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Jonesboro woman killed in Friday morning crash

Mirinda Neldon, 71, Jonesboro was killed in the single vehicle accident

1 week ago

Red Wolves open 2025 slate with win over Southeast Missouri

Arkansas State football opened the 2025 season strong, riding a crisp passing attack to a 42-24 win over Southeast Missouri on Saturday night at Centennial Bank Stadium.

2 weeks ago

Paint the Town Red Week concludes in downtown Jonesboro with Great A-State Block Party

A sea of red and black washed over downtown Jonesboro Friday evening as the community gathered to mark the end of the 28th annual Paint the Town Red Week with the Great A-State Block Party.

2 weeks ago

2025 Northeast Arkansas District Fair schedule and information

The 2025 Northeast Arkansas District Fair is scheduled for later in September, which will feature nine days of rides, food and live entertainment.

2 weeks ago

Know Before You Go: A-State vs SEMO

Red Wolves kickoff 2025 football season Saturday at 6pm at Centennial Bank Stadium

2 weeks ago

A-State cross country to begin 2025 campaign at Memphis Twilight

Arkansas State cross country opens the 2025 campaign on Saturday, Aug. 30, in the City Auto Memphis Twilight Classic hosted by Christian Brothers University.

2 weeks ago

FOA announces Stage, Too Weekends September lineup

Stage, Too Weekends announced its event lineup for September.

2 weeks ago

Affordable family-friendly activities in Craighead County

A rising cost of living can make it hard for modern families to make ends meet. When looking for ways to have fun together, families have a wealth of free or low-cost options to consider.

2 weeks ago

5 A-State graduates to be recognized as 2025 Emerging Young Alumni

The 2025 recipients of the Emerging Young Alumni Award at Arkansas State University have been announced by the A-State Alumni Association and Student Philanthropy Council.

2 weeks ago

Lewis named A-State Faculty Athletics Representative

Arkansas State University has announced Neil Griffin College of Business Professor Dr. Mark Lewis as the University's Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR), effective immediately. 

2 weeks ago

State charges against man accused of supplying fentanyl resulting in Craighead County inmate’s death nolle prossed

State prosecutors nolle prossed the charges for a man accused of supplying fentanyl that resulted in an inmate's death at the Craighead County Detention Center.

2 weeks ago

Jonesboro Youth Trap Team brings home awards at national trapshooting championships

The Jonesboro Youth Trap Team won numerous awards at the 2025 AIM Grand National Trapshooting Championships in July.

2 weeks ago

College of Veterinary Medicine at A-State adds 2 professors to faculty

The College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) at Arkansas State University has added two new faculty members to the growing college instructional staff. 

2 weeks ago

The Warrior Center to host job fair in Jonesboro

The Warrior Center, a faith-based nonprofit, will be hosting its fourth “Your Future Awaits” Job Fair in September.

2 weeks ago

1 fatality in crash on Craighead/Greene County line

A vehicle crash on the Craighead County/Greene County line resulted in one death, police said.

2 weeks ago

Sanders issues executive order allocating $1.5M for communities affected by April storms, flooding

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders issued an executive order on Wednesday allocating more funding for communities affected by the severe storms and flooding in April.

2 weeks ago

Jonesboro woman accused of crashing into house while intoxicated

Police arrested a Jonesboro woman after they said she crashed into a house while driving intoxicated and ran from the scene.

2 weeks ago

Blytheville man accused of robbing Jonesboro Dollar General given $750K bond

A Blytheville man is being held on a $750,000 cash/surety bond following a Sunday night robbery in Jonesboro.

2 weeks ago

16th annual Walk of Remembrance and Hope scheduled for September in Jonesboro

NEA ShareHope will be hosting its 16th annual Walk of Remembrance and Hope in September as it continues to support families who have lost an infant.

2 weeks ago

Haag Brown adds new agent with Jonesboro ties to Northwest Arkansas team

Haag Brown Commercial announced Dawson Wagner joined its brokerage team in Northwest Arkansas as its newest agent.

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