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3 weeks ago in Trending, World
Melissa strengthens to a Category 5 hurricane and is forecast to make landfall in Jamaica
Hurricane Melissa intensified to Category 5 strength Monday as it neared Jamaica, where forecasters said it would unleash catastrophic flooding, multiple landslides and extensive infrastructure damage.
Red Wolves finish play at Destination Orlando
The sixth-ranked Arkansas State women's bowling team finished out competition at Destination Orlando, finishing 16th among 24 teams.
UPDATE | Shooting reported on Airport Road
One person was taken to an area hospital following an apparent shooting at the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 1991
A-State Football defeats Georgia Southern, 34-24
A-State rushes for 266 yards and four touchdowns en route to defeating the Eagles on a rainy night in Jonesboro
Griffin MBA student at A-State earns prestigious PMP® certification
Maliha Razvi Ali, a Master of Business Administration student in the Neil Griffin College of Business at Arkansas State University, has achieved a major milestone in her academic and professional journey.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Terry Rozier’s arrest leaves the Miami Heat stunned, and trying to figure out what happens next
The reality began setting in for the Miami Heat on Friday when they gathered for a morning shootaround practice and Terry Rozier wasn't with the team. And that almost certainly won't change anytime soon.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Miguel’s ‘CAOS,’ fueled by anger and angst, is his first studio album in nearly a decade
If you wondered why Miguel didn't release a studio album for nearly a decade, his response is simple: life.
New Brookland intermediate school ‘starting to take shape,’ on track for 2026 opening
Construction on Brookland Public School’s new intermediate school is moving forward, with its opening date looking to be on track.
2 additional people arrested in connection with downtown Jonesboro fight
Two more people have been arrested in connection with a fight in downtown Jonesboro that occurred earlier this month.
A-State announces plans for baseball ‘Player Development Center’ facility
The Arkansas State Athletics Department announced Friday that plans are proceeding with the construction of a proposed 40,000 square-foot baseball Player Development Center that will overlook right field at Tomlinson Stadium and Slayton Family Field.
Native Brew Works to host 4th annual Friendsgiving benefitting Food Bank of NEA
Native Brew Works' fourth annual Friendsgiving benefitting the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas is set for November.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami complete new contract. He’ll remain with the club at least into 2026
Lionel Messi has finally agreed to a new contract with Inter Miami, a deal that required several months to complete and ensures that the sport's biggest icon will be with the Major League Soccer club for its planned move into a new stadium next year.
3 weeks ago in National
States worry about how to fill the gap in food aid ahead of a federal benefits halt
Officials in Louisiana, Vermont and Virginia pledged Thursday to keep food aid flowing to recipients in their states, even if the federal program is stalled next month because of the government shutdown.
3 weeks ago in National
Trump says he’s ending trade talks with Canada over TV ads
President Donald Trump announced he's ending "all trade negotiations" with Canada because of a television ad opposing U.S. tariffs that he said misstated the facts and called "egregious behavior" aimed at influencing U.S. court decisions.
Part of Main Street to be temporarily closed for Homecoming event
A part of Main Street will be temporarily closed Friday, Oct. 24, for Meet Me on Main: Homecoming Edition.
Boo in the Boro canceled, MYAC joining JPD’s Trunk or Treat event
The Mayor’s Youth Advancement Council announced this week that its annual "Boo in the Boro" event is canceled, with the MYAC now working with the Jonesboro Police Department in its Trunk or Treat Block Party.
4 weeks ago in National
Trump backs off planned surge of federal agents into San Francisco after talking to the mayor
President Donald Trump said Thursday that he's backing off a planned surge of federal agents into San Francisco after speaking to the mayor, as protesters gathered outside a U.S. Coast Guard base where they were located.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment
Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons make the case for the wild ride that is ‘Bugonia’
"Bugonia" arrives in select theaters this weekend on a wave of good buzz and reviews after premiering at the Venice Film Festival. But it's also coming into a theatrical marketplace that has been, at best, tough on art films and awards hopefuls, no matter how starry or well-reviewed.
4 weeks ago in Sports
Rookie Trey Yesasave to start World Series opener for Blue Jays, just his 7th big league game
Rookie Trey Yesasave will start Friday night's World Series opener for the Toronto Blue Jays against the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers and Blake Snell, giving the 22-year-old more postseason starts than career regular-season outings.
DHS warning of possible delay, disruption in SNAP benefits if shutdown continues
Arkansans enrolled in SNAP should prepare for a possible delay or disruption in their November benefits if the federal government shutdown continues, the Arkansas Department of Human Services said.
