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Wimpy Selected for Inaugural Oxford AI Governance Program for Social Scientists

Wimpy called the session at Oxford a “structured retraining for working scholars.”

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Library Partners with Keep Jonesboro Beautiful for Litter Kit Distribution

Community members can pick up litter kits beginning Monday, Nov. 2.

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Red Wolves Clinch Sun Belt West Division Title in Five-Set Thriller Versus Troy

Arkansas State volleyball (15-8, 11-1 SBC) withstood strong competition from Troy (13-8, 8-4 SBC) and clinched the Sun Belt West Division title in a 3-2 (25-18, 23-25, 25-18, 23-25, 15-9) thriller on Saturday afternoon inside First National Bank Arena.

Video shows apparent fight involving customers, employees at Jonesboro McDonald's

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Video Shows Apparent Fight Involving Customers, Employees at Jonesboro McDonald’s

Police dispatch records indicate a manager reported employees were attacked and the restaurant's lobby was damaged

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Jonesboro Man Accused of Stealing Mail from 38 Victims in Apartment Complex, Held on $100K Bond

A Jonesboro man is being held on a $100,000 cash/surety bond after police said they found him inside a stranger's apartment with dozens of pieces of stolen mail and a post office key.

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$2.6M Grant Awarded to A-State to Research, Improve Animal Health 

A-State is one of 36 universities nationwide to receive funding through the research facilities program.

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A-State Extends Winning Streak With Four-Set Win Over Troy

As a team, A-State hit .309 in the match and tallied 57 kills alongside 54 assists, 59 digs and 11 total blocks.

Valley View Wins Fox Football Faceoff Vote, Nettleton Takes 6-0 Victory on the Field Blazers earn $250 for athletic booster club as the season-long promotion heads into its regular-season finale

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Valley View Wins Fox Football Faceoff Vote, Nettleton Takes 6-0 Victory on the Field

Blazer fans earn $250 for athletic booster club as the season-long promotion heads into its regular-season finale

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High School Football Scoreboard

All of the Friday night scores are here

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Suspect Arrested During Nettleton STEAM Incident Faces Charges in Separate Robbery Case

One of the men arrested during a multi-agency police response near the Nettleton STEAM school last week also faces charges in connection to a separate robbery.

3 days ago in Lifestyle

Generations of anglers have made the pilgrimage to Montauk to catch striped bass

On most October nights, fishing guide Bill Wetzel can be found navigating the shores of Montauk, New York, in a modified 4x4 pickup truck, rumbling over boulders and thick sand as he scans the surface of the Atlantic for signs of life.

3 days ago in Sports, Trending

Brewers fans flood Milwaukee streets for a long-awaited World Series victory celebration

It was only fitting that the Milwaukee Brewers celebrated their first World Series title with a beer-soaked celebration worthy of their name. "We've had way too many parade beers," team captain and designated hitter Christian Yelich said Friday at a rally that capped a daylong party with fans.

3 days ago in Entertainment

Prosecutors drop felony charge against rapper Rick Ross in domestic violence case

Prosecutors have dropped a felony charge against rapper Rick Ross a month after he was arrested in Miami Beach when a woman he was living with told police he hit her, court records said.

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A-State Football Alum Blaise Taylor’s Murder Conviction to be Featured in ’48 Hours’ Special

The episode airs Oct. 31 at 10 p.m. on KJNB, Paramount+ and CBS News 24/7.

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Tickets on Sale for FOA’s Breakfast with Ballerinas

Tickets are on sale for the Foundation of Arts' longstanding fundraiser, Breakfast with Ballerinas.

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City of Jonesboro Secures Over $1M BRIC Grant for Lost Creek Flood Mitigation Project

The grant will fund detailed engineering and design plans for improvements to approximately 4.27 miles of the Lost Creek channel.

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Daylight Saving Time Ends on Sunday: Tips to Combat the Time Change

Prepare to "fall back" one hour this weekend as daylight saving time comes to an end across the country.

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Brookland Voters Consider Municipal Bond Restructuring at the Polls to Fund City Improvements

Brookland voters are considering whether to refund and refinance the city's existing municipal bonds, and the city's mayor is explaining how the bonds work and how they will be repaid.

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Man Held on $200K Bond Accused of Fleeing Jonesboro Traffic Stop, Fighting K-9

A man is being held on a $200,000 cash/surety bond after police said he fled a traffic stop, fought a Jonesboro K-9, and was found to have meth on him.

3 days ago in Entertainment

Hugh Jackman, William Shatner and George Takei among those paying tribute to Patrick Stewart

The death of Patrick Stewart at 86 led to a slew of tributes, including from acting colleagues and even Marvel Studios. Known for his roles as Capt. Jean-Luc Picard in "Star Trek" and Professor Charles Xavier in the "X-Men" films, Stewart died in Los Angeles on Wednesday after what his spokesperson described as a "brief and poignant journey" with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy Body Dementia.

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21 hours ago in News, Sports

Red Wolves Clinch Sun Belt West Division Title in Five-Set Thriller Versus Troy

Arkansas State volleyball (15-8, 11-1 SBC) withstood strong competition from Troy (13-8, 8-4 SBC) and clinched the Sun Belt West Division title in a 3-2 (25-18, 23-25, 25-18, 23-25, 15-9) thriller on Saturday afternoon inside First National Bank Arena.

2 days ago in News, Sports

A-State Extends Winning Streak With Four-Set Win Over Troy

As a team, A-State hit .309 in the match and tallied 57 kills alongside 54 assists, 59 digs and 11 total blocks.

2 days ago in News, Sports

Valley View Wins Fox Football Faceoff Vote, Nettleton Takes 6-0 Victory on the Field

Blazer fans earn $250 for athletic booster club as the season-long promotion heads into its regular-season finale