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2 weeks ago

Dr. William McLean Appointed Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor at A-State

Arkansas State University Chancellor Dr. Calvin White Jr. has announced the permanent appointment of Dr. William McLean as provost and executive vice chancellor.

Road closure sign: orange barricade with traffic cones and a bold 'ROAD CLOSURE' text overlay; logo in the top-right corner.

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Part of Main Street in Downtown Jonesboro to Close Monday

A temporary road closure will be in effect on Main Street in downtown Jonesboro Monday night.

2 weeks ago

‘Turning Hope into Real Change’: NEA Community Walks to End Alzheimer’s

Families, friends, and local businesses hit the pavement Saturday to raise funds and awareness at Northeast Arkansas's annual Walk to End Alzheimer's.

2 weeks ago

Jackson Joins NYITCOM at A-State Clinical Medicine Faculty

Becomes first alumnus to serve as full-time faculty member

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The Learning Center of Northeast Arkansas Announces Housing Development for Adults with Disabilities

The Village of TLC will feature 20 accessible apartments designed to provide residents with the opportunity to live as independently as possible while remaining connected to the services and support they need.

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Beignets & Brew Opens First Jonesboro Location

The new Sweet Spot marks the brand’s second Arkansas location and the first Beignets & Brew for franchisees Cody & Kristen McPherson.

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Martinez-Jaramillo Secures Runner-Up Finish as A-State Posts Strong Performance at CBU Invitational

Carlo Martinez-Jaramillo and Erika Krueger recorded top-five finishes and seven Red Wolves secured personal bests as Arkansas State cross country competed at the CBU Invitational on Saturday morning at the Shelby Farms Cross Country Course.

2 weeks ago

Study Ranks Arkansas 8th in the U.S. for Rising Mortgage Interest Rates

A new study shows mortgage interest rates are up for Arkansas substantially compared to most of the nation.

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Dedication Ceremony of Dash Goff Equine Center – Nodouble Barn Next Week

Students at the College of Veterinary Medicine have a new learning tool they will use for hands-on learning at Arkansas State University.  

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Arvest Foundation Awards $4K Grant to Nettleton’s University Heights School of Medical Arts

The grant will be used to fund the school’s participation in The Amazing Shake and Global Amazing Shake competitions.

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Harlem Globetrotters: Rivalry Tour Comes to Jonesboro Next Spring

Every possession turns into showtime bringing the fun, joy and history only the Globetrotters can deliver.

More than 3,000 people attended Saturday’s event at Cavenaugh CDJR, where 20-year-old ASU freshman Cayden Stevenson won his first vehicle ever.

2 weeks ago

20-Year-Old Jonesboro Man Wins Jeep Wrangler in 26th Annual Giveaway

Jonesboro’s Cayden Stevenson takes home a 2025 Jeep Wrangler after thousands gathered for the 10-week promotion finale.

and the Game

2 weeks ago

Nettleton Wins Fox Football Faceoff Vote — and the Game

The Nettleton Raiders came away with a double victory Friday night

ASU Drops Game at Louisiana

2 weeks ago

Red Wolves Fall in Final Seconds at Louisiana, 23-20

Louisiana marched 73 yards on 13 plays and scored a field goal as time expired

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Arkansas Launches Rapid DNA Technology at Booking Station

State becomes third in the nation to deploy the technology.

2 weeks ago

Dedmans Establish Legacy Scholarship to Support A-State Students

The scholarship is intended to assist Arkansas residents enrolled on campus who are pursuing degrees in business or STEM disciplines

2 weeks ago

Traffic Patterns to Change for Arkansas Graveler Kickoff in Jonesboro

Traffic pattern changes for the kickoff of the Arkansas Graveler are scheduled in early October as more than 200 cyclists begin their journey across the Delta from Jonesboro.

2 weeks ago

Internal Medicine Specialist Dr. Hallie Gurule Joins St. Bernards Clopton Clinic

The clinic has added six additional Internal Medicine physicians over the past four years alone.

2 weeks ago

Town Hall in Jonesboro Discusses Public Safety Tax, Office Consolidation Ballot Issues

Community members gathered Thursday night for a town hall hosted by a Craighead County Justice of the Peace to discuss two local issues to be on the November ballot.

2 weeks ago

Northeast Arkansas Humane Society Unveils New Website, Logo

"The logo reflects what we are, who we are and what we do, and what we think is important," NEAHS administrative director Amy Schmidt said.

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Music News

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Linkin Park documentary ‘Unshatter’ tracks band’s emotional return to recording, touring

For years after the death of frontman Chester Bennington, members of Linkin Park weren't sure if the band would — or should — continue to exist. The new documentary "Linkin Park: Unshatter" takes fans inside the uncertainty, grief and creative risk behind their return, including raw footage of early recording sessions, conversations and experimentation that eventually led to Emily Armstrong joining the group.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Quavo talks new album, fatherhood, viral ‘Hotel Lobby’ and working on Migos project with Offset

The Grammy-nominated rapper is moving forward with fatherhood, healing and a sense of purpose. Now a father to...

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Buddy Guy celebrated at Radio City Music Hall with a sold-out ‘Buddy’s Got the Blues’ show

Two months past his 90th birthday, Buddy Guy is still up for a little bragging, a lot of cursing and a long night of partying.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

How Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ became the longest-running No. 1 hit of all time

Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas," a simmering, midtempo, country-and-then-some heartbreak song released last October, is indisputably 2026's biggest hit.