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5 days ago

Disc Golf Pro Tour Begins Friday in Jonesboro

The professional level has drawn 160 players from 34 states and 13 countries and will be taking place at the championship course at Disc Side of Heaven.

5 days ago

Gov. Sanders Announces Appointments, 3 from Jonesboro

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced appointments to various boards and commissions on Thursday, with three appointees from Jonesboro.

5 days ago

Raising Cane’s in Jonesboro Announces Grand Opening Date

The grand opening for the Jonesboro location of Raising Cane's is soon approaching, the company announced Thursday.

5 days ago

Ella K. Gall Memorial Scholarship to Support Physical Therapist Assistant Students 

Ella’s family established the scholarship as a way to honor her life and help others complete their educational dreams.

5 days ago

Drug Task Force Sting in Jonesboro Leads to Meth Trafficking Charges, $100K Bond

During a drug investigation, the Second Judicial Drug Task Force received information that 41-year-old Nicholas Marquette Scott, of Conway, was selling meth in Jonesboro.

5 days ago

NYITCOM at A-State Announces Partnerships with University of Guam, Two Hospital Systems in U.S. Territory

This unique partnership creates a bi-directional benefit in meeting the physician shortages in both Guam and the Mississippi Delta region.

5 days ago

$125K Bond for Jonesboro Man Who Reportedly Sent Threatening Videos Before Firing Shots

According to the probable cause affidavit, Whitman began texting the victim and told her he was going to shoot her. He allegedly added that she was going to “meet Drac,” shorthand for Draco, a manufacturer of AK-47-style firearms.

5 days ago

Festival of Flowers Hosted at A-State Brings the Community Together

A-State's Department of Art + Design has a three-day event planned starting Wednesday that combines ecology and art for the campus and wider community.

5 days ago

Valley View Blazer Band to Perform Piece Composed in Band Member’s Memory

"We could have that avenue to tell people how we feel and how much we miss him, how much we loved him, and kind of share some of those experiences that we have with him through music."

5 days ago

THE EXPERT | From the Blind to the Back Porch: The Time for Drake Waterfowl Gear

If you're anything like the guys who walk through our doors at DNW Outdoors, you don't stop needing good gear just because the hunting season's over.

6 days ago

Jonesboro Man Killed in Greene County Motorcycle Crash

The crash happened at the intersection of State Highway 304 and State Highway 90

6 days ago

Two Jonesboro Men Face Up to Life in Prison Following Armed Carjacking

Two Jonesboro men face up to life in prison after police said they held a man at gunpoint, stole his cash, and took his vehicle.

6 days ago

Jonesboro Man Held on $2.5M Bond, Accused of Physically Assaulting and Raping Girlfriend

According to the probable cause affidavit, the victim reported that her boyfriend physically assaulted her after she attempted to wake him up for work.

6 days ago

Jonesboro Library to Debut New Film Club Program for Adults

The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library is introducing a new monthly program for adults: Film Club.

6 days ago

A-State Volleyball Announces Three-Phase Fundraising Initiative

Arkansas State volleyball announced a three-phase fundraising initiative designed to support future developments within the program.

6 days ago

Lake City’s Annual Clean Sweep Scheduled

Citizens of Lake City will soon have an opportunity to dispose of their larger, bulkier items for free.

6 days ago

Annual Create@State Symposium Returns Thursday

Create@State, Arkansas State University's student research and creativity symposium, returns for its 16th year.

6 days ago

Red Wolves Ride in 11-5 Road Win at Southern Illinois

A-State continues their week on the road with a series at ULM

7 days ago

Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Provides Tips on How to Avoid an ‘Un-Bear-Able’ Situation This Spring

While sightings of these misguided youths certainly grab the attention of people living in neighborhoods bordering bear country, they often move on as long as people don’t give them a reason to stay.

7 days ago

Seven Selected for A-State Distinguished Service Awards

The high-achieving students will be honored during Convocation of Scholars, which recognizes the university’s top performers. 

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5 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Anitta, like you’ve never heard her before. The Brazilian superstar talks new album, ‘SNL’ and God

By MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The lights are low in Studio 8H. All eyes —…

1 week ago in Music, Lifestyle

It’s music festival season. How to stay safe and healthy while enjoying the show

Music festival season has arrived: a time to gather outside with friends, listening to tunes, dancing, and maybe even getting the chance to rub shoulders with musicians you love.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Thousands of fans gather as BTS launches world tour in South Korea

A huge crowd of BTS fans packed into a stadium near Seoul on Thursday to see the K-pop supergroup kick off their long-awaited world tour.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Megan Moroney, Miranda Lambert and Ella Langley lead 2026 ACM Awards nominations dominated by women

Megan Moroney leads the 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards with nine nominations. That includes a first-time nomination for the top prize of the night, entertainer of the year, as well as director and artist-songwriter of the year. She's also received her third consecutive nominations for female artist and visual media of the year.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Pressure mounts on Ye to be pulled from his headline role at a summer festival in London

Pressure was mounting Sunday on American rapper Ye to be pulled from his headline role at a London music festival this summer, after criticism from U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer.