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Craighead County announces Wendy French as new county administrator
French has been serving Craighead County since early 2025 in the role of administrative coordinator.
Monroe Crossing comes to Bluegrass Monday on Jan. 26
Monroe Crossing will perform a concert of bluegrass music at 7 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 26, at the Collins Theatre, 120 West Emerson St. in Paragould.
Brookland JROTC program receives donation after assisting with city event
According to Assistant Superintendent Chris Moss, the donation consisted of a $400 check.
2 weeks ago in National
The US political climate spurs efforts to reclaim the MLK holiday
As communities across the country on Monday hosted parades, panels and service projects for the 40th federal observation of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the political climate for some is more fraught with tensions than festive with reflection on the slain Black American civil rights icon's legacy.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Catcher J.T. Realmuto and Philadelphia Phillies finalize $45 million, 3-year contract
Catcher J.T. Realmuto and the Philadelphia Phillies finalized their $45 million, three-year contract on Tuesday. Realmuto gets salaries of $15 million in each of the next three seasons and can earn a maximum $5 million annually in award bonuses.
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Sinner’s bid for Australian Open three-peat begins with anticlimactic win
Two sets and just over an hour of tennis wasn't what Jannik Sinner wanted at Rod Laver Arena for the start of his bid for an Australian Open three-peat.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
Channing Tatum to bring his dancing, ab-heavy ‘Magic Mike Live’ to New York City
Channing Tatum is bringing the stage spin-off of his wildly successful "Magic Mike" film franchise to New York City, promising to "turn up the gas" on a show that already generates plenty of heat.
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Indiana completes undefeated season and wins first national title, beating Miami 27-21 in CFP final
Fernando Mendoza lowered his pads into a defender, spun in a full circle, used his hand to keep his balance, then launched himself horizontally and reached the ball over the goal line — an Indiana touchdown and a ready-made poster pic for a title run straight from the movies.
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Valentino, designer whose gowns made royals and movie stars feel beautiful, dies at 93
Valentino Garavani, the jet-set Italian designer whose high-glamour gowns — often in his trademark shade of "Valentino red" — were fashion show staples for nearly half a century, died Monday. He was 93.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Indiana completes undefeated season and wins first national title, beating Miami 27-21 in CFP final
The Hoosiers toppled Miami 27-21.
Dixon, McDonald, Turnbow Sisterhood endows enrichment fund at A-State
The fund will provide annual financial assistance for full-time vocal music education majors who participate in professional development experiences.
Jonesboro community celebrates MLK Day with parade, program
Around 200 people braved the cold air Monday morning to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
24th annual Arkansas Delta Byways Awards to be held at A-State
The 24th annual Arkansas Delta Byways Awards will be held on the campus of Arkansas State University.
Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas to host USDA food distributions in Craighead County
The Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas will host USDA food distributions in Craighead County on Jan. 28.
Jonesboro students named on UCA’s Presidential Scholars, Dean’s Lists
The University of Central Arkansas has released its list of Fall 2025 Presidential Scholars and Dean's List, with Jonesboro students named on both.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Rams shake off wild, late TD pass by Caleb Williams, beat Bears 20-17 in OT to reach NFC title game
Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams survived an incredible throw by Caleb Williams that forced overtime, beating the Chicago Bears 20-17 to advance to the NFC championship game.
A-State Women 16-4 after win over Southern Miss
The Red Wolves’ 16-4 start is the best in a decade and the fourth-best 20-game record in program history
Man dead after altercation at Walnut Ridge restaurant
A man was found unresponsive in a parking lot behind Main Street Pizza after a reported altercation
Bay man killed in Poinsett County accident
The accident happened Friday night on Interstate 555 near Marked Tree
