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Community
3 minutes ago
Jonesboro University Heights Lions Club to Display Flags for Armed Forces Day

Flags are displayed at least 10 times per year, including national holidays and special days, weather permitting.

Crime & Safety
18 hours ago
UPDATE | Crews Responding to Large Fire in Jonesboro, Road Blocked

Part of Highland Drive is blocked due to a fire, Jonesboro E911 Dispatch said.

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Education
18 hours ago
A-State Presents Distinguished Performance Awards to Staff

The 33rd annual Distinguished Performance Awards at Arkansas State University were presented to seven staff members and one departmental team.  

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Health & Wellness
19 hours ago
Lighthouse Education Cooperative Receives $5,000 Grant to Enhance Campus Safety

The funding provided three new Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs), which were installed across campus in April.

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Arts & Entertainment
20 hours ago
Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum and Educational Center to Host Writers’ Retreat

This retreat will allow writers to collaborate and inspire, and be inspired by others. Several activities will take place, including craft talk, writing, mentoring and reading.  

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Crime & Safety
2 days ago
$100K Bond Set for Jonesboro Man Accused of Threatening to Kill Multiple People, Tampering With Evidence

A Jonesboro man is being held on a $100,000 cash/surety bond after police said he damaged a home and threatened to kill multiple people earlier this month.

Person with an emoji face mask holds a giant Arkansas Scholarship Lottery check for $50,000, standing in front of a 'WINNER' backdrop.
News
2 days ago
Jonesboro Couple Claims $50,000 Lottery Prize with Mother’s Day Ticket

A quick trip to the gas station on Mother’s Day led a Jonesboro couple to an instant lottery win.

Education
2 days ago
Arkansas State University Systems Announces New Scholarship Targeting Arkansas Nontraditional Students

Scholarship funds are available for use at any ASU System institution, including Arkansas State University in Jonesboro.

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