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2 days ago in Ask The Expert, Business, Crime & Safety, Lifestyle, Mark Rees – Owner, Rees Law Firm, News

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3 days ago in Education, Lifestyle, News

Jonesboro youth work together to pick up trash in weekend cleanup

Shaqueille Dollison, Justin White, James Millbrooks Jr., Tyquez Cannon

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.

3 days 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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2 days 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.

3 days 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.

Sports

14 hours ago in News, Sports

Red Wolf Men Surge to Victory Over Louisiana

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Red Wolves Surge to Victory Over Louisiana in Regular Season Finale

A-State used an overwhelming second-half surge to defeat Louisiana on Senior Night

20 hours ago in News, Sports

Arkansas State Women Top Texas State on Senior Night

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AState Womens Basketball Arkansas State Tops Texas State on Senior Night

Arkansas State shot 41 percent (14-of-34) from three on the way to the 34-point win

21 hours ago in News, Sports

A-State Baseball Takes First Game Over Arkansas-Pine Bluff

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Arkansas State Racks up Five Extra-Base Hits to Take First Game Over Arkansas-Pine Bluff, 11-3

Red Wolves had five doubles in the game to win 11-3 Friday night at Slayton Family Field-Tomlinson Stadium

1 day ago in Sports

NCAA football oversight committee proposes stiff penalties for violations of transfer portal window

The NCAA football oversight committee is recommending emergency legislation to protect the transfer portal window by issuing penalties for schools and coaches who circumvent the rules.

1 day ago in Sports

US hockey player Brady Tkachuk slams White House TikTok as ‘clearly fake’ after anti-Canada slur

American hockey player Brady Tkachuk said Thursday that he did not appreciate a doctored TikTok video shared by the White House that made it look like he was disparaging Canadians after winning Olympic gold, calling it fake and something he would never say.

2 days 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.

2 days 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.

3 days 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. 

Nation/World

1 day ago in National

What to watch as the midterms begin with Tuesday’s primaries

After months of speculating, pontificating and spinning, the midterm election season begins in earnest Tuesday. The primary results in Texas, North Carolina and Arkansas will provide some of the first concrete evidence for what voters want as President Donald Trump's second term approaches the halfway mark.

1 day ago in World

Pakistan is in ‘open war’ with Afghanistan after latest strikes, defense minister says

Pakistan and Afghanistan exchanged cross-border attacks overnight in a dramatic escalation of tensions that led to Pakistan's defense minister to say on Friday that the two countries are in a state of "open war."

2 days 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.

2 days 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.

2 days 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.

3 days 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.

4 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.

4 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.

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News from Jonesboro Right Now

32 minutes ago in Business, News, Obituaries

Developer Bruce Burrow Leaves Lasting Mark; Dies at 83

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Bruce Burrow, Visionary Jonesboro Real Estate Developer, Dies at 83

“He knew more about real estate than anybody I know,” said Jerry Halsey

1 hour ago in News

One killed, three injured in Greene County crash

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One killed, one injured in two-vehicle accident East of Monette, Arkansas

Dense fog present at the time likely contributed to the accident

5 hours ago in Education, News

A-State Heritage Sites to host community meetings 

The Arkansas State University Heritage Sites is exploring the feasibility of establishing the Arkansas Delta as a National Heritage Area.

14 hours ago in News, Sports

Red Wolf Men Surge to Victory Over Louisiana

Updated
Red Wolves Surge to Victory Over Louisiana in Regular Season Finale

A-State used an overwhelming second-half surge to defeat Louisiana on Senior Night

20 hours ago in News, Sports

Arkansas State Women Top Texas State on Senior Night

Updated
AState Womens Basketball Arkansas State Tops Texas State on Senior Night

Arkansas State shot 41 percent (14-of-34) from three on the way to the 34-point win

21 hours ago in News, Sports

A-State Baseball Takes First Game Over Arkansas-Pine Bluff

Updated
Arkansas State Racks up Five Extra-Base Hits to Take First Game Over Arkansas-Pine Bluff, 11-3

Red Wolves had five doubles in the game to win 11-3 Friday night at Slayton Family Field-Tomlinson Stadium

Entertainment

1 day 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 day ago in Entertainment

30 years after Pokémon’s release, fans are still trying to catch ’em all

In the 30 years since Pokémon debuted in Japan with the 1996 release of Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green for Nintendo Game Boy, the franchise has taken over the globe with its animated shows, mobile games and highly coveted trading cards. Its popularity continues with fans young and old.

2 days 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.

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