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3 weeks ago
ASP: 3 dead in Cross County plane crash, 2 from Jonesboro
Arkansas State Police confirmed that three people, two of whom were from Jonesboro, died in a plane crash in Cross County on Monday.
3 weeks ago
A-State launches Trailblazer Scholarship for high-achieving incoming freshmen
A new scholarship is enabling students to attend Arkansas State University tuition-free, eliminating financial barriers.
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Craighead County road to temporarily close Wednesday
A Craighead County road will be closed Wednesday for road work.
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Craighead County Veterans Monument Foundation seeking parade participants
The Craighead County Veterans Monument Foundation is looking for participants for its 2025 Veterans Parade.
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Mutual Aid Fair coming to downtown Jonesboro
A few community members will come together this weekend to bring a Mutual Aid Fair to downtown Jonesboro.
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Affidavit: Man put gun to wife’s head, fired shot during assault in Jonesboro
A California man is being held in the Craighead County Detention Center on a $500,000 cash-only bond after police said he slammed his wife’s head into the ground and fired a handgun while she pushed it away from her.
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Students take part in inaugural Arkansas Collegiate Civic Leadership Academy
Eight Arkansas State University students are participating in the inaugural Arkansas Collegiate Civic Leadership Academy hosted by the Winthrop Rockefeller Institute.
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Habitat for Humanity of Northeast Arkansas to host 15th annual Souper Sunday
Habitat for Humanity of Northeast Arkansas announced its 15th Annual Souper Sunday will be happening in November.
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Arkansas Highway Safety Office’s “Extreme Safety” campaign aims to improve pedestrian, bike safety
To enhance pedestrian and bike safety across Arkansas roadways, the Arkansas State Police Highway Safety Office is launching the “Extreme Safety” campaign.
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Field smoke causes 6 vehicle crash, Kills 2
Smoke from burning field contributes to accident
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Raynor’s Late-Game Heroics Lead A-State to Victory Over Texas State
A-State moved 71 yards in 46 seconds on incredible winning drive
3 weeks ago
UPDATE | Police respond to street fight
Five arrested, two taken to hospital with head injuries
3 weeks ago
Dozens turn out for NEA 5K Rescue Run
Dozens of runners and their four-legged companions took to Craighead Forest Park Saturday to raise money and awareness for local animal rescues.
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Golfers tee up for inaugural Jonesboro DARE golf tournament
Community members in Jonesboro gathered Friday to have a game of golf with a shared goal of supporting local youth.
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A-State to host events highlighting Dating and Domestic Violence Awareness Month
The Office of Institutional Integrity and Title IX is hosting a series of events on campus at Arkansas State University for Dating and Domestic Violence Awareness Month, which is acknowledged in October.
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Jonesboro man accused of raping underage victim
A Jonesboro man facing is facing multiple charges after police said he raped an underage victim.
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Caraway Road expansion aiming to improve traffic flow, pedestrian safety
The City of Jonesboro is taking the next step in a long-awaited project to expand a portion of Caraway Road to not only improve traffic, but also make sure pedestrians are safe.
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A-State announces free application weeks for prospective students
Arkansas State University will offer free application weeks for prospective students applying for admission to the fall 2026 undergraduate term.
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Jonesboro restaurants operating in challenging times
Local restaurant owners share challenges to being profitable
