jonesboro hotel on Monday resulted in the seizure of fentanyl and meth, leading to multiple arrests.

2 days ago

Red Wolves secure two-game series at Louisiana Tech with 8-2 win

The Red Wolves scored first, taking advantage on the basepath in the second inning.

2 days ago

Level 3 sex offender accused of living less than 100 feet from Jonesboro park, given $500K bond

A high-risk sex offender was arrested after police said he failed to report an address change and moved just steps away from two public parks in Jonesboro.

2 days ago

Trio arrested following fight and gunfire at Jonesboro business

Court documents stated that a fight at a Jonesboro business escalated into a chaotic scene involving multiple weapons, including a shotgun.

2 days ago

UPDATE | Pedestrian struck on Main and Washington

A pedestrian was struck on Main and Washington Wednesday afternoon.

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4 days ago in Entertainment, Music

The Guess Who plan the band’s first official US tour in over two decades

Two principal songwriters of The Guess Who — the band that crafted the hit song "American Woman" — will tour America itself later this year for the first time in over two decades.

1 week ago in Entertainment, Music

Eddie Vedder turns solo vulnerability into a powerful plea in Netflix’s ‘Matter of Time’

The first time Eddie Vedder toured without Pearl Jam, he made some glaring mistakes onstage and felt discouraged. A few shows later, he ran into Bruce Springsteen, who told him that performing solo is terrifying but that vulnerability can be a force to harness.

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.

2 weeks ago in Music

U2’s new music honors Renee Good and draws inspiration from world events

U2 is returning with its first collection of new songs in nearly a decade, opening with a tribute to Renee Good...

2 weeks ago in Music

A rare Paul McCartney and Wings trove heads to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this summer

A collection of Paul McCartney instruments, outfits, handwritten lyrics, unseen photos and tour memorabilia will be part of an exhibit at...