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2 days ago

How trees and plants can change the look of a landscape

Plants and trees provide a simple and unique way to transform the look and feel of a property.

2 days ago

Red Wolves Drop Saturday Game Against No. 7 Southern Miss

Arkansas State reset the attendance record for the third time this season with 1,972 fans in attendance

3 days ago

NWS storm spotter training session draws large crowd in Jonesboro

It was a packed crowd Saturday morning at Valley View Church of Christ as the National Weather Service Memphis provided a free storm spotter safety session.

3 days ago

Jonesboro Woman Killed in Hot Springs Crash During Police Pursuit

73-year-old Patricia Minga identified among two victims after suspect fleeing police in stolen vehicle crashes into another car

3 days ago

Charter Bus Carrying Bay Students Runs Off I-57

Four students were taken to a Searcy hospital after the charter bus left the roadway Friday night

3 days ago

Prepare a yard for evening entertaining

A yard can be a magical place to entertain at night when hosts take a few extra steps to ready the space.

3 days ago

UPDATE | National Weather Service: Enhanced risk for severe weather in Jonesboro on Sunday

Jonesboro and parts of Northeast Arkansas are under an enhanced risk for severe weather Sunday.

3 days ago

Audit: Nettleton payments sent to fraudulent account, report referred to prosecutors

The district recovered about $1.58 million through its bank, leaving a loss of roughly $204,890 according to a report in The Sun

4 days ago

A-State takes first game in Southern Miss series

The win over a top-10 team in front of a record crowd of 1,748

4 days ago

Manila rallies in second half to capture first girls basketball state championship since 1958

Championship MVP Lucy Farmer led the Lady Lions with 14 points

4 days ago

Bono man accused of shooting brother in the hand following Facebook threats

Deputies arrested a Bono man after they said he shot his brother early Wednesday morning and had posted threats on Facebook prior.

4 days ago

Former Lazzari’s building serves Jonesboro one last time as JFD training site

The Jonesboro Fire Department utilized the commercial building for real-world rescue and training exercises.

4 days ago

Jonesboro mother accused of exposing kids to meth, cocaine, and THC

A Jonesboro woman is being held on a $250,000 cash/surety bond after police said her three young children, including a 10-month-old baby, tested positive for meth, cocaine, and THC.

4 days ago

UAMS Centers on Aging to host senior safety event in Jonesboro

The University of Arkansas Centers on Aging Northeast will host a safety event for seniors next week.

4 days ago

Arkansas State University announces Brandon and Jennifer Mitchell Scholarship

The endowed scholarship will support students who demonstrate strong academic performance and leadership grounded in integrity and character.

4 days ago

Gardening safety tips for seniors

These simple strategies can ensure seniors' springtime gardening sessions are as safe as they are rewarding.

4 days ago

Rice to be topic during Jonesboro University Heights Lions Club meeting Tuesday

A representative from the Northeast Rice Research and Extension Center will speak to the Jonesboro University Heights Lions Club during its bi-weekly meeting this coming Tuesday.

5 days ago

City of Jonesboro alerts public to fraudulent emails impersonating Planning Department

The City of Jonesboro is warning residents about a recent scam targeting individuals with applications reviewed before the Planning Commission.

5 days ago

A-State’s Faculty Appreciation Week to be held next week

During this week-long celebration, there will be many opportunities for members of the faculty.  

5 days ago

ARDOT launches Adopt-A-Highway website ahead of Spring Clean-Up week

The new website is designed to make it easier for Arkansans to get involved in keeping Arkansas roadways and rights-of-way clean and beautiful.

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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.