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2 weeks ago

JRN Pets of the Week: Froth and Jed

In this week’s spotlight, we have the friendly and playful Froth and the gentle giant Jed, both just waiting to find that furever home.

2 weeks ago

JRN’s Guide to the 2026 Craighead County Ballot

JRN has complete look at what you need to know from the issues to the candidates in this year's election before you go cast your vote.

2 weeks ago

AGFC, AEDC Open Applications for More Than $690K to Schools Through Conservation Education Grants

The grants pay for conservation education programs that some schools would never be able to implement without the help.

2 weeks ago

COSL Announces Regional Tax Auction Results for Greene, Clay, Lawrence, Randolph Counties

The recent auction of tax-delinquent properties in Greene and surrounding counties raised almost $400,000, the Commissioner of State Lands announced.

2 weeks ago

A-State Takes Down Georgia Southern in Three Sets to Complete Weekend Sweep

Arkansas State volleyball (11-8, 7-1 SBC) is off to the best start in conference play since 2016 following a 3-0 (25-19, 25-17, 26-24) victory over Georgia Southern (13-7, 5-3 SBC) on Saturday afternoon inside Hanner Fieldhouse.

2 weeks ago

Defensive Stops Power A-State to Bounce-Back Win at Southern Miss, 23-13

ASU forced two turnovers and picked up three fourth-down stops

2 weeks ago

Brookland Wins Fox Football Faceoff Vote and Football Game Over Valley View

Bearcats earn $250 for athletic booster club as Roof Raiders and 104.9 The Fox continue season-long promotion

2 weeks ago

Jonesboro Gas Prices Inch Down, But Still Hover Near $4 Amid Oil Market Volatility

Drivers are seeing minor changes at the pump as gas prices in Jonesboro dip slightly, though still remaining near the $4 mark amid high crude oil prices nationally.

2 weeks ago

Collum’s Career Night Lifts A-State to Five-Set Victory at Georgia Southern

Addison Collum became the sixth Sun Belt player to record 25-plus kills in a match this season and guided Arkansas State (10-8, 6-1 SBC) to a 3-2 (16-25, 25-18, 22-25, 25-23, 15-11) victory over Georgia Southern (13-6, 5-2 SBC) on Friday night inside Hanner Fieldhouse.

2 weeks ago

Red Wolves Tie Appalachian State, 1-1

Arkansas State (3-7-3, 1-5-1 SBC) scored in the opening minutes and held the lead for 85 minutes before App State (8-3-4, 3-2-2 SBC) found the net to even the score, 1-1, in the 89th minute Friday afternoon at the A-State Soccer Complex.

2 weeks ago

ASU System Board of Trustees Hears A-State Updates, Approves Resolutions

The ASU System Board of Trustees on Friday approved resolutions concerning the system and Arkansas State University, as well as heard updates regarding A-State.

2 weeks ago

Paragould Man Arrested on CSAM Charges Following Cyber Tip, Held on $500K Bond

A Paragould man faces two felony charges after investigators said he shared child sexual abuse material (CSAM) on a messaging app.

2 weeks ago

Juvenile Cited for Harassment Following Greene County Tech Locker Room Probe

A juvenile has been cited for harassment following an investigation into misconduct involving Greene County Tech football players in the team's locker room.

2 weeks ago

Man Accused of Firing Shots in Jonesboro Walmart Parking Lot, Faces Multiple Charges

A Brookland man faces multiple charges after police said he fired more than a dozen rounds in a Jonesboro Walmart parking lot Thursday.

2 weeks ago

A-State Completes Regular Season at Crimson Classic

Joe Edwards and Erika Krueger led the way for Arkansas State cross country as both teams picked up top-10 finishes in Friday’s regular season finale at the Crimson Classic.

2 weeks ago

Officials Celebrate Construction of A-State’s Upcoming CREST Center

"The capacity of this partnership will change lives."

2 weeks ago

Donation Period for 10th Annual FSCIA Christmas Toy Drive-Thru Giveaway to Open Soon

For the past 10 years, right around Christmas, FSCIA has held a drive-thru toy giveaway for families with kids aged 0-12 in need across Jonesboro.

2 weeks ago

Crawford, Green, and Parsons Spar Over Middle East Conflict, Tariffs, and Rural Crises in District 1 Debate

Candidates vying to represent Arkansas in U.S. Congressional District 1 laid out contrasting visions over foreign military entanglements, global tariffs, and the district's rural infrastructure crisis during a debate Wednesday.

2 weeks ago

ARDOT Awards Transportation-Related Research and Workforce Development Grants to A-State, U of A

According to ARDOT, the program, which is limited to publicly funded higher education institutions, supports the research of materials, logistics, processes, and methods that promote sustainability and cost-effectiveness in transportation.

2 weeks ago

Red Wolves Prepare for Action at Crimson Classic

Arkansas State cross country will compete at the Crimson Classic, the final meet before the Sun Belt Conference Championships, on Oct. 16 at the Harry Pritchett Running Park.

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24 hours ago in News, Sports

Red Wolves Clinch Sun Belt West Division Title in Five-Set Thriller Versus Troy

Arkansas State volleyball (15-8, 11-1 SBC) withstood strong competition from Troy (13-8, 8-4 SBC) and clinched the Sun Belt West Division title in a 3-2 (25-18, 23-25, 25-18, 23-25, 15-9) thriller on Saturday afternoon inside First National Bank Arena.

2 days ago in News, Sports

A-State Extends Winning Streak With Four-Set Win Over Troy

As a team, A-State hit .309 in the match and tallied 57 kills alongside 54 assists, 59 digs and 11 total blocks.

2 days ago in News, Sports

Valley View Wins Fox Football Faceoff Vote, Nettleton Takes 6-0 Victory on the Field

Blazer fans earn $250 for athletic booster club as the season-long promotion heads into its regular-season finale