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1 day ago in Education, Lifestyle, News

Jonesboro youth work together to pick up trash in weekend cleanup

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Members of the nonprofit organization Teens with a Positive Purpose recently gathered on Rook Road to clear debris left behind by a recent car crash, and general litter roadside.

1 day ago in Lifestyle

Are expensive shampoos worth it? Here’s what the experts have to say

Ornate packaging paired with enticing advertisements that claim expensive shampoos are elixirs to all hair woes can leave one wondering: Are the higher prices really worth it? Should I abandon my $8 drugstore mainstay for a $42 premium brand?

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FIFA’s Infantino has ‘complete confidence’ in Mexico to host World Cup games despite cartel violence

The violence that erupted in Mexico after the death of a powerful drug lord has left many questioning whether the country will be able to co-host the World Cup in just over three months. FIFA President Gianni Infantino thinks it can.

1 day ago in National, Trending

Takeaways from Trump’s address: Sales mode on economy, heavy on patriotism, dark turn on Democrats

President Donald Trump started in sales mode, using his State of the Union address to deliver an upbeat vision of the U.S. economy. But that portrayal collides with the sentiment of Americans who remain anxious about their finances and feel they haven't benefited from Trump's policies.

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5 hours ago in News, Sports

Arkansas State falls in pitchers’ duel at No. 6 Arkansas

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Arkansas State was unable to match No. 6 Arkansas in game two of the midweek series.

6 hours ago in Sports

Max Scherzer and Toronto Blue Jays agree to $3 million, 1-year deal, AP source says

Max Scherzer is returning to the Toronto Blue Jays. Two weeks into spring training, the three-time Cy Young Award winner has agreed with the reigning American League champions on a $3 million, one-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press early Thursday.

1 day ago in News, Sports

Craighead County schools compete in state archery championship

Teams consist of boys and girls in all divisions of the AGFC’s Archery in the Schools Program. AGFC photo by Mike Wintroath.

Student archers have competed in state qualifying events with one goal on their minds: make it to the state championship. 

1 day ago in News, Sports

Red Wolves overcome late deficit to best Southern Miss

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Arkansas State men’s basketball converted a season-best 36 free throws and overcame a late deficit to take down Southern Miss.

1 day ago in News, Sports

A-State drops contest against Troy

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Arkansas State was unable to complete the comeback against Troy.

2 days ago in News, Sports

Red Wolves Baseball Defeats Number 6 Hogs

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A-State beat Arkansas for the first time in program history

2 days ago in News, Sports

Earl Bell to become first Arkansas State inductee in USTFCCCA Collegiate Athlete Hall of Fame

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The five-time NCAA record holder competed for A-State over four seasons from 1974-77.

2 days ago in Sports

Kevin Durant says he wants to play for US men’s basketball team at 2028 Olympics in LA

"I didn't want to just take my name out of consideration just because of the simple fact that I'm older and I did it before"

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6 hours ago in National

Hillary Clinton is testifying as part of the House investigation into Jeffrey Epstein

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is testifying before U.S. House lawmakers in New York on Thursday as part of a congressional investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, starting off two days of depositions that will also include former President Bill Clinton.

6 hours ago in National

Memorial services for Jesse Jackson begin at Chicago headquarters of his civil rights organization

Cross-country memorial services for the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. are set to begin Thursday in Chicago, the city the late civil rights leader called home.

6 hours ago in Trending, World

FIFA’s Infantino has ‘complete confidence’ in Mexico to host World Cup games despite cartel violence

The violence that erupted in Mexico after the death of a powerful drug lord has left many questioning whether the country will be able to co-host the World Cup in just over three months. FIFA President Gianni Infantino thinks it can.

1 day ago in National, Trending

Takeaways from Trump’s address: Sales mode on economy, heavy on patriotism, dark turn on Democrats

President Donald Trump started in sales mode, using his State of the Union address to deliver an upbeat vision of the U.S. economy. But that portrayal collides with the sentiment of Americans who remain anxious about their finances and feel they haven't benefited from Trump's policies.

2 days ago in World

UK lawmakers to consider motion to release confidential documents related to former Prince Andrew

The U.K. Parliament on Tuesday will debate calls for greater accountability from a member of the royal family as the arrest of the former Prince Andrew and his links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein force British society to re-examine its deference to the monarchy.

2 days ago in National

Waymo’s robotaxis now being dispatched in 10 major U.S. markets with expansion in Texas and Florida

Waymo will begin dispatching its robotaxis in four more cities in Texas and Florida, expanding the territory covered by its fleet of self-driving cars to 10 major U.S. metropolitan markets.

3 days ago in National

Armed man shot and killed after entering secure perimeter of Mar-a-Lago, Secret Service says

An armed man entered the secure perimeter of Mar-a-Lago, President Donald Trump's resort in Palm Beach, Florida, before being shot and killed early Sunday morning, according to a spokesman for the U.S. Secret Service. Although Trump often spends weekends at his resort, he was at the White House when the breach occurred around 1:30 a.m.

3 days ago in National

Snowfall intensifies in Northeast, with many stuck at home under blizzard warnings and travel bans

Millions of people in New York City and a large swath of the northeastern U.S. were stuck at home under road travel bans and blizzard warnings Monday as heavy snow and strong winds intensified, creating whiteout conditions in the densely populated region.

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Baptist Memorial sign goes up in Paragould following merger agreement with AMMC

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In April of last year, the two organizations signed a letter of intent to merge.

2 hours ago in Business, Education, News

High school students compete, win prizes at ‘Thrown to the Wolves’ contest at A-State

This competition is inspired by the television program “Shark Tank” and challenges students to think outside the box.

3 hours ago in Crime & Safety, News

Officers responding to pedestrian hit by vehicle on Johnson Avenue

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Officers are responding to a pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle on Johnson Avenue on Thursday.

4 hours ago in Crime & Safety, News

JPD releases names of suspect and victim in Jonesboro shooting

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The Jonesboro Police Department has confirmed the name of the individual arrested as well as the victim of the shooting on Belt Street on Wednesday evening.

5 hours ago in News, Sports

Arkansas State falls in pitchers’ duel at No. 6 Arkansas

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Arkansas State was unable to match No. 6 Arkansas in game two of the midweek series.

6 hours ago in Education, News

A-State graduate honored by Mid-South Educational Research Association

Dr. Eduardo Torrecillas Sanchez during his presentation.

The award was presented at the 2025 MSERA Annual Meeting in New Orleans. 

Entertainment

6 hours ago in Entertainment

Park Chan-wook will lead the Cannes Film Festival jury, will be the 1st Korean in the role

Park Chan-wook, the Korean filmmaker of "Oldboy" and "No Other Choice," will head the jury at the 79th Cannes Film Festival, festival organizers announced Thursday.

1 day 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 days ago in Entertainment

Robert Carradine, ‘Revenge of the Nerds’ and ‘Lizzie McGuire’ star, dies at 71

Robert Carradine, the youngest of his prolific Hollywood family and whose biggest hit was the 1984 comedy "Revenge of the Nerds," has died at 71. In a Tuesday statement to news outlets, his family said he lived with bipolar disorder for two decades and died by suicide.

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