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Jonesboro students named on UCA’s Presidential Scholars, Dean’s Lists

The University of Central Arkansas has released its list of Fall 2025 Presidential Scholars and Dean's List, with Jonesboro students named on both.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Rams shake off wild, late TD pass by Caleb Williams, beat Bears 20-17 in OT to reach NFC title game

Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams survived an incredible throw by Caleb Williams that forced overtime, beating the Chicago Bears 20-17 to advance to the NFC championship game.

A-State Men fall at Troy

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A-State Men fall at Troy

The Red Wolves fell behind early and could not recover in a 99-74 defeat

A-State Women 16-4 after win over Southern Miss

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A-State Women 16-4 after win over Southern Miss

The Red Wolves’ 16-4 start is the best in a decade and the fourth-best 20-game record in program history

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Man dead after altercation at Walnut Ridge restaurant

A man was found unresponsive in a parking lot behind Main Street Pizza after a reported altercation

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Bay man killed in Poinsett County accident

The accident happened Friday night on Interstate 555 near Marked Tree

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First class of NEA Regional Leadership Accelerator Academy announced

Twenty professionals from counties across Northeast Arkansas have been selected to be part of the first class of the NEA Regional Leadership Accelerator Academy.  

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Wagner Medical Clinic announces new clinic coming to Brookland

Wagner Medical Clinic announced plans for a new clinic in Brookland that specializes in comprehensive and personalized primary care services.

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Affidavit: Suspect attempted to scatter nearly 150 grams of meth while running from police after I-555 chase

District Judge Tommy Fowler found probable cause Jan. 16 to charge 29-year-old Drekerious Jamerille Warren, of Helena, AR.

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$100K bond given for Jonesboro man accused of intentionally ramming victim’s car, violating protection order

District Judge Tommy Fowler found probable cause on Jan. 16 to charge 47-year-old Phillip Blake Mink.

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Charges filed against new suspect in Jonesboro game console robberies, previous suspect released

Lavell Crawford is being charged with two counts of aggravated robbery, a class Y felony, and two counts of criminal attempt, a class A felony.

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UPDATE | Crews responding to structure fire in Jonesboro

Jonesboro Fire Department crews are working a structure fire.

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Jonesboro sanitation routes to be on adjusted schedules for MLK Day holiday

Sanitation routes for the City of Jonesboro will be on adjusted schedules for the upcoming Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.

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‘Where Do We Go From Here?’ events set for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Celebrations to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will be held at Arkansas State University and throughout the Jonesboro community in the days surrounding the holiday.

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City of Jonesboro, Foundation of Arts accepting applications for painting traffic signal cabinets

Some cabinets have already been painted as part of previous beautification efforts and will be repainted, while others will be painted for the first time.

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A-State ties program record for steals in 41-Point win over Louisiana

The 28 steals also ties the Sun Belt record for most steals in a league game.

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Jonesboro High School step team surprised with $50,000 ‘Walking Together’ grant

On Jan. 15, Jonesboro High School (JHS) staff members presented a check to the school’s Tau Delta Pi Step Team.

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St. Bernards Hand & Wrist Center Opens, led by Hand, Wrist Surgeon Dr. Safder Hasan

Dr. Hasan and his team will incorporate therapies and surgeries for injuries and disorders affecting the hands, wrists, and arms. 

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A-State suffers setback at South Alabama

Arkansas State men’s basketball fell in a 91-87 overtime decision at South Alabama on Thursday night inside The Mitchell Center.

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Taylor Swift rumors spiked ticket sales for Pebble Beach golf tournament

Pebble Beach had an extra buzz Friday morning with rumors swirling in the cool Pacific breeze Swift would be there to watch her fiancé, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, playing in the PGA Tour event that combines corporate CEOs and celebrities with golf's best.

2 days ago in Entertainment

After 800 episodes, ‘The Simpsons’ creators look back — and ahead

Eight hundred episodes, 37 seasons, and one four-fingered family that refuses to age. As "The Simpsons" hits a milestone few series have ever glimpsed this weekend, the architects behind Springfield are reflecting on the choices that turned crude 1987 shorts from "The Tracey Ullman Show" into a cultural juggernaut.

2 days ago in Education, Entertainment, News

A-State graduate finalist in intercollegiate broadcast competition  

Cutler holding a snake during her trip to Peru.

When Makenzie “Kenzi” Cutler was considering how to approach her semester class project, a documentary, she began thinking beyond the classroom and set her sights on the Amazon jungle.