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4 hours ago in News, Sports

A-State Volleyball Signs Three to 2027 Roster

Arkansas State volleyball head coach Brian Gerwig announced Thursday the additions of Camila Antonsanti, Madelyn Faulkner and Micheline Roth to the 2027 roster.

5 hours ago in Crime & Safety, News

Trial Dates Set for Man Accused in Multi-County Threatening Letter Campaign

Cody Dale Taylor, 26, faces felony and misdemeanor charges in two separate jurisdictions for allegedly forging letters that contained threats of murder, rape, and kidnapping directed at government officials, private citizens, and former classmates.

6 hours ago in Community, News

Remaining Jonesboro Community Clean-Ups for 2026 Scheduled

For those wanting to clean up their home before the holidays arrive, the final 2026 Community Clean-Ups for Jonesboro are happening soon.

7 hours ago in Crime & Safety, News

Man Sentenced to Prison Following Assaults at Two Jonesboro Hospitals

The charges stem from two separate incidents occurring just over a week apart in July and August.

8 hours ago in News, Sports

A-State Men’s Basketball Signs Blair and Samoura Jr.

Arkansas State men’s basketball head coach Ryan Pannone announced Wednesday the additions of Kyle Blair and Abdoulaye Samoura Jr. to the 2027-28 roster.

9 hours ago in News, Sports

Red Wolves’ Trip to Chicago Ends in 63-61 loss to Loyola Chicago

The Red Wolves head home for their season opener at First National Bank Arena, hosting Jackson State on Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 7 p.m.

10 hours ago in Business, Education, News

CLE Celebrates 10 Years of Making a Difference in the Lives of A-State Students

Ten years ago, a center was developed at Arkansas State University to focus on improving the futures of students by offering opportunities that could inspire, educate and help them move forward.  

Entertainment

10 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Gram Parsons celebrated in song by Emmylou Harris, Elvis Costello on eve of his Rock Hall induction

Joy and sorrow were in harmony at a musical tribute to Gram Parsons, the country-rocker who on Saturday will enter the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 53 years after his death at age 26.

10 hours ago in Entertainment

Yacht captain on reality show ‘Below Deck’ arrested in Turkey after teenager dies

A participant in the U.S. reality TV show "Below Deck" has been arrested in Turkey over a fight in the resort city of Bodrum that left a 17-year-old dead, local media reported Thursday.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending

The 2027 Coachella lineup is here: Dua Lipa, Tame Impala and SZA to headline

Three acts who are no strangers to Coachella will headline the annual festival in the California desert next April, the organizers announced Wednesday.

1 day ago in Entertainment

The ‘Hunger Games’ are back, with an A-list cast and brutal origin story for Haymitch

Three years ago, new cinematic life was found in a "Hunger Games" adventure without Katniss. Now, the franchise is back, jumping through time again to check in on another major character from the original films in his teenage years: Haymitch Abernathy.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ is almost here. What to know about the characters, music and billions at stake

"Grand Theft Auto" has never been much for following the rules. Nearly three decades after a video game built around stealing cars, outrunning police and embracing criminal mayhem first arrived, the franchise has survived controversy, transformed open-world gaming and become one of the biggest sellers in entertainment.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

Russell Brand is sentenced to 10 1/2 years in a British prison for rape and sexual assault

Russell Brand was sentenced Monday to 10 1/2 years in prison for raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others during a period when his comedy career built around boasts of erotic exploits was taking off.

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3 hours ago in Lifestyle

What men need to know after a major update to prostate cancer guidelines

Middle-aged men should undergo regular screening for prostate cancer, the American Cancer Society said Thursday in a major change to its guidelines.

2 days ago in Lifestyle

Year-end checklist for small businesses: 15 steps to start in November

Intuit QuickBooks reports that one in three U.S. adults plan to start a business in 2026. 

2 days ago in Lifestyle

A language of belonging: Advice for learning the mother tongue of your ancestors

Losing a tangible connection to your family's ancestral homeland can bring unexpected sorrow, whether through the death of an older relative, the sale of a property passed down for generations gets sold or the destruction a handful of surviving heirlooms.