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2 weeks ago

University College Recognizes Top Graduating Students for 2025-26

The top 2025-26 graduating students in University College at Arkansas State University were recognized during Convocation of Scholars.

2 weeks ago

Tractor Supply Announces Spring Demo Days and Yard & Garden Days at Northeast Arkansas Locations

Tractor Supply (TSC) is hosting a “try before you buy” event at all of its Arkansas locations on Saturday, April 25, and Sunday, April 26. 

2 weeks ago

Disc Golf Pro Tour Begins Friday in Jonesboro

The professional level has drawn 160 players from 34 states and 13 countries and will be taking place at the championship course at Disc Side of Heaven.

2 weeks ago

Gov. Sanders Announces Appointments, 3 from Jonesboro

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced appointments to various boards and commissions on Thursday, with three appointees from Jonesboro.

2 weeks ago

Raising Cane’s in Jonesboro Announces Grand Opening Date

The grand opening for the Jonesboro location of Raising Cane's is soon approaching, the company announced Thursday.

2 weeks ago

Ella K. Gall Memorial Scholarship to Support Physical Therapist Assistant Students 

Ella’s family established the scholarship as a way to honor her life and help others complete their educational dreams.

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Drug Task Force Sting in Jonesboro Leads to Meth Trafficking Charges, $100K Bond

During a drug investigation, the Second Judicial Drug Task Force received information that 41-year-old Nicholas Marquette Scott, of Conway, was selling meth in Jonesboro.

2 weeks ago

NYITCOM at A-State Announces Partnerships with University of Guam, Two Hospital Systems in U.S. Territory

This unique partnership creates a bi-directional benefit in meeting the physician shortages in both Guam and the Mississippi Delta region.

2 weeks ago

$125K Bond for Jonesboro Man Who Reportedly Sent Threatening Videos Before Firing Shots

According to the probable cause affidavit, Whitman began texting the victim and told her he was going to shoot her. He allegedly added that she was going to “meet Drac,” shorthand for Draco, a manufacturer of AK-47-style firearms.

2 weeks ago

Festival of Flowers Hosted at A-State Brings the Community Together

A-State's Department of Art + Design has a three-day event planned starting Wednesday that combines ecology and art for the campus and wider community.

2 weeks ago

Valley View Blazer Band to Perform Piece Composed in Band Member’s Memory

"We could have that avenue to tell people how we feel and how much we miss him, how much we loved him, and kind of share some of those experiences that we have with him through music."

2 weeks ago

THE EXPERT | From the Blind to the Back Porch: The Time for Drake Waterfowl Gear

If you're anything like the guys who walk through our doors at DNW Outdoors, you don't stop needing good gear just because the hunting season's over.

2 weeks ago

Jonesboro Man Killed in Greene County Motorcycle Crash

The crash happened at the intersection of State Highway 304 and State Highway 90

2 weeks ago

Two Jonesboro Men Face Up to Life in Prison Following Armed Carjacking

Two Jonesboro men face up to life in prison after police said they held a man at gunpoint, stole his cash, and took his vehicle.

2 weeks ago

Jonesboro Man Held on $2.5M Bond, Accused of Physically Assaulting and Raping Girlfriend

According to the probable cause affidavit, the victim reported that her boyfriend physically assaulted her after she attempted to wake him up for work.

2 weeks ago

Jonesboro Library to Debut New Film Club Program for Adults

The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library is introducing a new monthly program for adults: Film Club.

2 weeks ago

A-State Volleyball Announces Three-Phase Fundraising Initiative

Arkansas State volleyball announced a three-phase fundraising initiative designed to support future developments within the program.

2 weeks ago

Lake City’s Annual Clean Sweep Scheduled

Citizens of Lake City will soon have an opportunity to dispose of their larger, bulkier items for free.

2 weeks ago

Annual Create@State Symposium Returns Thursday

Create@State, Arkansas State University's student research and creativity symposium, returns for its 16th year.

3 weeks ago

Red Wolves Ride in 11-5 Road Win at Southern Illinois

A-State continues their week on the road with a series at ULM

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