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ASK THE EXPERT: After the winter storm Roof Raiders is ready to help 

After the recent winter storm that swept across our area, now is the time to check on the condition of your roof. 

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Arkansas State responds to recent reports of “hateful and deeply inappropriate behavior” on campus

A-State Chancellor Todd Shields released a statement Sunday evening in response to reports of "hateful and deeply inappropriate behavior" on campus.

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School Closings

Here’s an updated list for school closings in the area.

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Area School Leaders Weigh Monday Classes After Weeklong Weather Shutdown

Leaders across Northeast Arkansas are spending Sunday closely monitoring road conditions as they consider whether classes can safely resume on Monday

A-State Drops Matchup With Marshall

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A-State Drops Matchup With Marshall

Matt Hayman led the team with 17 points and four three-pointers

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Monday last day to register to vote in March 3 primary election

Voter registration applications are available at the Craighead County Clerk’s Office and other locations

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Affidavit: Jonesboro mother admitted to throwing child, hitting him with board

A Jonesboro woman who initially claimed she slipped in the snow while holding her young child is being held on a $250,000 cash-only bond.

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A-State breaks ground on baseball Player Development Center

"I don't think you can comprehend what this means to our baseball program."

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Jonesboro man accused of domestic battering after children found injured

A welfare check led to a Jonesboro man's arrest after police said two children were found with extensive injuries.

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Jonesboro sanitation routes to resume normal schedules next week

Sanitation routes for the City of Jonesboro will return to normal schedules next week after being delayed due to icy conditions.

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$750K bond for Lake City man accused of meth trafficking near city parks

District Judge David Boling found probable cause on Jan. 30 to charge 38-year-old Marshall Irvin Williams.

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4th annual Darwin Day to be held in February at A-State 

This year, the Darwin Day activities at Arkansas State University kick off with an exhibit at A-State Museum.

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Community invited to help shape Jonesboro’s future

Plan Jonesboro kicks off with open house to be held on Feb. 12 at Earl Bell Community Center

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USPS working to resume full operations in Northeast Arkansas after winter storm

The United States Postal Service is working to deliver mail in the aftermath of a winter storm and lingering icy conditions.

3 days ago in Entertainment

The Westminster dog show is turning 150. Here’s what has — and hasn’t — changed over time

When some Gilded Age gentleman hunters organized a New York event to compare their dogs, could they have imagined that people would someday call it the World Series of dogdom or the Super Bowl of dog shows?

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Hope Found of NEA selected as recipient of $30K Rising Nonprofit grant

Hope Found of Northeast Arkansas is set to expand its prevention and advocacy services after securing a significant grant.

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Olympic gold medalist Sha’Carri Richardson charged with speeding in Florida

Olympic gold medalist Sha'Carri Richardson was arrested and charged with speeding in Florida on Thursday, according to law enforcement.

3 days ago in Sports

Lindsey Vonn airlifted from course after crashing in final downhill before Milan Cortina Olympics

Lindsey Vonn crashed in her final downhill race before the Winter Olympics on Friday and was airlifted from the course for medical checks, a troubling turn for the 41-year-old U.S. ski star just a week before the Milan Cortina Games.

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A-State physical therapist assistant student has perfect score on national exam

Practice makes perfect, the old saying goes, and no one knows that better than Dillinger Carr, a physical therapy student at Arkansas State University.

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Shiffrin, Vonn and other ski racers star in ESPN’s ‘On the Edge’ docuseries leading into Olympics

Before Mikaela Shiffrin, Lindsey Vonn and other World Cup ski racers chase gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics, they will star in a new docuseries that gives a behind-the-scenes glimpse of what it's like on the circuit.

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A-State Drops Matchup With Marshall

A-State Drops Matchup With Marshall

Matt Hayman led the team with 17 points and four three-pointers

2 days ago in News, Sports & Outdoors

A-State breaks ground on baseball Player Development Center

"I don't think you can comprehend what this means to our baseball program."

3 days ago in Business, Entertainment, Food, Government & Politics, Lifestyle, News

Community invited to help shape Jonesboro’s future

Plan Jonesboro kicks off with open house to be held on Feb. 12 at Earl Bell Community Center