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2 days ago

Downtown Paragould Receives Nearly $50K Grant to Revitalize Area

Downtown Paragould has been selected as one of only 26 cities nationwide to receive a grant to revitalize properties and showcase local talent.

2 days ago

Super Sam’s Fireworks Ready to Light Up Northeast Arkansas for America’s 250th

As the nation prepares to celebrate a historic milestone this Fourth of July, a local tradition is ready to help Northeast Arkansas mark the occasion in spectacular fashion.

3 days ago

Paragould Man Accused of Assaulting and Threatening to Kill Pregnant Wife, Held on $150K Bond

A Paragould man is being held on a $150,000 cash/surety bond after police said he assaulted his pregnant wife and threatened to kill her while driving her away from their home against her will.

3 days ago

Ballot Disputes and Public Trust Take Center Stage in Arkansas Secretary of State Debate

The debate, which featured Dr. Michael Pakko (L), Kelly Grappe (D), and state Sen. Kim Hammer (R), was hosted by the Arkansas Press Association.

3 days ago

University of Arkansas Celebrates Jonesboro Spring 2026 Graduates

The University of Arkansas honored its most recent graduating class with a series of spring commencement ceremonies at Bud Walton Arena and Barnhill Arena.

3 days ago

Jonesboro Man Held on $1 Million Bond for Raping Child Multiple Times, Faces Life in Prison

A Jonesboro man is being held on a $1 million bond after police said he raped a child on multiple occasions.

3 days ago

Jonesboro, Northeast Arkansas Facing Heat Alerts, High Heat Indices

Jonesboro and most of Northeast Arkansas are facing several heat alerts this week, as the National Weather Service predicts high heat indices.

3 days ago

Jonesboro Pets of the Week: Darryl & Toulouse

This week’s featured pets are Darryl, an energetic and friendly hound, and Toulouse, an easygoing and playful cat.

3 days ago

Car Hits Pole and Knocks Out Power for Craighead County Residents

Entergy reported a power outage Monday morning after a car hit a pole southeast of CR 638 in Craighead County.

3 days ago

Internal Emails: Sanders Administration Knew Jonesboro Manufacturer Was Legal Before Public Accusation

Newspaper reports internal emails indicate officials concluded Risever Machinery was "in compliance" before Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders publicly criticized the company.

4 days ago

Thirty-Three A-State Faculty Members Receive ACUE Certification

ACUE is nationally recognized for its year-long professional development program, which provides educators with evidence-based teaching practices.

4 days ago

Five A-State Students Travel to Dominica in Inaugural Research Trip

The study abroad trip was the first of its kind for students in their study of environmental management.

4 days ago

UPDATE | Marked Tree Officer Killed in Patrol Vehicle Accident

Driver fails to stop at a stop sign striking police cruiser; cruiser overturns; second officer injured

4 days ago

Arvest Bank’s Million Meals Campaign Raises Over $13K for Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas

Since it began in 2011, the Million Meals initiative has raised more than $5.7 million and provided over 31 million meals in Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas and Missouri.

4 days ago

This Saturday: America 250 Freedom Fest Set to Light Up A-State Campus

Largest Fourth of July celebration in Northeast Arkansas features car show, cornhole tournament, Delta Symphony Orchestra and the biggest Freedom Fest fireworks spectacular ever produced

4 days ago

Traffic Backs Up as Crowds Pack Judd Hill Farmers Market

Long lines of traffic and overflowing parking lots greeted shoppers seeking fresh produce, flowers, meats and handmade goods

5 days ago

CWL to Begin Flushing Its Water Systems in Jonesboro City Limits

City Water and Light of Jonesboro will begin flushing its systems on Sunday.

5 days ago

Arkansas State Volleyball Unveils Schedule for 2026 Campaign

With a historic 2025 campaign in the rearview, Arkansas State volleyball head coach Brian Gerwig unveiled the 2026 schedule.

5 days ago

Jonesboro A&P Updates: Cashless Sportsplex, Naming Rights, and Tax Cash Flows

The Jonesboro Advertising and Promotion (A&P) Commission on Thursday heard various updates regarding the upcoming Jonesboro sports complex, as well as updates on its cash position.

5 days ago

Man Accused of Pointing Gun at Jonesboro Homeowner During Confrontation

A man is behind bars after police said he pointed a gun at a Jonesboro homeowner during a confrontation earlier this week.

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It's been a curiously seesawing first six months. The movies have been dominated as much by 26-year-old YouTuber-turned-filmmaker Curry Barker as they have 79-year-old Steven Spielberg.

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