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Resetting the AL and NL postseason races with 2 weeks left in the regular season

Clinching season has begun, with the Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers becoming the first teams to wrap up spots in the postseason.

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St. Bernards Hospice Receives National Recognition for Caregiver, Family Experience

St. Bernards Hospice recently received "Superior Performer" recognition by the national organization, Strategic Healthcare Programs (SHP), for its overall caregiver and family experience during 2025.

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JRN Pets of the Week: Crema and Georgie

Each week, Jonesboro Right Now teams up with the Northeast Arkansas Humane Society (NEAHS) to feature local pets available for adoption.

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Jonesboro Library to Host National Voter Registration Day Event

Tables with voter registration forms will be set up near the main entrances of the library lobby throughout the day.

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Lakeport Plantation Museum to Host Free Mississippi River Symposium This Fall 

The museum will host its first symposium, “The Mississippi in American Memory,” from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 9.

A Fan's Perspective from Bob Troutt

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OPINION | A Fan’s Perspective

Lifelong A-State Fan Bob Troutt shares his thoughts on Arkansas State Football

A-State Is Making Room for Families New family space at Centennial Bank Stadium aims to make game day more welcoming for parents and children.

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Lactation Rooms Now Available in Buildings Across A-State Campus

A new addition at Arkansas State University will make life easier for nursing mothers.

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Craighead County Educators Selected for Arkansas Excellence in Teaching Fellowship

In exchange for their participation and sharing their experiences as merit pay recipients, the teachers will receive ongoing training, support, and a $1,500 stipend.

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A-State Celebrates Ribbon-Cutting of New Windgate Hall of Art and Innovation

"This lab is equipped with technology and resources that will allow students and faculty to move from an idea to a tangible prototype, from a sketch to an immersive experience," said Dr. Jake Qualls during the ceremony.

Jonesboro Wins Fox Football Faceoff Vote, Valley View Wins on the Field in 870 Bowl

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Jonesboro Wins Fox Football Faceoff Vote, Valley View Wins on the Field in 870 Bowl

Pick your school. Cast your vote. Win $250 for your booster club

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NEA Baptist Honors First Responders with 9/11 Remembrance Breakfast

In honor and remembrance of the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11, NEA Baptist hosted a free breakfast Friday morning to recognize and thank local first responders.

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A-State, Sany Nutrition Group Partner with Beyond Resilience x Red Wolves Protein Snack

The limited-edition caramel chocolate protein crunch bars will be available starting at 5 p.m. today during the Great A-State Tailgate, part of Paint the Town Red, taking place in downtown Jonesboro.

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A-State Leads $2.2M NSF Project on Drought-Resilient Rice and Wheat

With drought conditions being an issue across agricultural regions, the research team will investigate how naturally beneficial soil fungi, known as arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, can help rice and wheat better withstand water stress. 

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Jonesboro VFW, Elks Lodge Host 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony Honoring First Responders, Marking 25 Years Since Attacks

"We like to take this opportunity every year on Sept. 11 to honor remember those we lost on that September day, because it did change our country, it did affect our country, but it also showed our country's strength and coming together."

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ASU System Audit Executive Mandy Walker Earns CISA Certification

“We are incredibly fortunate to have such a dedicated and talented internal audit team led by Mandy serving the ASU System,” said Dr. Todd Shields, president of the ASU System.

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Jonesboro Library Celebrates Library Card Sign-Up Month with Two September Giveaways

Library Card Sign-Up Month is an opportunity for community members to discover the many resources, programs, services, and experiences available through the Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library.

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Lanes Closures Expected on ‘KAIT Road’ Starting Sept. 14

Drivers who regularly use County Road 766, or 'KAIT Road', should prepare for potential delays starting next week.

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MusiCares to honor U2 as 2027 Persons of the Year at a star-studded Grammy-weekend gala

MusiCares will honor Irish band U2 as its Persons of the Year at a February gala kicking off Grammy Awards weekend. Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr. will be celebrated at a Feb. 5 dinner and tribute concert at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.

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Snoop Dogg brings the VMAs back to Los Angeles as host for Sept. 27 show

The MTV Video Music Awards are returning to the West Coast this month and they've got a very West Coast host — Snoop Dogg.

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In an age of instant answers, educators say there’s a case for letting kids struggle a little

When children forget their lunch, can't solve a math problem or don't know how to get somewhere, the instinct for parents can be to step in immediately. But sometimes, the problem is an opportunity.

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“Come Just as You Are”: David and Ashley Eckstein Bring Message of Resilience to Northeast Arkansas

It was a mixture of Major League Baseball history and local community support Monday night as 2006 World Series MVP David Eckstein and author/entrepreneur Ashley Eckstein visited Jonesboro.

21 hours ago in Entertainment

Bingo and Tickle Me Elmo nominated for Toy Hall of Fame. Will Care Bears also make it this year?

Tickle Me Elmo dolls, the game of chance Bingo and the humble playground slide are among the finalists to get into the National Toy Hall of Fame this year, a lineup that also includes cuddly Care Bears, the dice game Yahtzee, the ancient game Mahjong and the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

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Karol G, Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso, Rosalía and Drexler are the most nominated for the Latin Grammys

A fight of titans is coming up for the 27th edition of the Latin Grammys with singers Karol G, Rosalía, Jorge Drexler and hip hop duo Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso as the most nominated artists revealed on Wednesday.