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Westside Wins Fox Football Faceoff Vote, Then Beats Hoxie 23-7
Warriors receive $250 for athletic booster club; cross-town rivalry between Valley View and Jonesboro is next
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NYITCOM’s Deel Becomes President of Arkansas Academy of Family Physicians Board
Dr. Amanda Deel, who serves as the Associate Dean of Graduate Medical Education at NYITCOM at A-State, will serve a one-year term for ARAFP.
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City of Jonesboro Trash Pickup Schedule to be Adjusted for Labor Day
The city said regular office hours will resume the following day, Tuesday, Sept. 8.
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As Rice Harvest Continues, Farmers and Motorists Face Increased Risks From Field Burning
A deadly 2023 Jackson County crash highlights the potential consequences as agricultural burning increases across Northeast Arkansas
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City of Jonesboro Named 2026 Government Recycler of the Year
The award was presented Sept. 1 during the Arkansas Recycling Coalition’s 2026 Conference and Trade Show in Hot Springs.
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Report: Labor Day Ranks as Second Deadliest Holiday on U.S. Roads
The report shows that over the past five years, 2,567 lives have been lost on U.S. roads during the Labor Day weekend.
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More Than a Game: How Valley View eSports is Redefining Middle and High School Athletics
Students in the Valley View School District are making sure the phrase 'it’s just a game' is left at the door by treating competitive eSports with the exact same dedication as traditional athletics.
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UPDATE | Sunken Lands Songwriting Circle Concert This Month; Tickets Available
The concert will begin at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19, in Riceland Hall of Fowler Center, 201 Olympic Dr.
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Alumni Association to Honor Langford, Poston and Tiner as Distinguished Alumni
They will be recognized during Homecoming weekend, highlighted by an on-field presentation at halftime of the Red Wolves' football game on Saturday, Oct. 24 against Georgia State.
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Overturned Cement Truck in Jonesboro Causes Oil Spill, Road Blocked
Crews are at the scene of a single-vehicle accident involving an overturned cement truck at the intersection of Kitchen Street and East Washington Avenue in Jonesboro.
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Jonesboro University Heights Lions Club to Display Flags for Labor Day
U.S. flags will be displayed during the day at numerous Jonesboro businesses and office next Monday in recognition of Labor Day.
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ASGA and Austin Cook to Host 2nd Annual Austin Cook Junior Championship in Jonesboro
The 36-hole championship will feature two rounds of stroke play, with Boys and Girls 14–18 divisions competing over the two-day event.
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Simmons Bank to Close Jonesboro Branch in December Amid 26-Location Consolidation
The company said the closures stem from a broader review of its retail network strategy, intended to align with "evolving customer preferences".
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The Foundation of Arts Brings Spooky Fun with ‘House of Villains’ Walkthrough
Fall is bringing all the fun of Halloween to Jonesboro as the Foundation of Arts (FOA) prepares for its new and improved House of Villains walkthrough.
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Toxic Algae Warning Issued for Lake Poinsett
State officials are urging the public to stay out of the water at Lake Poinsett after confirming the presence of a harmful algal bloom.
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Paragould Traffic Stop Leads to Major Drug Bust; Suspect Held on $150K Bond
A Paragould man is behind bars on several felonies after police said they found nearly 400 grams of meth, multiple firearms, and thousands of dollars in cash while they searched his home following a traffic stop.
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Arkansas State University Enrollment Approaches 19,000, Sets New Fall Record
Fall enrollment increased by 4.7% from the record 17,926 students in 2025, marking the university's sixth consecutive record-breaking fall or spring semester.
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Arkansas Collections Hit $582.8 Million in August, Surpassing Monthly Projections
The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) released its General Revenue Report for August 2026 on Wednesday, revealing that state revenue continues to outperform forecasts as Fiscal Year 2027 gets underway.
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Jonesboro Public Library Rolls Out New Restrictions Under Act 372
Visitors of the Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library and its other branches will see some new restrictions on checking out materials and accessing certain areas of the facility.
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Grain Management Completes Strategic Combination Forming Rightfiber
New company launches, creating one of the nation's largest privately held fiber broadband platforms to serve communities across 20 states
