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3.9 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Mid-South, Felt Across At Least Four States

Quake centered in Missouri Bootheel near Holcomb and Cooter; widespread reports felt across Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky and Missouri

1 week ago

Excellence Awards Recognizes Three for Contributions to A-State, Community

The three awards celebrate people on campus who make a real difference every day.

1 week ago

Level Up: Coin Goblin Gamers Lounge to Expand with Second Jonesboro Location

Coin Goblin Gamers Lounge is expanding its footprint in Jonesboro with a second location created for walk-in players.

1 week ago

Jonesboro Students Get Hands-On Experience with Medical Robotics at St. Bernards

"Getting some visual and hands-on experience with a medical robot, with us being such a big medical town, is, I think, really important."

1 week ago

16th Annual Create@State Celebrates Student Research

More than 200 students at Arkansas State University participated in the 16th annual Create@State Student Research and Creativity Symposium.  

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Crash on Highland in Jonesboro Results in Fatality

The Jonesboro Police Department said a crash on Wednesday night resulted in a death.

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Family Crisis Center Celebrates Grand Opening of Sexual Assault Support Services Center in Jonesboro

The Family Crisis Center celebrated the grand opening of its Sexual Assault Support Services center on Wednesday afternoon.

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Jason Aldean Benefit Concert in Forrest City Raises $170K for Arkansas Food Banks

The concert marked Greenway’s 8th annual food bank fundraiser to feature Aldean, continuing a long-standing commitment to turning community support into meaningful impact.

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A-State Media Students Capture 55 Awards in State Association Competition

Arkansas State University students earned 55 awards at the Arkansas College Media Association’s annual spring convention.

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Primary School Students Gather on A-State Campus for Earth Day Celebration

"If you teach somebody at a young age, how important it is to recycle, how important it is to conserve things, then they'll take it into their adulthood."

1 week ago

Abby Cakes in Jonesboro Announces Closure

Abby Cakes announced it will soon be closing.

1 week ago

Library Partners with Keep Jonesboro Beautiful for Earth Month Litter Kit Distribution

This initiative supports a shared goal of fostering community pride, responsibility, and environmental awareness throughout Jonesboro during Earth Month and beyond.

1 week ago

Discussion Regarding Location for Second Jonesboro Police Station Continues in Committee

The Public Safety Committee on Tuesday heard more discussions regarding the location of a second police station in Jonesboro.

1 week ago

Committee Recommends Ordinance Establishing Sports Advisory Committee to Jonesboro City Council

The Public Services Council Committee unanimously forwarded an ordinance Tuesday night that will create a Sports Advisory Committee.

1 week ago

Clear Community Priorities Emerged During Plan Jonesboro Design Week

Through open houses, pop-up conversations, and topic-focused discussions, participants shared ideas that will help guide Jonesboro’s growth over the next 30 years.

1 week ago

A-State Scores 16 Runs in One Inning in win over UCA

Red Wolves defeat in-state rival UCA 20-10 in Jonesboro

2 weeks ago

ASPSF Awards 42 Spring Scholarships to Single Parents in Craighead County

Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund congratulates 42 Spring 2026 scholarship recipients from Craighead County.

2 weeks ago

Lake City Student is Contestant in Nationwide Junior Ranger Contest

A Lake City sixth grader is in the running to be a Junior Ranger, and he needs the community to vote for him.

2 weeks ago

A-State’s Office of Financial Aid to Offer Preparation Sessions

The three events, held April 21-23, will go over three different topics. 

2 weeks ago

Championship Pro Rodeo Returning to Jonesboro, 2,000 Pound Bull to Make Appearance Downtown

Tickets are now on sale for the First Choice Farm and Lawn Championship Rodeo presented by Big River Steel. The rodeo will be in Jonesboro on April 24 and 25.

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The 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards are coming up. Here’s who’s nominated and how to watch

It's time to cowboy up, y'all. The 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards are right around the corner, and they look different this time around.

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National Bike Month Kicks Off in Jonesboro

Cycling enthusiasts of Jonesboro have much to look forward to this summer as Native Brew Works kicked off National Bike Month with a party.

1 day ago in Entertainment

Britney Spears charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs

Britney Spears was charged in California on Thursday with driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol, authorities said. The 44-year-old pop star was charged with a single misdemeanor count of driving under the combined influence of alcohol and at least one drug, the Ventura County District Attorney's Office said.