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Health & Wellness
19 hours ago
Local Experts Warn of Severe Tick Season in Northeast Arkansas

As summer temperatures peak across Northeast Arkansas, local experts are warning residents that a severe uptick in tick activity is posing a double threat to area families and their pets.

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Crime & Safety
20 hours ago
Paragould Woman Accused of Sexually Assaulting Child

A Paragould woman is accused of sexually assaulting a child.

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Crime & Safety
21 hours ago
Former A-State Football Player and NFL Scout Convicted for Murder of Pregnant Girlfriend

Former Arkansas State University football player and NFL scout Blaise Taylor has been convicted of murdering his pregnant girlfriend, according to multiple reports.

Health & Wellness
22 hours ago
Arkansas DHS Shifts Mental Health Requirements: What it Means for Craighead County

The contract, which begins on July 1, establishes clear expectations for crisis response, care coordination, forensic services, community-based treatment, and quality assurance to help seriously mentally ill adults receive timely care in their communities whenever possible.

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Food
1 day ago
Coca-Cola, Shadrachs Coffee to be Flagship Beverage Partners of First Community Bank Sportsplex in Jonesboro

Global icon and local favorite will fuel guests at Jonesboro’s new destination for sports, wellness, and community

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News
1 day ago
ARDOT Introduces New Online Fuel Transport Permit System

This system is designed to alleviate the administrative burden of maintaining and processing completed paper permits.

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Food
1 day ago
Arkansas’ Ban on Soft Drinks and Candy from Food Stamps Takes Effect

Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ waiver to ban soft drinks and candy from Arkansas’ Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP), also referred to as food stamps, went into effect on Wednesday.

Community
2 days ago
Cooling Stations Across Jonesboro

The City of Jonesboro is offering community cooling stations around town as summer temperatures soar.

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