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Sanders Announces Jonesboro, Paragould as Arkansas’ Capital for a Day
Jonesboro will be Arkansas' Capital for a Day, followed by Paragould, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced.
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ARDOT to Host Public Involvement Meetings to Discuss Jonesboro to Osceola Connector Study
The public may view meeting materials and provide written comments online beginning Friday, Aug. 7.
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NYITCOM’s SHARE Program Provides Unique Research Opportunities for NEA Students
As Jayson Smith approached his sophomore year at Nettleton High School, he knew he wanted to pursue a career in medicine, but he didn’t really know where to start.
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Closing the Gap: How CREST is Fueling Northeast Arkansas’ Industrial Expansion
The Career Readiness Education & Skills Training program was developed in 2025 after state research identified specific local industries projected to experience severe employee shortages over the next decade.
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A-State Alumnus Awarded Prestigious Phi Kappa Phi Fellowship
The fellowship is awarded annually and supports students as they pursue graduate or professional education.
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Latest Farm Bill Vote Fails in Senate Committee
Senator John Boozman's latest farm bill version failed on an 11-10 vote Thursday; Boozman to speak with media Friday
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A-State Announces Women’s Basketball Schedule for 2026-27 Season
Arkansas State women's basketball head coach Destinee Rogers announced this week the complete 2026-27 schedule for the Red Wolves.
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Saga Announces Partnership with University of Florida College of Journalism, Communications
Partnership expands commercial Sales, strengthens student opportunities, and advances the future of local broadcasting
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Arkansas State Police Release Details on Fatal Pedestrian Accident
Arkansas State Police have released the name of the victim in a fatal pedestrian accident on Tuesday.
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Repeat Offender Faces New Charges Following Jonesboro Hospital Assaults
A man faces a string of new felony charges after medical staff reported a series of violent incidents between two Jonesboro hospitals in a span of almost two weeks.
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Jonesboro Police Chief Honored for Lifesaving Act
The Jonesboro Police Department's (JPD) chief was honored during Tuesday's city council meeting for saving a resident's life.
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Jonesboro Man Accused of Sexually Grooming Child
A Jonesboro man is behind bars after police said he sexually groomed a child.
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St. Bernards Celebrates Reopening of Remodeled and Expanded Gift Shop
"It's just a labor of love. The volunteers have worked so hard in order to expand," said Pat Farmer, manager of St. Bernards' Volunteer Services. "We're just excited to have a place that people want to come to."
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New Sensory-Friendly Tommy’s Room Opens in Paragould
For lead trainer Macie Headley, Tommy's Room represents much more than another service, it tells the story of how her family's journey inspired a mission to serve others.
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Jonesboro City Council Hears Update on Progress of NEA Children’s Museum
The museum will feature numerous exhibits, including weather, agriculture, the human body, and more, as well as a low-sensory area.
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Arkansas Teen Fatalities in Crashes Drop 54%, but Jonesboro Faces Different Traffic Hazards
New data shows that while speeding may be driving the majority of fatal teen crashes across Arkansas, the streets of Jonesboro are seeing a different problem: Distracted drivers.
