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Retired NASA astronaut coming to Valley View in June
A NASA astronaut will be coming to speak to the Jonesboro community at the Valley View School District in June.
City Water and Light of Jonesboro warning of phone scam
City Water and Light of Jonesboro is warning residents of a phone call scam in which callers pretend to be CWL representatives.
The golden hour lifeline: The logistics of air medical transport in Northeast Arkansas
For patients experiencing severe medical events, the sound of rotor blades cutting through the air represents the "golden hour."
Craighead County District Court warning against fraudulent text scam
Craighead County District Court is warning residents of a text message scam.
Arkansas Department of Agriculture hosts 6th annual Free Tree Fridays in recognition of Arbor Day
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is celebrating Arbor Day by launching its sixth annual “Free Tree Fridays” campaign, a statewide effort to encourage tree planting.
8 hours ago in World
World Happiness Report highlights social media’s negative impact, ranks Finland as happiest country
Heavy social media use contributes to a stark decline in well-being among young people, with the effects particularly worrying in teenage girls in English-speaking countries and Western Europe, according to the World Happiness Report 2026 published Thursday.
8 hours ago in World
Brent crude briefly tops $119 per barrel before pulling back, and stocks sink worldwide
Stock markets fell sharply worldwide after another leap for oil prices hiked the pressure even higher on the global economy. Brent crude, the international standard, briefly rose above $119 per barrel Thursday morning before pulling back to $110, which is still 3.2% up from the prior day.
8 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Tina Turner’s name, image, likeness and most music catalog rights acquired by Pophouse
Pophouse Entertainment has acquired Tina Turner's name, image and likeness rights as well as the majority share of her music catalog rights from music company BMG, it announced Thursday.
Jonesboro Advertising and Promotion Commission hears update on sports complex construction, tax revenues
The Jonesboro Advertising and Promotion Commission heard updates on the construction of the upcoming Ridge Athletics Center and tax collections for the first two months of 2026 during its Wednesday meeting.
8 hours ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending
BTS will stage a long-awaited comeback concert at a Seoul landmark
BTS will stage its long-awaited comeback concert on Saturday night at Seoul's Gwanghwamun Square, one of South Korea's most famous landmarks that represents its royal heritage and political and cultural life.
8 hours ago in Sports
The Hockey Hall of Fame expects to keep the US Olympic gold medal-winning pucks
The Hockey Hall of Fame says the pucks used to score the gold medal-winning men's and women's goals at the Milan Cortina Olympics are part of its permanent collection after being donated by the International Ice Hockey Federation.
8 hours ago in Entertainment
Kevin Spacey settles out of court with 3 men over alleged sexual assaults
Three men who alleged that actor Kevin Spacey sexually assaulted them have settled their civil claims before going to trial at the High Court in London, courts document show.
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THE EXPERT | Why your drinking water quality matters and why reverse osmosis is the clear choice
Clean water is a choice – reverse osmosis filters out contaminants and provides a steady stream of crystal-clear water.
GOJO leadership gives presentation on rebranded Jonesboro public transit system
Representatives from the city's recently rebranded public transit system, GOJO, gave a special presentation during Tuesday's city council meeting, explaining the rebranding and the new features coming with it.
$1 million bond set for Jonesboro man accused of raping child
On March 6, Jonesboro police were notified of a Poinsett County investigation involving a child who disclosed sexual abuse.
A-State set to host second-round WNIT game
The Arkansas State women’s basketball team earned a bye to the second round of the WNIT and will host the winner of Radford and Morehead State at First National Bank Arena.
Committee hears presentation of two lease considerations for second Jonesboro police station
The Public Safety Committee discussed two possible lease options for a second police station in Jonesboro during its Tuesday meeting.
PHOTOS | Storm damage in Jonesboro, Northeast Arkansas
A line of severe thunderstorms hit Craighead County and greater Northeast Arkansas Sunday night, causing damage across the region.
1 day ago in National
Trump will pay his respects in Delaware to 6 US service members killed in the Middle East
President Donald Trump steps off Air Force One, Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
1 day ago in National, Trending
Muskets crack, drums echo as Boston marks 250 years since British evacuation
Reenactors in 18th-century military coats and tricorn hats filled the pews of one of the nation's oldest Catholic Churches on Tuesday before firing muskets outside and marching through neighborhood streets, marking the 250th anniversary of the day British forces evacuated the city.