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2 weeks ago

Kevin Prater Band to perform at Bluegrass Monday

The Kevin Prater Band will perform traditional bluegrass and a variety of acoustic music at the next KASU-FM Bluegrass Monday concert.

2 weeks ago

Shannon scores 22 as Red Wolves cruise over Bobcats

Arkansas State took the early lead and built on it throughout the game to beat Texas State Wednesday evening at Strahan Arena.

2 weeks ago

Love Your Heart: A Pharmacist’s Guide to Staying Heart Healthy 

Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death in the United States, but the good news is that many risk factors can be managed with the right support, education, and care.

2 weeks ago

Voting Underway for 7th Annual Best of Northeast Arkansas Awards

Visitors can cast ballots for their favorite local businesses, organizations, services and places across more than 200 categories

2 weeks ago

Bono woman held on $100K bond for sex offender registry violation

A Bono woman is being held on a $100,000 bond after authorities said she failed to register as a sex offender following a recent sentencing amendment.

2 weeks ago

Victim identified in fatal train accident in Jonesboro

The victim in the fatal train accident that occurred in Jonesboro over the weekend has been identified.

2 weeks ago

Two Jonesboro men arrested on felony meth charges after probation check

Two Jonesboro men are each being held on $150,000 cash/surety bonds after a probation compliance check.

2 weeks ago

Jonesboro puppy mill owner pleads guilty to aggravated cruelty to dog, cat or equine

A former Jonesboro puppy mill owner pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated cruelty to a dog, cat or equine, a Class D felony, on Wednesday.

2 weeks ago

First day early voting numbers in for Craighead County

Early voting has begun, and the voting numbers are in for Craighead County.

2 weeks ago

Police: Suspects attempted to cut cables on lawn mowers in botched Jonesboro Lowe’s theft

Dispatch received a call on Feb. 12 regarding individuals attempting to steal equipment in front of the business.

2 weeks ago

UPDATE | NWS storm spotter training session scheduled in Jonesboro

"Storm spotters are the 'eyes on the ground' that provide us ground-truth," said NWS Memphis warning coordination meteorologist Todd Beal.

2 weeks ago

Red Wolves drop midweek matchup at Ole Miss in walkoff

Arkansas State fell on the road at No. 16 Ole Miss in walk-off fashion Tuesday evening at Swayze Field.

2 weeks ago

Jonesboro man held on $100,000 bond after assaulting victim, burglarizing apartment

Jaheim Kyjaun Hooks, 24, faces three felony charges after police say he assaulted a victim and burglarized their apartment.

2 weeks ago

Jonesboro man faces felony charges, accused of strangling, threatening to kill victim

Dillion O'Brien Anderson, 30 is being held on a total of $125,000 in bonds.

3 weeks ago

Arkansas Commercial Truck Safety and Education Program applications now available

The next application cycle for the Arkansas Commercial Truck Safety and Education Program will begin on Tuesday, Feb. 17.

3 weeks ago

Craighead County farmer announced as 2025 Grow for the Green winner

Scott Flannigan, a Craighead County soybean producer, was announced a 2025 Grow for the Green Soybean Yield Challenge winner.

3 weeks ago

Kiwanis Pancake Day scheduled for March 7 in Jonesboro

Kiwanis Pancake Day has long been a popular and successful civic club fundraiser in Northeast Arkansas. In 2025, the club sold more than 2,000 tickets.

3 weeks ago

Gov. Sanders announces appointments, some from Craighead County

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced Tuesday several appointments to various government boards, with some appointees from Craighead County.

3 weeks ago

Civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson, who protested in Jonesboro, dies at 84

Civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson, who protested against racial injustice throughout his life and all over the country, including in Jonesboro, died Tuesday at age 84.

3 weeks ago

A-State announces students graduating at Fall 2025 Commencement ceremony

Arkansas State University has announced the names of students who completed degree requirements to graduate during Fall Commencement at First National Bank Arena.

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4 days ago in Entertainment, Music

The Guess Who plan the band’s first official US tour in over two decades

Two principal songwriters of The Guess Who — the band that crafted the hit song "American Woman" — will tour America itself later this year for the first time in over two decades.

1 week ago in Entertainment, Music

Eddie Vedder turns solo vulnerability into a powerful plea in Netflix’s ‘Matter of Time’

The first time Eddie Vedder toured without Pearl Jam, he made some glaring mistakes onstage and felt discouraged. A few shows later, he ran into Bruce Springsteen, who told him that performing solo is terrifying but that vulnerability can be a force to harness.

1 week ago in Entertainment, Music

Phil Collins, Lauryn Hill, INXS, Iron Maiden, Luther Vandross and Shakira get Rock Hall nominations

Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Lauryn Hill, INXS, Iron Maiden, Luther Vandross and Shakira are some the 2026 nominees for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, a wide net that includes rap, metal, R&B, hip-hop, Britpop, blues rock and pop.

2 weeks ago in Music

U2’s new music honors Renee Good and draws inspiration from world events

U2 is returning with its first collection of new songs in nearly a decade, opening with a tribute to Renee Good...

2 weeks ago in Music

A rare Paul McCartney and Wings trove heads to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this summer

A collection of Paul McCartney instruments, outfits, handwritten lyrics, unseen photos and tour memorabilia will be part of an exhibit at...