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Crews Responding to Crash in Craighead County
Crews are responding to a crash on County Roads 905 and 912 that occurred Monday morning.
Accident in Jonesboro Kills Brookland Man
According to a fatal accident report from the Arkansas State Police, David Ray, 60, of Brookland, was killed on Highway 18 at Nestle Way in Jonesboro.
Red Wolves Take Sunday Against Louisiana With Steady Pitching and Pair of Homers
Arkansas State clamped down on the Louisiana offense while striking a pair of multi-RBI homers for an 8-3 win Sunday afternoon.
A-State Battles in 10-Innings, Falling 11-5
A-State returns Sunday afternoon at 1 p.m. to face Louisiana for game 3 of the series at Tomlinson Stadium-Slayton Family Field.
Craighead County Road Department Announces Road Closure
The Craighead County Road Department has announced the temporary closure of sections of County Road 928.
A-State Falls in 3-2 Pitcher’s Duel to Louisiana in Series Opener
The tone was set early as both starters faced the minimum in the opening three frames, Allen striking out the side in the top of the third.
Jonesboro Man Arrested for Felony Domestic Battery After Violating No-Contact Order
A Jonesboro man with a history of domestic violence is back behind bars after police said he gave a fake name to cover up assaulting the same victim a judge previously ordered him to stay away from.
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A violent tornado tears through Oklahoma town, damaging 40 homes but sparing lives
Raeann Hunt scrambled to her cellar as a tornado bore down on her Oklahoma community. "It is headed right for us," she recalled thinking, as she peeked outside, unable to contain her curiosity.
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Japan’s Haruki Murakami to publish first new novel in 3 years with ‘The Tale of KAHO’ in July
A new book by Haruki Murakami will mark the first time a full-length novel by the Japanese author features a female main character and her pursuit of finding a way out of a bizarre world.
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Reigning two-time champ Carlos Alcaraz out of French Open due to wrist injury
Carlos Alcaraz won't play for a third successive French Open title due to a right wrist injury. Alcaraz posted on X on Friday that neither would he appear in the preceding Italian Open in Rome, where he also won last year.
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Jim Furyk is returning as US Ryder Cup captain for 2027 with Tiger Woods out
Jim Furyk is returning as U.S. Ryder Cup captain for the 2027 matches in Ireland as the Americans try to get back on track against a European team that has dominated the last three decades.
Florida Man Accused of $60K Road Work Scam in Jonesboro
A Florida man is facing a felony theft charge after police said he pocketed $60,000 meant for a Jonesboro road project and vanished without starting the work.
Jonesboro Man Accused of Selling Fentanyl, Search Reveals Multiple Pills and Handgun
Jonesboro police arrested a man after they said they found evidence of him selling drugs, including fentanyl. He was also found to be in possession of a handgun.
Plans Move Forward for the New Highway 351 Connector in Jonesboro
The purpose of this project is to improve connectivity, pedestrian and bicyclist safety, and stormwater drainage.
Burn Ban Lifted in Craighead County
Due to recent rainfall, the ban is lifted effective Friday, April 24, 2026.
United Way of Northeast Arkansas Celebrates Record Impact at Annual Luncheon
2025 campaign supports nearly 58,000 people, raises $716,000 for regional programs
Jonesboro Media Group Reimagines Hiring with New “Media Advisor” Role Focused on Business Growth
Local company says today’s marketing demands strategy, accountability, and measurable results — not just ad sales
Peter Pan the Ballet coming to FOA in Jonesboro
The production tells the story of the boy who refuses to grow up as he whisks Wendy and her brothers away to Neverland.
1 week ago in National
US soldier charged with using classified intel to win $400K Polymarket bet on Maduro raid
A U.S. special forces soldier involved in the military operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has been charged with using classified information about the mission to win more than $400,000 in an online betting market, federal officials announced Thursday.
