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Brookland Man Accused of Choking Girlfriend During Domestic Dispute
Police arrested a Brookland man after they said he placed his girlfriend in a chokehold and restricted her breathing during an argument over a shower.
Former A-State Football Player Sentenced to Two Consecutive Life Terms in Murder of Pregnant Girlfriend
The sentence was handed down in a Nashville courtroom following Taylor's July conviction on charges including first-degree murder and felony murder.
Portion of Main Street to be Closed for ‘Paint the Town Red’ Block Party
Drivers traveling through downtown Jonesboro this Friday should prepare for detours, as part of Main Street will be closed for the upcoming "Paint the Town Red" block party.
Nettleton Public Schools Celebrates Grand Opening of New Gymnasium
Leaders of the community and Nettleton Public School system gathered Tuesday to celebrate the grand opening of the district's new Fox Meadow Gymnasium with a ribbon-cutting.
3 weeks ago in World
Oil rises past $100 a barrel after the latest wave of Middle East attacks
The price of oil surpassed $100 a barrel for the first time since July after attacks on oil facilities and ships in the Middle East threatened to debilitate an already weakened supply chain.
3 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Families’ interest in their kids’ education is falling around the globe as scores drop, test shows
Families' interest in their kids' education is falling in many high-income countries as school systems struggle with plunging test scores, according to newly released results from a standardized test taken by 15-year-olds around the world.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Alcaraz says ‘I leave with a smile’ after epic US Open loss to Shelton
At the end, when five riveting sets and one agonizingly tight tiebreak were over — and when the latest-finishing match in U.S. Open history had concluded — Ben Shelton was not the only player smiling.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
It’s ‘Pitt’ vs ‘Pluribus’ in drama and ‘Hacks’ vs ‘Widow’s Bay’ in comedy at the upcoming Emmys
It's "The Pitt" versus "Pluribus" and "Hacks" against "Widow's Bay" at the 78th Emmy Awards on Monday night. The stars of all four shows — Noah Wyle in "The Pitt," Rhea Seehorn in "Pluribus," Jean Smart in "Hacks" and Matthew Rhys in "Widow's Bay" — look to be runaway favorites for the top acting awards.
Paragould Man Accused of Threatening Family with Rifle, Held on $150K Bond
A Paragould man is behind bars after police said he pointed a loaded rifle at three family members and threatened to kill someone during a domestic disturbance.
Jonesboro University Heights Lions Club Hear About Impact of Master Gardeners
Guest speaker Dale Clark, a local Master Gardener, highlighted various projects the organization takes on to beautify and support the region.
Former Valley View Superintendent Bryan Russell Dies in Lake Norfork Drowning
Family, friends and Valley View community mourn longtime educator
Body of Adult Who Tried to Help Child at Crowley’s Ridge State Park Recovered
A multi-agency search for a missing swimmer at Crowley's Ridge State Park ended Tuesday afternoon when authorities recovered the body of an adult who disappeared after helping a struggling child to safety.
‘Treasure Hunt’ Mobile Office Coming to Jonesboro to Return $220K in Unclaimed Property
The mobile office will be set up at the Jonesboro Municipal Center Sept. 9 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The service is free.
3 weeks ago in Lifestyle
22 essential questions to ask when buying a house
Ally Financial reports 22 essential questions to ask when buying a house, covering budget, property condition, neighborhood, and offer details for informed decisions.
3 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Budgeting for kids’ sports and back-to-school activities
CreditFresh reports on budgeting for kids' sports and back-to-school activities, emphasizing planning for total costs to avoid surprises and manage expenses efficiently.
Jonesboro D.A.R.E to Host Second Annual Golf Scramble in Late September
"The money that we do raise from this golf scramble, we will put it back into investing in our kids that we see throughout the year," said D.A.R.E. officer Lynae Prater.
Portion of Craighead County Road to Close for Road Work
A portion of a Craighead County road will be closed Wednesday for road work.
American Red Cross Blood Drives Scheduled in Jonesboro During September
The blood supply remains vulnerable after recovering from critically low levels during a summer blood shortage.
UPDATE | Road in Jonesboro Reduced to Two Lanes Following Traffic Accident
A road in Jonesboro has had its lanes reduced due to a wreck.
3 weeks ago in National
Cyclospora outbreak followed years of declining FDA foreign inspections
A nationwide outbreak of cyclospora tied to contaminated lettuce has heightened safety concerns about imported food, while underscoring a longer-term trend: U.S. regulators are conducting fewer international inspections to catch contaminated produce before it lands on American plates.
