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3 weeks ago

Lake City Fire Department Upgrading Equipment Through Grants: ‘We’re Able to Help You Faster and Safer’

Lake City's Fire Department has received numerous grants and donations over the year, which the department's fire chief says has helped it purchase and upgrade necessary equipment to better serve its community.

3 weeks ago

Twenty Arrests Made in Craighead County Sex Offender Compliance Operation, Deemed ‘Huge Success’

The Craighead County Sheriff’s Office has released new details regarding a recent multi-agency crackdown that led to the arrest of 20 registered sex offenders for compliance violations.

3 weeks ago

Calvin White Named as Next A-State Chancellor

The Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees on Monday approved the appointment of Dr. Calvin White Jr. as the next chancellor of A-State.

3 weeks ago

Harrisburg Mayor Orders Flock Cameras to be Taken Offline Amid Privacy Concerns

The ongoing debate over automated license plate readers has taken a visible turn in Poinsett County, where Harrisburg Mayor Justin Kimble ordered the city's Flock cameras be covered with black trash bags and taken offline.

3 weeks ago

DHS Releases ARHOME Outreach Toolkit Ahead of Full Launch of New Requirement

Resources now available on website, plus video series featuring former TV reporter to play at county offices

3 weeks ago

A-State to Host Leadership Excellence Conference this Month

The conference will celebrate a significant milestone.

3 weeks ago

Arkansas State Soccer: Horn Scores Brace in 3-2 win at ULM

Arkansas State (3-4-2, 1-2-0 SBC) soccer picks up their first conference win of the season on the road at ULM (3-8-1, 0-3-0 SBC) Sunday afternoon with a 3-2 final score at Brown Stadium.

3 weeks ago

A-State Announces List of Students Receiving Degrees in August Conferral

The list includes graduates from 43 states, territories and D.C., and 16 other countries.

3 weeks ago

American Red Cross Provides Tips on How to Prepare for Emergencies the Low-Cost, No-Cost Way

During National Preparedness Month, follow these American Red Cross readiness steps

3 weeks ago

University Announces Class of 2030 A-State Scholar Recipients

Thirty-five high-achieving freshmen at Arkansas State University have been awarded the prestigious A-State Scholar, the university's highest academic scholarship.

3 weeks ago

OPINION | A Fan’s Perspective

Lifelong A-State Fan Bob Troutt shares his thoughts on Arkansas State Football

3 weeks ago

Defense Reigns Supreme as Red Wolves Take Down Kennesaw State, 17-14

Trey Owens completed 24 passes on 31 attempts and totaled 244 yards plus a passing and rushing touchdown

3 weeks ago

Arkansas Department of Agriculture Reminds Producers of Voluntary Smoke Management Guidelines

Producers are urged to plan carefully and follow both the voluntary guidelines and all legal requirements to reduce risk.

3 weeks ago

A-State’s Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum to Offer Multiple Events in October

The Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum and Education Center at Piggott will host several events that may be of interest to attend in October.  

3 weeks ago

Harrisburg Wins Fox Football Faceoff Vote, Walnut Ridge Wins on the Field

Hornets earn $250 for their booster club after fans rally behind Harrisburg; Bobcats win Friday night's game 47-20

3 weeks ago

Ten More Face Charges in Jonesboro Sex Offender Compliance Check Operation

Ten more people face charges following their arrests in part of a sex offender compliance check operation in Jonesboro that occurred this week.

3 weeks ago

KASU to Host Live Fall Fundraiser in September and October

These fundraisers continue KASU’s efforts to offset funding challenges due to the elimination of federal support for public media.

3 weeks ago

Jonesboro Gas Prices Hover Near $4 as National Average Sets September Record

Local drivers are continuing to feel the pinch at the pump as gas prices in Jonesboro remain near the $4 mark, mirroring a nationwide trend of unseasonably high fuel costs.

3 weeks ago

Jonesboro Fire Department Announces In-Vehicle Alerts for Approaching Emergency Vehicles

The Jonesboro Fire Department is taking advantage of new technology that notifies drivers when an emergency vehicle is approaching while enroute to an incident.

3 weeks ago

Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Jonesboro Child Rape Case

A man who Jonesboro police said raped a child on multiple occasions has been sentenced to life in prison.

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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.