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7 days ago in Olympics, Sports, Trending
Lindsey Vonn breaks leg in downhill crash at Winter Olympics, in stable condition at hospital
Lindsey Vonn's defiant bid to win the Winter Olympic downhill at the age of 41, on a rebuilt right knee and a badly injured left knee, ended Sunday in a frightening crash that left her with a broken leg and saw her taken to safety by a rescue helicopter for the second time in nine days.
Historic performance powers Red Wolves to win over Bowling Green in MAC-SBC Challenge
Arkansas State men’s basketball established control early and did not look back in a 91-54 rout of Bowling Green on Saturday afternoon inside First National Bank Arena.
Red Wolves fall in overtime at Eastern Michigan
Despite four Red Wolves reaching double digits in scoring, Arkansas State fell in overtime to Eastern Michigan Saturday afternoon in the George Gervin GameAbove Center, 73-76.
Learn how to start a small business in Arkansas this month at A-State
ASBTDC at Arkansas State University provides one-to-one confidential guidance to business owners and entrepreneurs.
ARDOT announces full closure of a portion of Highway-77 south of Manila
Beginning on Monday, Feb. 9, at 8 a.m., a portion of Highway 77, south of Manila, will be closed.
A-State’s fall 2025 Chancellor’s and Dean’s List students are announced
Students on the Chancellor’s and Dean’s Lists for the fall 2025 semester at Arkansas State University have been announced.
Brookland Public Schools tops off intermediate building
As the building's final beam was lifted into place, students continuously chanted "Brookland Bearcats!"
Jonesboro mother held on $100K bond after child found barefoot in snow
According to a probable cause affidavit, Jonesboro police officers responded to a 911 call from Robbreanna Franklin, who claimed her daughter was missing.
A-State protesters seek accountability for alleged racism on campus
During the demonstration, student organizers called for accountability from the A-State Title IX office.
Arkansas unemployment hits 4.2% but Jonesboro job growth outpaces state and nation, economist says
The dynamic of unemployment and employment numbers rising simultaneously is what economists call a “growing labor force.”
NABC Recycled Rides® program to gift Arkansas National Guardsman with refurbished vehicle in Brookland
The donation will help Michael Whatley care for his family and serve his community.
Jonesboro Public Library hosts February teen activities
The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library has announced activities for teens in the month of February.
1 week ago in Sports
Lindor, Correa off Puerto Rico’s WBC roster over insurance coverage, Báez for marijuana test
Francisco Lindor and Carlos Correa were left off Puerto Rico's roster for the World Baseball Classic over insurance coverage and Javy Báez for a positive 2023 marijuana test, while defending champion Japan entered a top group Thursday led by World Series champions Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto.
1 week ago in Sports
Matthew Stafford edges Drake Maye for the AP NFL Most Valuable Player award
Matthew Stafford walked away with the AP NFL Most Valuable Player award and a declaration that he's returning to the Los Angeles Rams for another season.
1 week ago in Olympics, Sports, Trending
The Milan Cortina Olympics will start with a four-site and two-cauldron opening ceremony
An unprecedented four-site, dual-cauldron Winter Olympics opening ceremony replete with references to Italian icons and culture — plus American pop diva Mariah Carey — was scheduled to officially start the Milan Cortina Games on Friday as the sports spectacle returns to a nation that last hosted the event 20 years ago.
1 week ago in Olympics, Sports
Lindsey Vonn tests injured left knee in Olympic downhill training, pumps fist after successful run
A week after rupturing the ACL in her left knee, Lindsey Vonn opened her chase for Olympic gold at the age of 41 with an aggressive and successful downhill training run on Friday — two days before the race.
1 week ago in Features, Trending
3 fans. 60 Super Bowls. This might be their last time going to the big game
It just wouldn't feel like the Super Bowl for them if they weren't all there. And this might be the last time they all do it. That's what three old friends were coming to grips with just before this year's Super Bowl. The trio of octogenarians are the only fans left in the exclusive "never missed a Super Bowl" club.
9th Annual Mardi Gras Party & Parade hits downtown Jonesboro on Valentine’s Day
The purple, green, and gold are coming back to downtown Jonesboro, but this year, they are sharing the calendar with a little red and pink.
Arkansas State’s Chen to make historic debut on Winter Olympic stage
Junior thrower Menachem Chen is set to become the 12th Olympian in Arkansas State track and field’s history when he competes at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
Jonesboro Fire Department releases 2025 Annual Performance Report
"This past year was one of unprecedented activity for our department. As Jonesboro grows, so does our commitment to your safety," the report said.
