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Jonesboro Man Held on $2.5M Bond, Accused of Physically Assaulting and Raping Girlfriend

According to the probable cause affidavit, the victim reported that her boyfriend physically assaulted her after she attempted to wake him up for work.

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Jonesboro Library to Debut New Film Club Program for Adults

The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library is introducing a new monthly program for adults: Film Club.

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A-State Volleyball Announces Three-Phase Fundraising Initiative

Arkansas State volleyball announced a three-phase fundraising initiative designed to support future developments within the program.

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Lake City’s Annual Clean Sweep Scheduled

Citizens of Lake City will soon have an opportunity to dispose of their larger, bulkier items for free.

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Annual Create@State Symposium Returns Thursday

Create@State, Arkansas State University's student research and creativity symposium, returns for its 16th year.

Red Wolves Ride in 11-5 Road Win at Southern Illinois

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Red Wolves Ride in 11-5 Road Win at Southern Illinois

A-State continues their week on the road with a series at ULM

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Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Provides Tips on How to Avoid an ‘Un-Bear-Able’ Situation This Spring

While sightings of these misguided youths certainly grab the attention of people living in neighborhoods bordering bear country, they often move on as long as people don’t give them a reason to stay.

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Seven Selected for A-State Distinguished Service Awards

The high-achieving students will be honored during Convocation of Scholars, which recognizes the university’s top performers. 

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Arkansas State Police Warning Public of Scam Calls Impersonating ICAC Officers

The Arkansas State Police is alerting the public to a recent scam in which callers falsely claim to be officers with the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.

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First-Time Homebuying Q&A, Club Meetings Scheduled for Late April at Jonesboro Library

The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library has several events scheduled for late April, covering everything from cooking to first-time homebuying.

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New Owner of Harley-Davidson of Jonesboro Announced

Northeast Arkansas developer Jeremy Osment has acquired Harley-Davidson of Jonesboro, Haag Brown Commercial announced Tuesday.

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Pets of the Week // April 14

JRN has partnered with area animal shelters to present “Pets of the Week.”

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Tom Holland says new ‘Spider-Man’ is the most emotional, most mature, yet

Tom Holland's Peter Parker is dealing with the reality of making his friends forget his identity in the upcoming "Spider-Man" movie.

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Dallas Wings select Azzi Fudd of UConn No. 1 in WNBA draft with a $500,000 payday waiting

Azzi Fudd is on her way to Dallas as the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft with a $500,000 payday waiting for the former UConn star. A record-setting six UCLA players followed her into the league.

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Engineering and Computer Science Awards for 2025-26 Presented at A-State’s Convocation of Scholars

The College of Engineering and Computer Science at Arkansas State University presented graduating student awards during a Convocation of Scholars awards ceremony.

3 weeks ago in World

Trump says US military has blockaded Iranian ports to pressure Tehran

U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that the American military had begun a blockade of Iranian ports as part of his effort to force Tehran to open the Strait of Hormuz and accept a deal to end the war that has raged for more than six weeks.

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Hollywood heavyweights voice ‘unequivocal opposition’ to Paramount-Warner merger in open letter

More than a thousand movie stars, writers, directors and other Hollywood professionals announced their "unequivocal opposition" to the proposed Paramount merger with Warner Bros. Discovery in an open letter published Monday.

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Kim Kardashian makes her Broadway producing debut with the criminal justice play ‘The Fear of 13’

Kim Kardashian is adding to her resume the title of Broadway producer. The reality TV star and entrepreneur has signed on to help produce the play "The Fear of 13," about the true story of Nick Yarris, a man who spent more than two decades on death row for a murder he insists he did not commit.

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Jonesboro Human Development Center to Host Community Yard Sale and Craft Fair

"This is a great opportunity to get the community out onto our facility, to see the things we do, and to make a little money for our employees as well."

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Jonesboro Woman Accused of Stabbing Man in the Neck During Fight

A Jonesboro woman is facing a felony domestic battery charge after police said a fight over the weekend left a man with a stab wound to the neck.

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Jury selection begins in former Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs’ assault trial

Jury selection began Monday in the assault trial of former New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs in connection with a heated dispute he had with his private chef.

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Allen ties playoff career high with 22 points as Cavaliers beat Raptors 114-102 to advance

Jarrett Allen tied his playoff career high with 22 points and grabbed 19 rebounds as the Cleveland Cavaliers advanced to the Eastern Conference semifinals with a 114-102 victory over the Toronto Raptors in Game 7 of their series Sunday night.

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Cunningham and Harris help Pistons finish comeback for first playoff series win in 18 years

Cade Cunningham had 32 points and 12 assists, Tobias Harris added 30 points and the Detroit Pistons beat the Orlando Magic 116-94 in Game 7 on Sunday to win a playoff series for the first time in 18 years.