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Mooney re-elected; Hitt, Nadzam headed to runoff in Circuit Judge elections

Mooney receives "just enough" votes to avoid a runoff with Miles; Hitt and Nadzam will faceoff again in November

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Stephanie Hoffman wins primary for Craighead County tax collector

"I'm truly excited," said Hoffman. "I was with my family, and we were all just extremely excited and thanking God for the opportunity."

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Wooldridge unseats Johnson in State Senate District 21

Wooldridge wins a race labeled as one of the most expensive legislative races in the state

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Erika Askeland wins Democratic primary race for House District 32

Erika Askeland will be the Democratic candidate for State House District 32 in the November general election.

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Brookland Public Schools millage increase fails at polls

The millage rate for Brookland Public Schools will remain the same as a proposed millage increase for the district failed.

Circuit Judge races undecided as of late Tuesday night

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Craighead County 2026 primary election results

JRN was LIVE at the Craighead County Election Annex. FINAL RESULTS ARE IN.

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Trial that could lead to the breakup of Ticketmaster’s parent company gets underway

A high-stakes antitrust trial that could lead to the possible breakup of Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, got underway Tuesday in a case over whether the entertainment giant's dominance of the concert industry amounts to an illegal monopoly.

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Iran war taxes US diplomatic work and leaves Americans in the Mideast in limbo

The largest U.S. diplomatic drawdown in the Middle East since the Iraq War began more than two decades ago is creating an apparently unplanned-for crisis for the Trump administration as the United States and Israel strike Iran in a widening conflict.

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Braves’ Jurickson Profar faces 162-game suspension for second positive drug test, AP source says

Atlanta outfielder Jurickson Profar faces a 162-game suspension by Major League Baseball for a possible second failed test for a performance-enhancing drug, a person familiar with the issue told The Associated Press on Tuesday

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Padma Lakshmi finds a new competitive kitchen with CBS’ ‘America’s Culinary Cup’

Padma Lakshmi is back in the kitchen with a knives-out cooking competition, and this time the stakes are higher — for the contestants and for her. The former host of Bravo's "Top Chef" lands on network prime time hosting and judging the CBS show "America's Culinary Cup," which boasts the largest cash prize in culinary television history — $1 million.

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Jack Hughes returns to his day job in the NHL after TV tour as the US Olympic hockey hero

Jack Hughes was enthralled by Lorne Michaels' stories that highlighted his time at "Saturday Night Live" and enjoyed sharing the stage with brother Quinn and U.S. women's captain Hilary Knight on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon."

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Guests from Teikyo Heisei University visit A-State this week

The Department of Occupational Therapy in the College of Nursing and Health Professions at Arkansas State University will welcome six students and two faculty from Teikyo Heisei University in Tokyo this week.

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Arvest Bank warns consumers, businesses about tax identity theft

With tax filing season underway, Arvest Bank is urging consumers and businesses to stay alert and take proactive steps to protect themselves from tax-related identity theft.

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United Way of Northeast Arkansas announces return of 6th annual virtual singing competition fundraiser

United Way of Northeast Arkansas is excited to bring back its virtual singing competition for a sixth season.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Starter home hotspots: These metros are best for first-time buyers

moveBuddha highlights top starter home cities for first-time buyers, with Oklahoma City leading in affordability, availability, and livability.

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Jason Aldean and Greenway announce Food Bank benefit concert in Forrest City

Greenway Equipment, in partnership with Jason Aldean and the University of Arkansas–East Arkansas Community College, announced Tuesday a food bank benefit concert scheduled for April.

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ADEM recognizes first week of March as Severe Weather Awareness Week in Arkansas

This week serves as a reminder for all Arkansans to review severe weather safety plans and ensure their homes, schools, and workplaces are prepared for potential spring storms.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

The Guess Who plan the band’s first official US tour in over two decades

Two principal songwriters of The Guess Who — the band that crafted the hit song "American Woman" — will tour America itself later this year for the first time in over two decades.

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A long-shot American dream hits the F1 grid as Cadillac debuts at the Australian GP

The Andretti family dream to enter an American team in Formula 1 will finally reach the starting grid when the season begins this weekend with the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne.

2 weeks ago in World

Iran strikes the US Embassy in Saudi Arabia as war expands yet again

Iran expanded its targets Tuesday, striking the U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia as Washington began to pull many staff out of the Middle East. The U.S. and Israel battered Iran with airstrikes in what President Donald Trump suggested was just the start of a war that has severely disrupted the world's supply of oil and gas, international shipping, and air travel.

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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.

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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.

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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.