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30th Annual Hytrol 5K/10K Sees Record Turnout, Raises $7,000 for Jonesboro Church Health Center
The annual race celebrated its 30th anniversary with a record-breaking 255 runners, a 40% jump from last year’s total.
A-State Bounces Back in 99-65 Win Over Dillard
The Red Wolves conclude the three-game homestand against Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Nov. 18 inside First National Bank Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m.
A-State Football Drops 28-21 Decision at Coastal Carolina
A-State next visits Louisiana Tech on Nov. 21
Downtown Jonesboro Veterans Day Parade Commemorates 250th Anniversary of the U.S.
For President Rich Norris, he said the 250th anniversary ties deeply to the sacrifices of the nation's military branches.
Jonesboro Gas Prices Dip Below $3.50 as National Average Finally Falls Under $4
AAA notes that the current national average is still higher than normal for this time of year.
American Red Cross Seeking Blood Donations Heading into Holiday Season, Donation Opportunities Available in Craighead County
Type O blood donors are especially needed now. Receive an exclusive Red Cross x Wheel of Fortune mug for coming to give Nov. 23-Dec. 6.
Red Wolves Clinch Outright Sun Belt Title in Three-Set Win Over James Madison
A-State concludes the 2026 regular season against James Madison on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 12 p.m. inside First National Bank Arena.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Meet the new ‘Bachelor,’ a quarterback for the Washington Commanders
After a troubled year for "The Bachelor" franchise, the ABC reality dating show is going back to a familiar well: the NFL. The network announced Friday that Sam Hartman, a quarterback for the Washington Commanders, will be handing out roses on the 30th season of the show.
2 days ago in Entertainment
A tiny hand, baby Vans and a new chapter for Avril Lavigne — motherhood
Avril Lavigne — the princess of pop-punk — has a new title: mom. The eight-time Grammy Award-nominated singer-songwriter revealed on Instagram on Friday that she has welcomed her first child, a baby girl.
2 days ago in National, Trending
Flights halted at airports across US due to air traffic control communications problems, FAA says
The Federal Aviation Administration grounded all flights nationwide Friday afternoon because of communications problems at regional air traffic control centers. The FAA notice said the ground stop was being imposed "due to extraordinary circumstances and for reasons of safety."
ASPSF Awards Fall Scholarships to Single Parents in Craighead County, Northeast Arkansas
ASPSF’s flexible scholarship of up to $1,600 helps low-income single parents pay for the biggest financial obstacles to obtaining a degree, leading to a career with family-supporting wages.
Brookland Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Methamphetamine
Jonathan D. Ross, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas, announced the sentence which was handed down Thursday by United States District Judge D.P. Marshall, Jr.
Downtown Jonesboro Roads to be Closed Saturday for Veterans Day Parade
Roads in downtown Jonesboro will be closed Saturday for the Veterans Day parade.
Arkansas State Men Place 15th, Women Place 19th at NCAA South Central Regional
Arkansas State Men’s Cross Country finish 15th, and Arkansas State Women’s Cross Country placed 19th in the NCAA South Central Regional Friday morning at the Watts Cross Country Course.
KASU to Host Live Fall Fundraising Weekend Nov. 13-15
These fundraisers continue KASU’s efforts to offset funding challenges due to the elimination of federal support for public media.
Five A-State Students Selected for Winthrop Rockefeller ACCLA 2027 Class
Students in ACCLA represent 12 colleges and universities across Arkansas.
City of Jonesboro Moving to CivicPlus for Publishing Meeting Agendas, City Government Voting
The City of Jonesboro is in the process of changing its voting and agenda management systems, an effort it says is streamlining its work and is more user-friendly for the public.
2 days ago in World
Peru’s Chiclayo welcomes its former shepherd home, and revels in pope’s love
Pope Leo XIV returned Friday to his beloved former diocese of Chiclayo, an emotional homecoming that underscored his love for his Peruvian flock and their pride that their shepherd now runs the Catholic Church.
2 days ago in National
The Microsoft outage means no incessant email chimes or message pings, but still we stayed online
Microsoft 365 teetered on the edge of becoming Microsoft 364 as the global outage stretched from Thursday into, ironically (or fittingly, depending on your personal outlook), Friday the 13th. Thousands used the 21st century technology of social media to complain about the 20th century invention of email.