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Schmidt named to Haskins Award Final Fall Watch List
Arkansas State men's golf senior Thomas Schmidt earned a spot on the 2025-2026 Haskins Awards presented by Stifel Final Fall Watch List.
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Ollie’s Bargain Outlet to open Jonesboro location
Ollie's Bargain Outlet has leased 30,000 square feet for its first Jonesboro location.
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Engineering and Computer Science Alumni Academy adds new members
Arkansas State University’s College of Engineering and Computer Science (CoECS) welcomed alumni and friends for the annual gathering of the CoECS Alumni Academy.
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Jonesboro Community Thanksgiving Meal continues to feed those in need
After almost 30 years, the Jonesboro Community Thanksgiving Meal is continuing to feed those in need.
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International Studies Veterans Day program honors military men and women
The International Studies Elementary Magnet School held its fourth annual Veterans Day Program honoring United States military service men and women.
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A-State Theatre Department presents ‘The Thanksgiving Play’
Arkansas State University’s Department of Theatre continues its 2025 - 26 season with “The Thanksgiving Play” by Larissa FastHorse, a sharp, satirical comedy that examines the challenges of celebrating and teaching Thanksgiving in modern America.
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A-State men’s basketball to end November with Thanksgiving MTE
Arkansas State Athletics announced details for the men’s basketball team’s first edition of the Arkansas State Thanksgiving MTE on Monday, consisting of three games scheduled from Nov. 24-28 inside First National Bank Arena.
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Downtown Jonesboro restoration project honors legacy of late CNI president
What began as a project to revitalize a downtown Jonesboro building has become a tribute to a late business leader and the employees who stayed with his company.
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Pets of the Week Nov. 10
JRN has partnered with area animal shelters to present “Pets of the Week.” We will feature a handful of animals each week.
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Jonesboro sanitation routes to be on adjusted schedule for Veterans Day week
Due to the upcoming Veterans Day holiday, Jonesboro sanitation routes will be on adjusted schedules this week.
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A-State adds solar scooter charging stations across campus
Arkansas State University has added 10 new solar charging stations for scooters across its campus.
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ASK THE EXPERT | Spread holiday cheer with The Roof Raider Clause
Roof Raiders is known for more than just roofing. We’re neighbors, friends and community supporters who believe every child deserves a little extra magic during the holidays.
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Butch Jones: “Where’s the fans?”
Red Wolves head coach expresses disappointment in size of the crowd for game vs Southern Mississippi Saturday
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Governor sends more money to food banks
Governor Sarah Sanders says she is directing an additional $500,000 to Arkansas food bank networks
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A-State volleyball clinches Sun Belt West Division title
Arkansas State volleyball completed a 3-0 sweep of South Alabama to clinch the program’s second consecutive Sun Belt Conference West Division title
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A-State football falls to Southern Miss, 27-21
Jaylen Raynor completed a career-high 37 passes on 48 attempts for 331 yards and two touchdowns
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Jonesboro school camp teaches students hands-on trade skills
Jonesboro students spent Saturday morning learning various skills, exploring new trades and being encouraged to “dream bigger.”
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Breakfast business brisk ahead of 11am kickoff
Business at Jonesboro area breakfast restaurants was brisk Saturday morning
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Affidavit: Loaded gun, $2,600 in cash, 600+ grams of suspected marijuana seized in Jonesboro bust
Two Blytheville men are facing multiple felony charges after police said an attempt to serve a warrant resulted in the discovery of more than 600 grams of suspected marijuana, over $2,000 in cash, and a loaded firearm in Jonesboro.
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Blytheville man accused of choking girlfriend, firing gun during domestic assault in Jonesboro
Police arrested a Blytheville man after they said he choked his girlfriend and fired a handgun twice inside a Jonesboro apartment during a domestic assault.
