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18 hours ago
Jonesboro Opens Applications for Mayor’s Youth Advancement Council
MYAC is a commitment to active service for youth chosen to take part. Selected members participate in a wide range of initiatives designed to build professional skills while providing tangible benefits to the region.
1 day ago
Red Wolves Fall Short of Sun Belt Tournament
Arkansas State finishes 11th in conference standings despite national ranking, signature wins, and major momentum under second-year coach Mike Silva
2 days ago
KASU to Host 69th Birthday Party and Giving Event
KASU 91.9 FM, the public media service of Arkansas State University, is celebrating its 69th birthday with two fundraising events.
2 days ago
Red Wolves Drop Friday Night Contest at South Alabama
Arkansas State left runners lonely on the base path in the 2-7 Friday night loss to South Alabama at Eddie Stanky Field.
3 days ago
$150K Bond Set for Jonesboro Man Accused of Ramming Vehicle, Fleeing Police
A Jonesboro man is being held on a $150,000 cash/surety bond after police said he rammed another person’s vehicle during a disturbance and subsequently fled from officers at high speeds.
3 days ago
Osceola Woman Accused of Stabbing Victim in Jonesboro, Fleeing to Another State
An Osceola woman faces a domestic battery charge after Jonesboro police said she stabbed a victim and fled to another state after the incident.
3 days ago
Jonesboro Community Development Block Grant Plan Available for Public Review and Comment
As part of the plan, Jonesboro is seeking approximately $717,683 in funding assistance from HUD through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program.
3 days ago
Staff Members at A-State Honored for Retirement and Years of Service
Staff members at Arkansas State University were honored for their retirement and milestone accomplishments during the annual Distinguished Performance Awards and Service Recognition Ceremony.
3 days ago
Cutter & Cash and the Kentucky Grass Come to Bluegrass Monday Stage
Cutter & Cash and the Kentucky Grass will perform traditional bluegrass and acoustic music at the next KASU-FM Bluegrass Monday concert.
3 days ago
A-State Crushes South Alabama in 10-0 Run Rule
The A-State offense took no time to warm up, the first five Red Wolves knocking a hit, with Patrick Engskov batting in one run and Cason Campbell slapping a double to score two more, up 3-0 after the first half-inning.
3 days ago
Jonesboro University Heights Lions Club to Display Flags for Armed Forces Day
Flags are displayed at least 10 times per year, including national holidays and special days, weather permitting.
3 days ago
Jonesboro Fire Department Earns National ‘Gold Helmet’ Status in Fight Against Cancer
Chief Marty Hamrick said this makes JFD one of only 165 departments in the United States to achieve this status, and only the second in the state of Arkansas, joining the Rogers Fire Department.
4 days ago
Work Underway on Clock Tower of Dean B. Ellis Library at A-State
Starting on Tuesday, May 12, renovations began on the clock tower, particularly focused on the bells and four-sided clock tower.
4 days ago
Crews Responding to Crash with Injuries on I-555, Helicopter on Scene
Crews are working a crash with injuries on I-555, according to Jonesboro E911 Dispatch.
4 days ago
Film, Novel Book Lovers Clubs Set to Meet at Jonesboro Library in Late May
Multiple club meetings are scheduled in May at the Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library.
4 days ago
UPDATE | Crews Responding to Large Fire in Jonesboro, Road Blocked
Part of Highland Drive is blocked due to a fire, Jonesboro E911 Dispatch said.
4 days ago
A-State Presents Distinguished Performance Awards to Staff
The 33rd annual Distinguished Performance Awards at Arkansas State University were presented to seven staff members and one departmental team.
4 days ago
Lighthouse Education Cooperative Receives $5,000 Grant to Enhance Campus Safety
The funding provided three new Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs), which were installed across campus in April.
4 days ago
Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum and Educational Center to Host Writers’ Retreat
This retreat will allow writers to collaborate and inspire, and be inspired by others. Several activities will take place, including craft talk, writing, mentoring and reading.
