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Student-Organized TEDx Conference Returning to A-State After 10 Years
The theme for this event is "Ideas Worth Spreading," and will feature a lineup of 26 speakers from a variety of backgrounds.
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Valley View High School Students Dismissing Early Due to Power Outage
Valley View High School students are being dismissed early due to a power outage.
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One Killed, One Injured in Highway 18 Crash in Craighead County
One person was killed and another was injured in a two-vehicle collision in Craighead County last Friday.
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Jonesboro Committee Forwards Resolution Regarding Land Use Agreement for Planned Children’s Museum
The Public Services Council Committee on Tuesday forwarded a resolution regarding a land use agreement with the planned Northeast Arkansas Children's Museum.
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THE EXPERT | All About Gas Logs
While a traditional wood-burning fire has its charm, it can be less appealing for daily use. Chris West Plumbing has what you need to know about using gas logs instead.
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Man in Threatening Letter Campaign Case Faces New Charges in Craighead County
A Forrest City man previously arrested for a threatening letter campaign in Paragould is now facing additional charges for similar harassment in Craighead County.
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“Come Just as You Are”: David and Ashley Eckstein Bring Message of Resilience to Northeast Arkansas
It was a mixture of Major League Baseball history and local community support Monday night as 2006 World Series MVP David Eckstein and author/entrepreneur Ashley Eckstein visited Jonesboro.
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Jonesboro Committee Forwards Pedestrian Safety Infrastructure Resolution to City Council
Jonesboro's Public Safety Council Committee forwarded a resolution Tuesday that aims to install new pedestrian safety infrastructure in downtown Jonesboro.
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Student-Involved Political Debates Come to A-State in October
Arkansas State University’s ASU-TV will host three political debates in October for candidates vying for office.
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Arkansas State University and First Community Bank Sportsplex Announce Official Education Partnership
Arkansas State University and the First Community Bank Sportsplex, today announced they have reached a multiyear deal that will designate Arkansas State University as the Sportsplex’s Official Education Partner and name the complex cafe the Red Wolves Cafe.
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Jonesboro Elks Lodge 498 to Host ‘Law & Order Breakfast’ Honoring Local Heroes
The lodge said the event is dedicated to thanking those who protect and serve communities, offering a free meal to all law enforcement, firefighters, and first responders.
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Bay Harvest Festival to Celebrate 50 Years in October
"Fifty years of anything is a big deal," said Bay Harvest Festival co-chairwoman Tami Hamilton Williams. "Our community looks forward to this every year. Everybody gets together, takes the time to fellowship with each other."
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Accident Blocks Northbound Lanes on U.S. 49
A traffic accident is causing delays on U.S. 49 in Craighead County.
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Traffic Flow Changes Coming to Joe Mack Campbell Park Starting Sept. 19
Visitors heading to Joe Mack Campbell Park will need to adjust their plans starting next week as a new traffic pattern will go into effect at the park's access points.
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Ryan Vaughan Stepping Away From KAIT After 25 Years
KAIT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Vaughan announces he will leave television at the end of 2026 after 25 years of forecasting weather for Region 8
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Jonesboro Zoning Board Approves Variances for New Chick-Fil-A Restaurant Construction
On Tuesday, the Jonesboro Board of Zoning Adjustments approved three variances to pave the way for a new Chick-fil-A restaurant at 3504 Southern Creek Lane.
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Northeast Arkansas Regional Leadership Accelerator Academy Application Open
The program emphasizes hands-on learning and real-world application, equipping leaders to immediately apply what they learn within their organizations and communities.
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Jonesboro Man Arrested After Argument Over Baby Wipes Leads to Rollover Crash
Police arrested a Jonesboro man after they said he grabbed the steering wheel of a moving vehicle during an argument over baby wipes, causing the car to crash into a ditch and roll over with his girlfriend and baby inside.
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Pumpkin Hollow Opening Weekend Postponed Due to Extreme Heat
According to an update shared on the Pumpkin Hollow Facebook page, the decision was made out of an abundance of caution regarding the upcoming temperatures.
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Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month Marked with Events, Programming on, off A-State Campus
Arkansas State University is celebrating Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month beginning today (Sept. 15), with events and programming through Oct. 14.
