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Eastern Illinois takes first game of series at Arkansas State
Arkansas State was unable to overcome Eastern Illinois in the first game of the series Friday afternoon.
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Affidavit: Man assumed brother’s identity to evade authorities, arrested in Jonesboro
Police said a man with an active violent felony warrant out of Illinois managed to evade authorities for years by living under his brother’s identity.
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A-State Museum to host annual Through a Child’s Eyes exhibition
“Most every day, small children see something for the first time…and their brains go bananas with joy and curiosity,” says museum educator Jill Kary.
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Jonesboro man faces felony threat charge after domestic disturbance
A Jonesboro man is facing a felony terroristic threatening charge after police said he assaulted his wife and threatened to kill her during a domestic dispute.
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Proposal for potential police department facility sent to Jonesboro City Council
According to the proposed lease agreement the city would lease the First United Methodist Church's Jonesboro youth building.
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Jonesboro woman accused of abandoning children in unsanitary home, running from police
Court documents stated a routine traffic stop escalated into a foot chase and the discovery of young children left alone in an unsanitary home.
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Helicopter called to 2-vehicle crash in Craighead County
A helicopter was called to the scene of a crash in rural Craighead County Friday afternoon.
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A-State Theatre debuts Dolly Parton’s ‘9 to 5: The Musical’
Arkansas State University's Department of Theatre will begin the Spring semester with a production of "9 to 5: The Musical," featuring music by Dolly Parton.
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Brookland superintendent confirms multiple educators face non-renewal amid funding drop
Meetings were held earlier this week with some certified licensed educators to let them know they would not be recommended for contract renewal next year.
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Multiple fire departments respond to a fire east of Jonesboro
Multiple agencies are responding to a fire east of Jonesboro in Craighead County.
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A first-of-its-kind sensory gym is coming to Jonesboro
Zachary’s Sensory Gym will be a membership-based, nonprofit play area and event space for special needs individuals.
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Department of Art + Design hosts Print Symposium and Mid-South Print Exhibition
“There has been a recent resurgence in popularity of this print technology that acts as a cross between a photocopier and screen printing for self-publishing zines, posters and comics.”
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Jackson’s 31-point performance fuels Red Wolves in win at Louisiana
The win marks the first time A-State has won back-to-back road games versus the Ragin’ Cajuns and ties the program record for road wins in a season.
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Jonesboro library hosting various events in March
Several events are scheduled through March at the Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library.
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Nancy Benson Ward establishes endowed scholarship to honor late brother
A $100,000 gift from Nancy Benson Ward will support future veterinary students at Arkansas State University through the newly established Dr. Bill W. Benson Memorial Scholarship.
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Jonesboro High School becomes first in NEA to install “NextGrad” college kiosk
Students leaving the Jonesboro High School cafeteria are now being greeted by a new digital window into their future.
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Winners of 24th Annual Delta Awards announced
The 24th Annual Delta Awards, in recognition of tourism excellence in Eastern Arkansas, were presented at Cooper Alumni Center on campus at Arkansas State University.
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Gov. Sanders appoints Heather Maxey to ASU System Board of Trustees
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has appointed Heather Maxey of Mountain Home to a seven-year term on the Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees.
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Arkansas ranks 3rd in nation for highest grocery spending; Jonesboro shoppers feel the strain
According to data released by WalletHub, Arkansas ranks third in the nation for the highest percentage of income spent on groceries.
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Jonesboro University Heights Lions Club awards new scholarship to NYITCOM’s Bloesch
JUH Lions Clubs is the first civic organization to establish a scholarship for NYITCOM at A-State students.
