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‘A-State in a Day’ aims to help students transfer from two-year campuses 

Students attending community colleges across the region who are looking to continue their education at a four-year university are currently evaluating their options. 

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Iranian barrages target Israel and Gulf countries as US warns Iran of ‘most intense day of strikes’

Iran launched new attacks on Tuesday at Israel and Gulf Arab countries as it kept up pressure on the Middle East in a war started by Israel and the United States that has rattled world markets and shows no signs of a letup.

3 weeks ago in National

In a time of war with Iran, Americans unite in aggravation over sticker shock at the gas pump

It seems a country divided on so many fronts is finding common ground in pain at the pump, where the cost of the Iran war is hitting Americans squarely in the wallet and aggravating people across the political spectrum.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

‘Dancing with the Stars’ pro Mark Ballas leaps back to Broadway in ‘Chicago’

Mark Ballas is returning to Broadway in "Chicago" and the "Dancing with the Stars" pro will be reuniting with an old friend. Ballas, playing slippery lawyer Billy Flynn starting April 6, will share the stage with his Roxie, Whitney Leavitt, the "Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" star who was his dancing partner on "Dancing with the Stars" last year.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Inside the numbers: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ties Wilt Chamberlain’s 20-point streak record

Wilt Chamberlain has some NBA records that might never get touched, like the 100-point game, 4,000 points in a season and a 50-point-per-game scoring average. And that means that when he does get caught — in any category — it's a big deal.

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Jonesboro Rotaract Club to host informational meet-and-greet at Fat City Grill

A Rotaract Club is a Rotary International-sponsored organization for young adults to develop leadership and professional skills while engaging in community service.

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Jonesboro railroad crossing to be closed for maintenance

A railroad crossing in Jonesboro will be temporarily closed Tuesday.

Paragould Man Arrested in 2023 Sexual Assault of 12-Year-Old After DNA Breakthrough

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Paragould Man Arrested in 2023 Sexual Assault of 12-Year-Old After DNA Breakthrough

Judge sets bond at 1.5 million dollars

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Oasis Arts and Eats Fest set for April in downtown Jonesboro

"Oasis Arts and Eats Fest is like a celebration of all things art. Culinary arts, visual arts, performing arts, you name it, we want to feature it at Oasis."

3 weeks ago in National

Men who brought explosives to NYC protest cited Islamic State as inspiration, complaint says

Two men who brought explosives to a far-right protest outside New York City's mayoral mansion said they were inspired by the Islamic State extremist group, a court complaint said.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Tatis’ grand slam, 6 RBIs leads Dominican Republic over Israel 10-and into WBC quarterfinals

Fernando Tatis hit a grand slam and drove in six runs, and the Dominican Republic clinched a spot in the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals with a 10-1 win over Israel on Monday in Miami.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Kenneth Walker joins Mahomes in KC and Malik Willis starts QB reset in Miami, AP sources say

Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III is the new running back for Patrick Mahomes in Kansas City, Miami settled on Malik Willis for a reset at quarterback and receiver Mike Evans is leaving Tampa Bay after 12 years.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Multiple gunshots fired near Rihanna’s LA home and a woman is taken into custody

Los Angeles police took a woman into custody after she fired gunshots outside Rihanna 's gated home, according to authorities and news reports on Monday.

3 weeks ago in National

Uber’s women-only option goes nationwide in the US

Uber launched a feature Monday to allow both women riders and drivers across the U.S. to be matched with other women for trips, expanding a pilot program aimed at addressing concerns about the safety of its ride-hailing platform.

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Greene County Detention Center officer charged with felony

A detention officer at the Greene County Sheriff's Office is accused of furnishing prohibited articles to an inmate.

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Windgate 3D Biennial Symposium underway at A-State

The week-long symposium hosted by the Art + Design Department will take place March 9-13, at the Windgate Center for Three-Dimensional Arts.

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Pets of the Week – March 9

JRN has partnered with area animal shelters to present “Pets of the Week.

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Accident with injury on AR 349 south of AR 91 west of Jonesboro

Motorists are advised to avoid the area and find an alternate route.

Bono restaurant reopens one year after fire

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Bono restaurant reopens one year after fire

La Casa De La Fiesta celebrates reopening with ribbon cutting

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Poinsett County sheriff issues update on Tulot Road weekend shooting

The Poinsett County Sheriff's Office issued an update Monday morning regarding the weekend shooting on Tulot Road.

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