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Five Red Wolves hit double digits in 84-55 win over Old Dominion

Arkansas State locked down Old Dominion to just 25 percent shooting Wednesday to surge to the 84-55 win in First National Bank Arena.

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ASK THE EXPERT | Chris West Plumbing offers tips to protect your home during winter weather

Frozen pipes can eventually burst and cause major damage to your home.

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Take these steps to protect yourself from winter weather dangers

Winter weather brings various hazards that people have to contend with to keep warm and safe. These dangers can include carbon monoxide poisoning, hypothermia and frozen pipes that can burst and make homes unlivable.

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Affidavit: Jonesboro police seize 400+ grams of meth during traffic stop, passenger arrested

A routine stop for a defective brake light on Monday turned into a felony arrest.

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Craighead County burn ban lifted

The burn ban that was in effect for Craighead County was lifted Wednesday.

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Updates presented on Jonesboro sports complex

Officials provided updates on the construction of the upcoming Ridge Athletics Center during Tuesday's city council meeting.

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Craighead County Sheriff’s Office donates $5K to NEACTC as appreciation for jail bed project

The project tasked students with building heavy-duty sleeping quarters to help the jail combat overcrowding.

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The US is on the verge of losing its measles elimination status. Here’s why that matters

It's been a year since a measles outbreak began in West Texas, and international health authorities say they plan to meet in April to determine if the U.S. has lost its measles-free designation.

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Best Buy returning to Jonesboro

A company spokesperson told JRN that they could confirm that Best Buy has plans to open later this year at 2010 Caraway Road.

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House Republicans begin push to hold the Clintons in contempt of Congress over the Epstein probe

House Republicans are starting a push Wednesday to hold former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress over the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, opening the prospect of the House using one of its most powerful punishments against a former president for the first time.

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Taylor Swift, Kenny Loggins, members of Kiss and more get into Songwriters Hall of Fame

Taylor Swift, Kiss' Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, Christopher "Tricky" Stewart, Alanis Morissette and Kenny Loggins make up the 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees.

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Kristen Bell returning as host to SAG’s Actor Awards

Kristen Bell is returning as host of the Screen Actors Guild's Actor Awards for a third time. The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, the union that presents the annual awards, announced Wednesday that Bell will emcee the March 1 awards, formerly known as the SAG Awards.

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Record crowds witness Sabalenka, Alcaraz, Gauff and Zverev advance at Australian Open

Another day, another record crowd. Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz advanced in straight sets Wednesday and the No. 3 seeds — Coco Gauff and Alexander Zverev — also progressed to the third round of the Australian Open.

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This just in from The New York Times: Its first 2-player game, and an evolving business model

For subscribers to The New York Times who are as interested in solving Wordle or filling in the crossword puzzle as in reading the latest political or business news, Wednesday is a big day.

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Trump in Davos speech says he won’t use force to acquire Greenland

President Donald Trump insisted he won't use force to acquire Greenland in a speech at the World Economic Forum, where he said that the U.S. is booming but Europe is "not heading in the right direction."

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Craighead County placed under winter storm watch

Craighead County has been placed under a winter storm watch effective Friday, according to the National Weather Service.

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Administration under fire at council meeting

An update on the construction progress of the Ridge Athletics Center (RAC) evolved into an attack on city leadership at the Jonesboro City Council meeting Monday night.

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Jonesboro man accused of striking victim’s face with claw of hammer

According to an affidavit, on Jan. 17, Jonesboro police officers responded to a home for a physical fight.

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Affidavit: Attempted fraudulent purchase links man to Jonesboro residential burglary investigation

District Judge David Boling found probable cause Jan. 20 to charge 19-year-old Aaron Deshaun Ishmon.

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Bad Bunny wins album of the year at the 2026 Grammy Awards, a first for a Spanish-language album

Bad Bunny won album of the year at the 2026 Grammy Awards for his critically-acclaimed "Debí Tirar Más Fotos," closing out a surprising and history-making night. It is the first time a Spanish-language album has taken home the top prize.

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Carlos Alcaraz beats Novak Djokovic to become the youngest man to complete a career Grand Slam

Carlos Alcaraz is 22, he's the youngest man ever to win all four of the major titles in tennis, and he had to achieve what no man previously has done to complete the career Grand Slam in Australia.

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Punxsutawney Phil is said to have seen his shadow, forecasting 6 more weeks of wintry weather

Punxsutawney Phil predicted six more weeks of wintry weather Monday, a forecast sure to disappoint many after what's already been a long, cold season across large parts of the United States.