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Six A-State Students Selected as Inaugural Freshman to Physician Participants 

A-State and NYITCOM are announcing the first six students in the newly established Freshman to Physician pathway for students to secure early admission to medical school in the first year of college.  

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One Lane Closure in Effect on Main Street in Downtown Jonesboro

One lane of Main Street will be closed starting Monday for road painting.

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Pets of the Week // April 20

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

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And they’re off: Fastest Boston Marathon field ever has wind at its back as it starts the race

The fastest field in Boston Marathon history left Hopkinton on Monday morning for the 130th edition of the world's oldest and most prestigious annual marathon, riding cool weather and a tailwind on its 26.2-mile (42.1945-kilometer) journey to Copley Square.

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Japan warns of slightly increased risk of mega-quake after a 7.7-magnitude one

An earthquake registering a preliminary magnitude of 7.7 off northern Japan on Monday prompted a short-lived tsunami alert and the advisory of a higher risk of a possible mega-quake for coastal areas there.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Pistons open playoffs with a flop as East’s top seed, losing to 8th-seeded Magic

The Detroit Pistons opened the NBA playoffs with a flop. Detroit went into the postseason as the top-seeded team in the Eastern Conference, openly talking about exceeding modest expectations and winning the franchise's fourth championship.

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Wembanyama revels in safety of Hall of Famers, fans in playoff debut as Spurs top Blazers

It has proven almost as difficult to rattle Victor Wembanyama as it is to get a shot off against San Antonio's 7-foot-4 star. Still, if there was ever a time to experience some nerves it was Sunday.

4 weeks ago in Lifestyle

To make hosting less stressful, strive for connection and not perfection

Inviting friends and family members over for a celebration, holiday or routine dinner provides an opportunity for connection, but pressure to serve good-tasting food in a clean and welcoming environment can deter many people from hosting or prevent them from being fully present with their guests when they do.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

‘Lee Cronin’s The Mummy’ is no match for ‘Super Mario’ or ‘Hail Mary’ at the box office

"The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" and "Project Hail Mary" dominated the North American box office again this weekend, leaving "Lee Cronin's The Mummy" in third place for its debut.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

Amy Winehouse’s father loses legal bid for funds friends made selling singer’s memorabilia

A London judge ruled Monday against the father of Amy Winehouse who sued his daughter's friends for profiting off the late singer's memorabilia.

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AGFC Adjusts Fishing and Hunting Regulations Affecting Craighead County, Sets Waterfowl Season Dates

Local hunters and anglers in Craighead County will navigate a new regulatory landscape this season following the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s (AGFC) approval of a comprehensive overhaul to state code.

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A-State Secures Series at ULM as Martinez Slugs Two Homers

The Red Wolves secured the road series in a 4-1 Sunday afternoon win at Lou St. Amant Field.

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Glory 104.3 F.M. to Host Prayer Breakfast Fundraiser in Jonesboro

A new voice of faith is preparing to hit the airwaves in Northeast Arkansas, and the community is invited to be part of the launch.

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Top Journalism and Mass Communication Students Inducted into Kappa Tau Alpha

Eleven Arkansas State University students have been inducted into the Kappa Tau Alpha honor society

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Red Wolves Drop Saturday Matchup With ULM

Arkansas State chipped away at the ULM lead throughout the game, but was walked off with the last out on the line Saturday afternoon by a score of 2-3 at Lou St. Amant Field.

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‘Pack Day’ Returns April 25: A-State to Host Annual Spring Football Game and Baseball Game Versus Louisiana

Arkansas State fans will be able to get their first look at the 2026 Red Wolves football team at its annual Spring Game and cheer on the A-State baseball squad in a key conference match-up during the school’s annual “Pack Day."

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Jonesboro Man Accused of Burglarizing Ex-Girlfriend’s Home, Violating No-Contact Order

Court documents show that despite an active no-contact order stemming from a prior incident, a Jonesboro man was caught on camera burglarizing his ex-girlfriend’s home while she was away.

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St. Bernards in Jonesboro Holds Ceremony Honoring Organ and Tissue Donors, Donation Recipients

St. Bernards held a ceremony Friday honoring those who donated organs and tissues, as well as recipients of those donations.

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Arkansas Health Care Association Celebrates Jonesboro School of Nursing Graduates

The ceremony marked the graduation of the first class of the AHCA School of Nursing, which aims to fill the gap in licensed practical nurse staffing in Arkansas.

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Jonesboro Man Held on $150K Bond After Allegedly Stealing Business’s Cash and Surveillance DVR

A Jonesboro man faces nearly 20 years in prison after police said he broke into a business last week, making off with cash and surveillance equipment.

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New Wings exhibit traces Paul McCartney’s reinvention as husband, father and bandleader

The largest collection of Paul McCartney's personal artifacts ever publicly displayed is part of a new exhibit at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame centering on his life after The Beatles.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Bam! Pow! Krakoom! The everlasting allure of the American comic book

Pick one up. Be seduced by its glossy cover. Gaze upon the impossibly muscular body clad in a skin-tight suit. Our hero or heroine will surely be soaring, shouting, blasting a villain into next week. They are ridiculous. They are addictively great. Comic books, of the superhero variety, are 100% American.

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John Travolta surprised with honorary Palme d’Or at Cannes Film Festival

John Travolta was surprised with an honorary Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival premiere of his directorial debut Friday.