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Breakfast business brisk ahead of 11am kickoff
Business at Jonesboro area breakfast restaurants was brisk Saturday morning
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Affidavit: Loaded gun, $2,600 in cash, 600+ grams of suspected marijuana seized in Jonesboro bust
Two Blytheville men are facing multiple felony charges after police said an attempt to serve a warrant resulted in the discovery of more than 600 grams of suspected marijuana, over $2,000 in cash, and a loaded firearm in Jonesboro.
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Blytheville man accused of choking girlfriend, firing gun during domestic assault in Jonesboro
Police arrested a Blytheville man after they said he choked his girlfriend and fired a handgun twice inside a Jonesboro apartment during a domestic assault.
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A-State Men’s Basketball Drops Matchup at Stephen F. Austin, 90-65
The Arkansas State men’s basketball team (1-1, 0-0 SBC) fell behind early and could not recover at Stephen F. Austin (2-0, 0-0 SLC), dropping a 90-65 decision on Friday night.
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Shots fired during attempted robbery
Jonesboro Police responded to a shots-fired call at the Gladiolus Express Exxon, 3511 Harrisburg Road, Friday night.
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DAR presents $47K to Beck Veterans Center to support Veterans Cottages of Jonesboro
The Daughters of the American Revolution on Friday presented the Beck Veterans Center with $47,000 to support Veterans Cottages of Jonesboro during a ceremony at the Arkansas State University ROTC Armory.
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Crisler announces campaign for Craighead County Tax Collector
Jenny Crisler announced Friday her campaign for Craighead County Tax Collector.
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Arkansas State powers past Texans in overtime victory
Arkansas State women’s basketball followed closely behind Tarleton State through regulation, but exploded in overtime for the 10-point victory.
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Police: Raid uncovers gambling operation, marijuana transactions at Jonesboro apartment
Two Jonesboro men are facing multiple felony charges after agents said the duo ran a gambling operation and sold marijuana at an apartment that had been under surveillance for weeks.
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Bay man held on $250K bond accused of possessing firearm on school property
A Bay man is behind bars on a $250,000 cash/surety bond after police said he was found walking on a school’s parking lot while armed with a pistol.
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Hoffman announces candidacy for Craighead County Tax Collector
Stephanie A. Hoffman announced her candidacy for Craighead County Tax Collector on Friday.
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Autism advocates to speak at A-State
Two autism advocates will speak at an autism awareness event titled "Autism: The Way I See It" later in November, hosted by Arkansas State University's College of Agriculture.
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University of Mississippi students inducted into Phi Kappa Phi honor society, Jonesboro students among them
University of Mississippi students, including some from Jonesboro, were welcomed into the Phi Kappa Phi honor society, one of the nation's oldest and most prestigious honor societies for all academic disciplines.
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Panel discusses proactive school safety strategies for NEA schools
Northeast Arkansas parents, school officials and community leaders gathered on Thursday to discuss investing in proactive school safety strategies.
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St. Bernards elevates emergency care by integrating physical therapy
St. Bernards Medical Center announced on Thursday it has incorporated physical therapy services within its Emergency Department, the first hospital in Arkansas to add this extra layer of care.
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A-State convenes leaders to explore next steps for jobs, investment and opportunity
An audience of 600 leaders from business, education, and government gathered Thursday for the Catalyst: NEA Economic Development & Leadership Forum at the Embassy Suites Red Wolf Convention Center in Jonesboro.
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Carvell Family Endowed Scholarship will assist first generation college students at A-State
Arkansas State University has announced the establishment of the Carvell Family Endowed Scholarship, a $25,000 fund created to support and encourage first generation college students attending Arkansas State University.
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JoyFest set for December in downtown Jonesboro
Kick off the Christmas season at the seventh annual JoyFest in downtown Jonesboro on the first Saturday in December with loads of holiday fun for all ages.
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Crews responding to fire on Nettleton
Crews are responding to a structure fire on Nettleton Avenue.
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Part of Main Street to be closed Friday
A part of Main Street will be temporarily closed on Friday.
