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JRN Pets of the Week: Meet Sonny and Agatha
Each week, Jonesboro Right Now teams up with the Northeast Arkansas Humane Society (NEAHS) to feature local pets available for adoption.
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Northeast Arkansas Donates More Than 33,000 School Supplies During 21st Annual Stuff the Bus
Nearly $10,000 in cash donations will purchase thousands more supplies for students
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Duck Classic Returns for its 24th Year in December, Aims to Top a Record-Breaking Year
One of Northeast Arkansas's largest traditions is gearing up for its 24th year as the annual Duck Classic prepares to return this December.
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NYITCOM at A-State Holds White Coat Ceremony to Welcome Class of 2030
The Class of 2030 is the 11th class on NYITCOM’s Arkansas campus representing 23 different states, including 26 new medical students from Arkansas
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New ASU Leaders Promise Continuity, Collaboration as Shields and White Begin New Roles
Shields and White say Arkansas State's momentum will continue through teamwork, communication and a shared vision for the future
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Fall Festivals and Events in Northeast Arkansas
We’ve compiled a list of all kinds of festivals and events happening across NEA this fall.
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Pumpkin Patches and Haunted Houses in Northeast Arkansas
Need to know where to grab the perfect pumpkins and experience the best haunted frights?
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City of Jonesboro Clarifies Zoning Codes in Tractor Supply Relocation Denial
Following a variance denial at a recent Board of Zoning Adjustments (BZA) meeting, the city of Jonesboro is working to clarify the application of its redevelopment codes and explore a potential compromise with TSC.
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Stafford and Frigo Earn National Marconi Award Nomination
Longtime 104.9 The Fox morning team among five finalists nationwide for Small Market Personality of the Year
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Murder Suspect Held on $2M Bond After High-Speed Chase Ends in Rollover near Bay
A man wanted for murder in Tennessee is facing a slew of new charges in Arkansas following a high-speed chase involving a tactical intervention by state troopers.
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Man Involved in Fatal July Shooting in Jonesboro Faces Drug Charges, 35K Bond
A Jonesboro man faces a felony drug charge after police, executing a search warrant following a fatal July 6 shooting, found marijuana inside his home, according to court documents.
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A-State UPD Maintains National Law Enforcement Accreditation by CALEA
The Arkansas State University Police Department was awarded national accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc.
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Paragould Day Care Worker Charged with Felony Battery After Toddler Injured
A local day care worker faces a felony charge after state officials and law enforcement investigated an incident that left a 3-year-old child with injuries.
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NYITCOM’s Rajagopalan Receives $573K Grant for Cardiovascular Disease Research
This funding will further his research regarding the impact thyroid dysfunction has on cardiovascular disease, which is the leading cause of death in the United States.
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Land Auction Scheduled for Craighead, Mississippi, and Poinsett Counties
Bidders will soon have the opportunity to purchase tax-delinquent property across three Northeast Arkansas counties in a single event.
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Lauren Alaina to Perform Free Pregame Concert at A-State’s Tailgate City
Grand Ole Opry member to headline Tailgate City before Sept. 12 Red Wolves home opener against West Georgia
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A-State Professor Helping Military Veterans Through Concussion Screening Tool
One Arkansas State University professor is using a sports medicine assessment originally developed for student-athletes to help military veterans after returning from deployment.
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Minor Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash on US 49 in Brookland
A minor driver in a Ford F-150 was killed in a motor vehicle accident just after midnight on July 29.
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AGFC Dove Fields Available for Permit-Based Hunting; Apply Aug. 1-15
All permitted fields will open to hunting on a first-come, first-served basis the Monday after opening weekend and be available throughout dove season.
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UAMS Researchers Seeking Participants for Summer Pregnancy Study
As part of the UAMS Institute for Community Health Innovation’s Maternal and Reproductive Community Health Center, researchers are looking for women living in Arkansas who are pregnant between now and October to participate in the study.
