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Cosmo Deveaux, Emma Dorton Crowned A-State Homecoming King and Queen 

The king and queen were selected following candidate interviews and a vote by the student body during Homecoming week.

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Music Industry Meet-Up Comes to Jonesboro, Tuesday, Oct. 27

All area musicians and those involved in the local music industry are invited to attend this free gathering.

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

Air Attack Powers A-State to Win Over Georgia State, 38-32

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Air Attack Powers A-State to Win Over Georgia State, 38-32

Jaylen Bonelli and Nana Burris fueled the passing attack as Arkansas State secured a homecoming win

Westside Warriors Score Double Victory in Fox Football Faceoff Warriors defeat Trumann 28-12 and earn $250 for athletic booster club; Nettleton at Valley View up next

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Westside Warriors Score Double Victory in Fox Football Faceoff

Warriors defeat Trumann 28-12 and earn $250 for athletic booster club; Nettleton at Valley View up next

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A-State Delivers Dominant Performance in Three-Set Victory at Southern Miss

Arkansas State volleyball (13-8, 9-1 SBC) limited Southern Miss (14-7, 5-5 SBC) to a season-low .030 attack percentage and picked up a 3-0 (25-15, 25-12, 25-17) victory on Friday night inside the Southern Miss Wellness Center.

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Blazers Snap Losing Streak with Dominant 27-6 Win Over Eagles

Snapping their three-game losing streak on Friday, the Valley View Blazers faced their slump in front of their home crowd and went full throttle in a 27-6 victory over the Greene County Tech Eagles.

From Jonesboro to New York: Stafford and Frigo celebrate hometown success stories during special ABC broadcast

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From Jonesboro to New York: Stafford and Frigo Celebrate Hometown Success Stories During Special ABC Broadcast

Marconi Award nomination brings longtime 104.9 The Fox morning hosts to New York City, where they reconnect with familiar faces making their mark on the national stage.

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Shoffner, Wadlin Discuss Agricultural, Healthcare, Workforce Support in ASU-TV Senate Debate

Healthcare, agriculture, and workforce support were among the topics discussed during the student-run debate between two candidates vying for the U.S. Senate seat for Arkansas.

1 week ago in Entertainment

‘Rent’ musical celebrates its 30th Broadway anniversary with a starry show: ‘No day but today’

Jordan Fisher was in middle school when he first heard it. He was at his first cast party, gathering with fellow performers around his drama teacher's piano after some community theater.

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Foundation of Arts to Celebrate 40th Anniversary in Downtown Jonesboro This Sunday

Celebration highlights four decades of arts education and productions, facility improvements, and a vision for the future.

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Jonesboro Secures $922K Transportation Alternatives Program Grant for New Craighead Forest Park Connection

Craighead Forest Park spans more than 700 acres and has long been a destination for a multitude of outdoor recreation, including popular walking, jogging, cycling and mountain bike amenities.

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Jonesboro Man Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Sharing CSAM on Social Media

A Jonesboro man has been sentenced to half a decade in the Arkansas Division of Correction after pleading guilty to three felony counts of possession or use of child sexual abuse material.

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Jonesboro Christmas Parade Announces Nonprofit Status Ahead of 79th Annual Event

As part of this new chapter, funds raised through sponsorships, donations, and parade entries will now serve a dual purpose.

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Meet Lizzie Davis: Paragould’s Bachelorette for the ‘Blind Date with The Red Clay Strays’

Out of 44 hopeful candidates, a Paragould woman has been chosen to put her love life in the hands of Northeast Arkansas.

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Forward Arkansas Awards $10K Grant to Jonesboro Public Schools, Other Arkansas School Districts

Forward Arkansas announced it was distributing grants to eight school districts throughout the state, with a Jonesboro district being one of the recipients.

1 week ago in Lifestyle

The new wedding budget: Where couples are spending more, and less

Modern Gents reports average wedding spending hit $34,200 in 2025, highlighting that couples prioritize experiences and personalization while balancing budgets amid rising costs.

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A-State Survives in Five-Set Thriller at Southern Miss

Arkansas State volleyball (12-8, 8-1 SBC) posted a season-high 14 total blocks and limited Southern Miss (14-6, 5-4 SBC) to a .118 attack percentage in a hard-fought 3-2 (25-20, 25-16, 23-25, 21-25, 15-12) victory on Thursday night inside the Southern Miss Wellness Center.

1 week ago in Sports

Thunder star and NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s record 20-point streak ends at 141 games

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander decided it was time for his record streak of 20-point games to end. The Oklahoma City star's run of 141 consecutive regular season contests with at least 20 points ended Thursday night when he subbed himself out toward the end of a game against the Denver Nuggets.

1 week ago in Entertainment, Music

Why big music stars like Harry Styles and Celine Dion are embracing residencies

For Harry Styles' dedicated audience, it is the can't-miss event of the year: Tens of thousands have descended on New York City's Madison Square Garden each night of his 30-date residency, rushing to catch the show before it concludes Halloween weekend.

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Red Wolves Clinch Sun Belt West Division Title in Five-Set Thriller Versus Troy

Arkansas State volleyball (15-8, 11-1 SBC) withstood strong competition from Troy (13-8, 8-4 SBC) and clinched the Sun Belt West Division title in a 3-2 (25-18, 23-25, 25-18, 23-25, 15-9) thriller on Saturday afternoon inside First National Bank Arena.

2 days ago in News, Sports

A-State Extends Winning Streak With Four-Set Win Over Troy

As a team, A-State hit .309 in the match and tallied 57 kills alongside 54 assists, 59 digs and 11 total blocks.

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Valley View Wins Fox Football Faceoff Vote, Nettleton Takes 6-0 Victory on the Field

Blazer fans earn $250 for athletic booster club as the season-long promotion heads into its regular-season finale