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Lane of Jonesboro Road Closed Due to Traffic Accident
A westbound lane on a road in Jonesboro is closed to a traffic accident.
Fall Festival Benefiting Mental Health Nonprofit Scheduled for October in Jonesboro
A fall festival and market is scheduled in Jonesboro, aiming to raise money for mental health resources in the community.
Craighead Electric Cooperative Reports Outage Affecting Over 500 Customers
The Craighead Electric Cooperative is reporting an outage affecting over 500 customers.
4 weeks ago in National
Election takeaways: Donalds joins historic field and progressive scores upset victory in Florida
As the long, contentious primary season nears its end, Democratic voters elevated another progressive Senate candidate in Florida, while President Donald Trump's chosen candidate in his adopted home state, Republican Rep. Byron Donalds, won the nomination to be the state's first Black governor.
Jonesboro City Council Approves Purchase of Second Police Station, Loan Application
The Jonesboro Police Department will officially have a second, interim location, after the city council Tuesday night approved the purchase of a building on Highland Drive.
Arkansas Department of Agriculture Launches New Active Wildfire Dashboard
Arkansans can now see where wildfires are burning and how the state is responding as it happens.
Jody Barker Named Editor-In-Chief of Jonesboro Right Now
Jonesboro Right Now is welcoming a new leader to its newsroom as Jody Barker is named the organization's new editor-in-chief.
4 weeks ago in National
Trump threatened to bomb Oman because he’s unhappy with country’s deal with Iran, officials say
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Oman because he is unhappy the country is close to a deal with Iran to manage ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, two regional officials said Tuesday, a day after Trump leveled the threat.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment
Hayden Panettiere’s on-and-off boyfriend was at apartment where she died, police report says
Hayden Panettiere's on-and-off boyfriend Brian Hickersonand his brother Zach Hickerson were at the South Carolina apartment where the actor died over the weekend, according to a police report released Tuesday.
4 weeks ago in National
Penn State frat pledges were made to cut and bag cocaine for college drug ring, authorities say
Penn State fraternity pledges were made to cut and package cocaine for a drug ring that was run out of two off-campus frat houses, authorities said.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Frank Beard, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame drummer of boogie-rock trio ZZ Top, dies at 77
Frank Beard, the drummer for the Texas boogie-rock trio ZZ Top who kept the tempo for the band's biggest hits like "Sharp Dressed Man," "Legs" and "Gimme All Your Lovin,'" has died. He was 77.
Special Needs Martial Arts Program in Lake City Offers Scholarships for Students in Need
A Lake City martial arts program is providing scholarships for special needs kids to experience martial arts.
Hytrol Presents $500K Check to A-State’s Upcoming CREST Center in Jonesboro
"Our future is tied to this region, and we believe that one of the most important investments that we can make is in the people that drive that future."
SANY Nutrition Group Announces Opening of New Jonesboro Manufacturing Facility
The company announced it was investing more than $30 million into the project and planned to create over 150 jobs over three years.
New Arkansas Portal to Simplify College Application Process
Under the new system, students can apply up to five participating colleges without paying application fees.
ASU-Newport Names Lindley Gilliaum Dean of Applied Trades
Throughout her tenure, Gilliaum has worked to strengthen academic programs, support faculty and students, expand community and industry partnerships, and secure additional resources for technical education.
4 weeks ago in Sports
LIV Golf to end season early and cancel the Michigan team event
LIV Golf is ending its season one week earlier than planned, announcing Monday it will not hold the team championship in Michigan next week and instead crown the team champion this week 20 miles north of Indianapolis.
4 weeks ago in Lifestyle
The best fabric for extreme heat? It’s more complicated than you think
When it's really hot out, getting dressed seems pretty simple: Wear something light, loose and made for summer. But textile researchers say it's actually a little more complicated than that.
4 weeks ago in Sports, Trending
Serena and Venus Williams return to doubles and lose close match in Cincinnati
Serena and Venus Williams played their first doubles match together since the 2022 U.S. Open and lost a thriller, 2-6, 6-1 (10-8) to Marta Kostyuk and Peyton Stearns on Monday night at the Cincinnati Open.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Madonna leads 2026 MTV Video Music Awards nominations, followed by Taylor Swift
Madonna leads the 2026 MTV Video Music Award nominations, the network announced Tuesday. The pop superstar has been nominated in every decade of her musical career. She has 19 competitive MTV VMA wins and in 1986 became the first solo female artist to receive the Video Vanguard Award.
