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3 weeks ago
The Nutcracker Ballet comes to Forum Theater in Jonesboro
The Nutcracker Ballet, presented by the Foundation of Arts (FOA), will once again grace The Forum stage later this month.
3 weeks ago
Jonesboro executives honored at Executive of the Year award ceremony
Business leaders in Jonesboro were recognized at the Arkansas Business Executive of Year event on Thursday.
3 weeks ago
A-State cross country to open postseason competition at NCAA South Regional Championships
Arkansas State cross country begins postseason competition on Friday, Nov. 14, at the NCAA South Central Regional Championships in Fayetteville.
3 weeks ago
DHS announces SNAP benefit funding to be reinstated
DHS advises SNAP beneficiaries will receive full benefit amounts for November late tonight into tomorrow.
3 weeks ago
City of Jonesboro to hold food drive face-off
For the next month, three Jonesboro city departments will engage in a friendly competition, all to make sure children are fed in the region.
3 weeks ago
Jonesboro Library to host fall break activities
The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library has announced a series of activities for kids and tweens over fall break.
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ARDOT asks for public comment on proposed improvements in Brookland
ARDOT is conducting an in-person public involvement meeting to discuss proposed improvements to two intersections on Highway 49 in Brookland.
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Arkansas State Baseball Signs Three Recruits to 2026 Signing Class
Arkansas State baseball head coach Mike Silva announced the signing of three players for the 2027 season.
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NEAt Little Merry Market to raise funds for TAPS
The NEAt Crafting Guild is hosting the first ever NEAt Little Merry Market, benefiting The Arkansas Pet Savers (TAPS).
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority cluster retreat meets this weekend at Red Wolf Convention Center
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. will be hosting its Arkansas Cluster Service project on Friday, benefiting the Hope House/SURE Foundation in Jonesboro.
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A-State baseball’s Chase Richter to return for 2025-26 season
Arkansas State head baseball coach Mike Silva announced the return of left-handed pitcher Chase Richter for the 2025-26 season.
3 weeks ago
Affidavit: Man pulls gun on victim, threatens to kill her after seeing text from ex-husband
A man is facing multiple charges after police said he attacked a victim, injured her, and threatened to kill her, himself, and officers.
3 weeks ago
Harrisburg man accused of leading officers on high-speed chase in Jonesboro
A Harrisburg man is being held on a $100,000 cash/surety bond after police said he led officers on a high-speed chase in Jonesboro.
3 weeks ago
A-State volleyball adds 3 signees to 2026 roster
Arkansas State volleyball head coach Brian Gerwig announced the addition of three signees to the 2026 roster on Wednesday.
3 weeks ago
EDITORIAL: Stay safe from bears during deer season
As folks head to deer camp, it's good to know how many of those camps are located in bear country and how to stay safe.
3 weeks ago
Red Wolves women’s basketball fall on road at Missouri
Arkansas State women’s basketball fell behind late in the first quarter Tuesday night.
3 weeks ago
Methodist Family Health purchases hospital, plans to open acute facility for children in Jonesboro
Methodist Family Health purchased the Arkansas Continued Care Hospital in Jonesboro to open a 70-bed psychiatric facility for children.
3 weeks ago
Jonesboro teen organizing 5K to raise funds for Promise House
The first ever Paving the Promise 5K, benefiting the Promise House is scheduled to take place this weekend in Jonesboro.
3 weeks ago
Jackson leads A-State men’s basketball past Missouri State
The Arkansas State men's basketball team completed a 16-point comeback to defeat Missouri State.
3 weeks ago
DJA’s Culinary Crawl to give patrons taste of downtown Jonesboro
In Celebration of Small Business Saturday, the Downtown Jonesboro Alliance (DJA) will be holding its second annual Culinary Crawl in downtown Jonesboro.
