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4 weeks ago

JPD offers tips for safe driving as school starts

With school about to start in Craighead County, JPD offered some tips for safe driving.

4 weeks ago

Affidavit: Search of Jonesboro man’s shop results in items found in connection with $72K multi-county thefts

Court documents show that an investigation into a series of thefts spanning multiple counties resulted in the arrest of a Jonesboro man, and at least $72,000 worth of items were recovered.

4 weeks ago

A-State cross country unveils 2025 schedule

Arkansas State head cross country coach Jesse Duvall unveiled the 2025 schedule on Friday.

4 weeks ago

Over 1,000 graduate during A-State Summer Commencement Ceremony

Approximately 1,100 students received their degrees during the Arkansas State University Summer Commencement ceremony.

4 weeks ago

ARDOT to launch road education and safety curriculum for 2025-2026 school year

This is the first road safety program of its kind in Arkansas.

4 weeks ago

3rd annual Brewing Hope Coffee Festival in Jonesboro set for November

The third annual Brewing Hope Coffee Festival benefitting Hope Found will take place in November, the nonprofit announced.

4 weeks ago

Jonesboro man accused of ramming house with vehicle, fleeing scene

Police arrested a Jonesboro man after they said he crashed into a resident's home and fled after the incident occurred.

4 weeks ago

Investigators: Jonesboro couple found with gallons of liquid DMT, 900+ pounds of powder in drug bust

A Jonesboro couple faces a host of felony charges after investigators said they found a massive drug stash during a probation search, including gallons of liquid DMT and nearly 1,000 grams of DMT powder.

4 weeks ago

Jonesboro woman accused of shooting victim during crowd fight

A Jonesboro woman faces a battery charge after a fight Thursday night escalated into a shooting, resulting in a victim getting sent to the hospital.

4 weeks ago

Medical license of Blytheville doctor accused of sexual contact with staff revoked

The Arkansas State Medical Board on Friday voted to revoke the medical license of Dr. David Diffine.

4 weeks ago

A-State Letterwinners Club to induct 4 at annual Hall of Honor banquet

The Arkansas State Letterwinners Club will induct four new members into A-State's Hall of Honor during its 45th annual banquet in October.

4 weeks ago

New tea room in downtown Jonesboro encourages guests to ‘sit down, relax and enjoy’

British tradition comes to Northeast Arkansas at the Holly Blossom Tea Room, downtown Jonesboro’s newest business offering a one-of-a-kind afternoon tea experience.

1 month ago

ASP issues online safety reminder to protect children as classes resume

As the summer draws to a close and students prepare to return to the classroom, Arkansas State Police reminds parents, guardians, and educators to remain vigilant in protecting children from online predators.

1 month ago

Porchlight Film Festival debuts new name, expanded vision for 2026

After three years as the Oasis Film and Digital Media Festival, organizers have unveiled a new name and expanded vision.

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14 hours ago in News, Sports & Outdoors

A-State falls against Arkansas in Little Rock

The Arkansas State football team fell behind early and could not recover in a 56-14 setback versus Arkansas on Saturday afternoon at War Memorial Stadium.

2 days ago in News, Sports & Outdoors

Volunteers prepare for Jonesboro’s first NICA race

Members of the Jonesboro Ridge Riders Mountain Bike Team, the Jonesboro Parks and Recreation Department and other volunteers prepared on Friday for the National Interscholastic Cycling Association Plains Divisional Race to be held this weekend.

2 days ago in Sports

MLB’s regular season enters its final 3 weeks. Here’s a look at the playoff picture and awards races

The 2025 season has produced a surprising show of parity through the first five months of the regular season. While most of the league's big spenders — teams like the Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees and New York Mets — are in good position to make the playoffs and do damage in October, they haven't been as dominant as many expected.