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4 weeks ago

Winners of 24th Annual Delta Awards announced

The 24th Annual Delta Awards, in recognition of tourism excellence in Eastern Arkansas, were presented at Cooper Alumni Center on campus at Arkansas State University. 

4 weeks ago

Gov. Sanders appoints Heather Maxey to ASU System Board of Trustees 

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has appointed Heather Maxey of Mountain Home to a seven-year term on the Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees.

4 weeks ago

Arkansas ranks 3rd in nation for highest grocery spending; Jonesboro shoppers feel the strain

According to data released by WalletHub, Arkansas ranks third in the nation for the highest percentage of income spent on groceries.

4 weeks ago

Jonesboro University Heights Lions Club awards new scholarship to NYITCOM’s Bloesch

JUH Lions Clubs is the first civic organization to establish a scholarship for NYITCOM at A-State students.

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Kevin Prater Band to perform at Bluegrass Monday

The Kevin Prater Band will perform traditional bluegrass and a variety of acoustic music at the next KASU-FM Bluegrass Monday concert.

4 weeks ago

Shannon scores 22 as Red Wolves cruise over Bobcats

Arkansas State took the early lead and built on it throughout the game to beat Texas State Wednesday evening at Strahan Arena.

4 weeks ago

Love Your Heart: A Pharmacist’s Guide to Staying Heart Healthy 

Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death in the United States, but the good news is that many risk factors can be managed with the right support, education, and care.

4 weeks ago

Voting Underway for 7th Annual Best of Northeast Arkansas Awards

Visitors can cast ballots for their favorite local businesses, organizations, services and places across more than 200 categories

4 weeks ago

Bono woman held on $100K bond for sex offender registry violation

A Bono woman is being held on a $100,000 bond after authorities said she failed to register as a sex offender following a recent sentencing amendment.

4 weeks ago

Victim identified in fatal train accident in Jonesboro

The victim in the fatal train accident that occurred in Jonesboro over the weekend has been identified.

4 weeks ago

Two Jonesboro men arrested on felony meth charges after probation check

Two Jonesboro men are each being held on $150,000 cash/surety bonds after a probation compliance check.

4 weeks ago

Jonesboro puppy mill owner pleads guilty to aggravated cruelty to dog, cat or equine

A former Jonesboro puppy mill owner pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated cruelty to a dog, cat or equine, a Class D felony, on Wednesday.

4 weeks ago

First day early voting numbers in for Craighead County

Early voting has begun, and the voting numbers are in for Craighead County.

4 weeks ago

Police: Suspects attempted to cut cables on lawn mowers in botched Jonesboro Lowe’s theft

Dispatch received a call on Feb. 12 regarding individuals attempting to steal equipment in front of the business.

4 weeks ago

UPDATE | NWS storm spotter training session scheduled in Jonesboro

"Storm spotters are the 'eyes on the ground' that provide us ground-truth," said NWS Memphis warning coordination meteorologist Todd Beal.

4 weeks ago

Red Wolves drop midweek matchup at Ole Miss in walkoff

Arkansas State fell on the road at No. 16 Ole Miss in walk-off fashion Tuesday evening at Swayze Field.

4 weeks ago

Jonesboro man held on $100,000 bond after assaulting victim, burglarizing apartment

Jaheim Kyjaun Hooks, 24, faces three felony charges after police say he assaulted a victim and burglarized their apartment.

4 weeks ago

Jonesboro man faces felony charges, accused of strangling, threatening to kill victim

Dillion O'Brien Anderson, 30 is being held on a total of $125,000 in bonds.

4 weeks ago

Arkansas Commercial Truck Safety and Education Program applications now available

The next application cycle for the Arkansas Commercial Truck Safety and Education Program will begin on Tuesday, Feb. 17.

4 weeks ago

Craighead County farmer announced as 2025 Grow for the Green winner

Scott Flannigan, a Craighead County soybean producer, was announced a 2025 Grow for the Green Soybean Yield Challenge winner.

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8 hours ago in Community, Government & Politics, Health & Wellness, News, Sports

Brandon Shrader named general manager of The Ridge Athletics Center

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Previous Arkansas public service and parks leader to helm Jonesboro’s new 203,000-square-foot facility for sports, events, and aquatics

1 day ago in National, Trending

Storms cancel more US flights as TSA remains under pressure from partial government shutdown

Thousands of flights across the U.S. were canceled or delayed Monday as powerful storms swept across the eastern half of the country and a partial government shutdown affecting airport security screeners dragged into a second month.

1 day ago in Sports

Dominican WBC loss ends on called strike that appeared low, a week before robot umps arrive in MLB

Geraldo Perdomo watched Mason Miller's full-count slider appear to drop just under the strike zone and took a step toward his team's dugout on the third-base side, thinking he walked to put runners at the corners. Then plate umpire Cory Blaser emphatically signaled strike three, stranding the potential tying run at third base and giving the United States a 2-1 win Sunday night that advanced the Americans to the World Baseball Classic championship game against Venezuela or Italy.