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5 perennials to consider for your garden this year

Gardeners who want to capitalize on the hardiness of perennials can consider these plants for their gardens this season.

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Iran names Khamenei’s son to succeed him, signaling no letup in war as oil prices surge

Iran named the hard-line Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his late father as supreme leader on Monday, signaling no letup in the war launched by the United States and Israel. Oil prices surged as Iran attacked regional energy infrastructure and the U.S. and Israel bombed targets across Iran.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Challenging your brain helps keep it healthy. Here’s how to do it

One recent study linked a lower risk of Alzheimer's disease and cognitive decline to lifelong learning, meaning intellectually stimulating experiences — reading and writing, learning another language, playing chess, solving puzzles, going to museums — from childhood into retirement.

Arkansas State Women Fall to Troy in SBC Semifinals

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Arkansas State Women Fall to Troy in SBC Semifinals

A-State fell behind by as much as 19 in the second half

Walton Leads A-State to Victory Over Oral Roberts in Series Finale

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Walton Leads A-State to Victory Over Oral Roberts in Series Finale

Walton recorded a 3-for-3 performance and drew a walk over four plate appearances

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City Stars Controversy Won’t Go Away — Former Revolution Coach Challenges Mayor

“If you have confidence in this administration, say so. If you do not, say so. Jonesboro deserves clarity.”

Arkansas State Women Advance to Semifinals with Victory over ULM

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Arkansas State Women Advance to Semifinals with Victory over ULM

The Lady Red Wolves overcame a late ULM comeback attempt for the 76-68 win

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Police investigate shooting near Trumann

Poinsett County deputies and Trumann Police respond to early morning shooting on Tulot Road

Storm Damage near Jonesboro, Arkansas

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Storms cause minor damage, power outages

60 miles an hour peak wind gust recorded at the Jonesboro Airport

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Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Craighead County

The National Weather Service (NWS) has upgraded the severe thunderstorm from a watch to a warning. The warning is in effect until 9:15 a.m. and includes Craighead and Poinsett Counties.

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NWS issued severe thunderstorm watch for Craighead County

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a severe thunderstorm watch in effect until 2:00 p.m. Saturday afternoon.

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Jonesboro man sentenced to 10 years in prison for fatal DWI crash

Arturo Chacon was going the wrong way on Matthews when the accident occurred

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Monette man accused of video voyeurism after admitting to recording coworker in restroom

A Monette man was arrested on a felony video voyeurism charge after police said he used his cell phone to try to record a female coworker while she was in the restroom.

2 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

Ohtani has grand slam, 5 RBIs as Japan routs Taiwan 13-0 in its WBC opener

Shohei Ohtani doubled on the first pitch of the game, then hit a go-ahead grand slam and an RBI single in a 10-run second inning to lead defending champion Japan over Taiwan 13-0 Friday night in its World Baseball Classic opener.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

After 5 years, Sarah J. Maas returns to ‘A Court of Thorns and Roses’ with 2 untitled books

Romantasy favorite Sarah J. Maas has given her millions of fans a plot twist they had long been waiting for — two more books over the next 11 months in her blockbuster "A Court of Thorns and Roses" series.

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Jonesboro man held on $500K bond after months of stalking culminate in attempted break-in

A Jonesboro man is being held on a $500,000 bond after police said he stalked his ex-girlfriend for months before attempting to kick down her apartment door.

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Arkansas State student faces felony drug, weapons charges after campus deal caught on camera

An Arkansas State University student faces up to life in prison after police allegedly found a handgun and marijuana in his campus apartment following a suspected drug deal caught on video.

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Arkansas State University announces Charles Kruse Scholarship in agriculture 

The scholarship was established to support students in the College of Agriculture (CoA) who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, and the core values of the Delta Theta chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha. 

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Craighead County road to close Monday for road work

The Craighead County Road Department will be closing a road on Monday.

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Daylight saving time to begin Sunday

Prepare to spring forward one hour this weekend as Daylight saving time starts across the country.

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14 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Tina Turner’s name, image, likeness and most music catalog rights acquired by Pophouse

Pophouse Entertainment has acquired Tina Turner's name, image and likeness rights as well as the majority share of her music catalog rights from music company BMG, it announced Thursday.

13 hours ago in Community, News, Sports

Jonesboro Advertising and Promotion Commission hears update on sports complex construction, tax revenues

The Jonesboro Advertising and Promotion Commission heard updates on the construction of the upcoming Ridge Athletics Center and tax collections for the first two months of 2026 during its Wednesday meeting.

14 hours ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending

BTS will stage a long-awaited comeback concert at a Seoul landmark

BTS will stage its long-awaited comeback concert on Saturday night at Seoul's Gwanghwamun Square, one of South Korea's most famous landmarks that represents its royal heritage and political and cultural life.