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ROTC at A-State to Induct Three Members into Hall of Heroes in 32nd Annual Ceremony
The Department of Military Science at Arkansas State University will induct three members into the ROTC Hall of Heroes during its 32nd annual ceremony.
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THE SPOTLIGHT | Red Wolf Alum Liam Hicks Heads to the World Series
For the first time in program history, Arkansas State will have an alumnus appear in the Major League Baseball (MLB) World Series championship with Rays catcher Liam Hicks.
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Jonesboro City Council Declines Private Club Permit for Proposed Restaurant Near Math and Science School
The ordinance had a 6-5 split vote from the council (with one member absent), halting plans to bring a full-service steak and seafood restaurant to a lot at 2740 N. Church St. that has sat vacant for over 30 years.
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A-State Announces 2026 Homecoming Court; King, Queen to Be Crowned Saturday
Five women and five men, all nominated by the student body, will represent the university on the Homecoming court.
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Sixth Annual Jonesboro Oktoberfest Raises Funds for All Saints Classical Lutheran School
The evening celebrated German culture with live music, traditional food, and games, serving as a primary annual fundraiser for All Saints Classical Lutheran School.
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A-State Student Research Paper Wins First Place at Regional SWAAG Conference
SWAAG is a regional conference for geographers from Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma and Mexico.
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Craighead County Placed Under Burn Ban
A burn ban has been issued for Craighead County effective immediately and until further notice.
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UPDATE | Nettleton STEAM Precautionary Lockdown Lifted Following Shots-Heard Report; Three Suspects Detained
The precautionary lockdown at Nettleton STEAM was lifted Tuesday afternoon after police successfully detained a third and final suspect connected to a nearby incident.
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Nothin’ Fancy Returns to Bluegrass Monday Stage on Oct. 26
The concert is part of the Bluegrass Monday concert series presented by KASU 91.9 FM.
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Collum and Madigan Earn Sun Belt Player of the Week Honors
Arkansas State volleyball right-side hitter Addison Collum and setter Erin Madigan earned Sun Belt Conference weekly honors following standout performances on Oct. 16 and 17 at Georgia Southern.
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Jonesboro Man Accused of Peering into Child’s Bedroom Window, Held on $200K Bond
A Jonesboro man is being held on a $200,000 cash/surety bond after police said he was caught on home security cameras repeatedly looking into the bedroom window of a child.
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Two Arrested, Face Felony Charges After Westwood Drive Shooting
Two Jonesboro men are facing felony charges following a Friday shooting on Westwood Drive that left a juvenile wounded.
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Three More Greene County Jail Employees Fired Following September Inmate Death, Bringing Total to 12
Greene County Sheriff Brad Snyder has announced the termination of three additional detention center employees in connection to the September death of 18-year-old inmate Atiyana Willis.
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Sheriff Explains Misdemeanor Charges in GCT Probe While School District Stays Silent on Discipline
In the wake of harassment citations issued in the Greene County Tech locker room investigation, local law enforcement is clarifying the legal limits of the charges, while the school district declined to comment on player discipline.
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Jonesboro’s Public Transit System to Offer Free Rides to Early Vote
Voters wanting to cast their ballots early can catch a free ride to the Craighead County Election Annex with Jonesboro's public transit system.
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‘Looking Ahead with Vision’: Jonesboro Leaders to Explore Innovation, Leadership, and the Future of Northeast Arkansas
The event will bring together leaders from local government, higher education, and community development to explore how leadership, innovation, community investment, and education can work together to shape the future of Jonesboro and Northeast Arkansas.
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Taylor and Ferguson Earn Preseason All-SBC Honors; Red Wolves Picked First in Preseason Poll
Arkansas State men’s basketball guards Layne Taylor and Tameron Ferguson were named to the Preseason All-Sun Belt Second Team, and the Red Wolves were picked first in the preseason coaches poll, the league announced Monday.
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Man Accused of Sending Death Threats to Victim, Calling During Paragould Police Interview
A man faces a felony charge after Paragould police said he continually called a victim and sent text messages threatening to kill them and later confessed when he called the victim during a police interview.
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Crislyn Rose Named Preseason Player of the Year, Red Wolves Selected Third
Arkansas State’s fourth year guard Crislyn Rose was recognized with the Sun Belt’s Preseason Player of the Year award and Preseason First Team All-Sun Belt. The Red Wolves were also voted third in the Preseason Coaches’ Poll.
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Jonesboro Community Turns Out for Cajun Fest to Support Survivors of Abuse
Event chair Kyla Montogomery said this year’s event was bigger and better than ever before.
