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2 days ago

Lake City Fire Department Upgrading Equipment Through Grants: ‘We’re Able to Help You Faster and Safer’

Lake City's Fire Department has received numerous grants and donations over the year, which the department's fire chief says has helped it purchase and upgrade necessary equipment to better serve its community.

2 days ago

Twenty Arrests Made in Craighead County Sex Offender Compliance Operation, Deemed ‘Huge Success’

The Craighead County Sheriff’s Office has released new details regarding a recent multi-agency crackdown that led to the arrest of 20 registered sex offenders for compliance violations.

3 days ago

Calvin White Named as Next A-State Chancellor

The Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees on Monday approved the appointment of Dr. Calvin White Jr. as the next chancellor of A-State.

3 days ago

Harrisburg Mayor Orders Flock Cameras to be Taken Offline Amid Privacy Concerns

The ongoing debate over automated license plate readers has taken a visible turn in Poinsett County, where Harrisburg Mayor Justin Kimble ordered the city's Flock cameras be covered with black trash bags and taken offline.

3 days ago

DHS Releases ARHOME Outreach Toolkit Ahead of Full Launch of New Requirement

Resources now available on website, plus video series featuring former TV reporter to play at county offices

3 days ago

A-State to Host Leadership Excellence Conference this Month

The conference will celebrate a significant milestone.

3 days ago

Arkansas State Soccer: Horn Scores Brace in 3-2 win at ULM

Arkansas State (3-4-2, 1-2-0 SBC) soccer picks up their first conference win of the season on the road at ULM (3-8-1, 0-3-0 SBC) Sunday afternoon with a 3-2 final score at Brown Stadium.

3 days ago

A-State Announces List of Students Receiving Degrees in August Conferral

The list includes graduates from 43 states, territories and D.C., and 16 other countries.

3 days ago

American Red Cross Provides Tips on How to Prepare for Emergencies the Low-Cost, No-Cost Way

During National Preparedness Month, follow these American Red Cross readiness steps

4 days ago

University Announces Class of 2030 A-State Scholar Recipients

Thirty-five high-achieving freshmen at Arkansas State University have been awarded the prestigious A-State Scholar, the university's highest academic scholarship.

4 days ago

OPINION | A Fan’s Perspective

Lifelong A-State Fan Bob Troutt shares his thoughts on Arkansas State Football

4 days ago

Defense Reigns Supreme as Red Wolves Take Down Kennesaw State, 17-14

Trey Owens completed 24 passes on 31 attempts and totaled 244 yards plus a passing and rushing touchdown

4 days ago

Arkansas Department of Agriculture Reminds Producers of Voluntary Smoke Management Guidelines

Producers are urged to plan carefully and follow both the voluntary guidelines and all legal requirements to reduce risk.

5 days ago

A-State’s Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum to Offer Multiple Events in October

The Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum and Education Center at Piggott will host several events that may be of interest to attend in October.  

5 days ago

Harrisburg Wins Fox Football Faceoff Vote, Walnut Ridge Wins on the Field

Hornets earn $250 for their booster club after fans rally behind Harrisburg; Bobcats win Friday night's game 47-20

5 days ago

Ten More Face Charges in Jonesboro Sex Offender Compliance Check Operation

Ten more people face charges following their arrests in part of a sex offender compliance check operation in Jonesboro that occurred this week.

5 days ago

KASU to Host Live Fall Fundraiser in September and October

These fundraisers continue KASU’s efforts to offset funding challenges due to the elimination of federal support for public media.

5 days ago

Jonesboro Gas Prices Hover Near $4 as National Average Sets September Record

Local drivers are continuing to feel the pinch at the pump as gas prices in Jonesboro remain near the $4 mark, mirroring a nationwide trend of unseasonably high fuel costs.

5 days ago

Jonesboro Fire Department Announces In-Vehicle Alerts for Approaching Emergency Vehicles

The Jonesboro Fire Department is taking advantage of new technology that notifies drivers when an emergency vehicle is approaching while enroute to an incident.

5 days ago

Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Jonesboro Child Rape Case

A man who Jonesboro police said raped a child on multiple occasions has been sentenced to life in prison.

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