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Dry conditions, extreme heat and widespread burn bans are adding new challenges as Northeast Arkansas farmers prepare for post-harvest field burning — while a deadly 2023 crash serves as a warning about the dangers of smoke on area highways.
Agriculture
2 hours ago
Arkansas Department of Agriculture Reminds Producers of Voluntary Smoke Management Guidelines

Producers are urged to plan carefully and follow both the voluntary guidelines and all legal requirements to reduce risk.

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Fall Guide
5 hours ago
A-State’s Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum to Offer Multiple Events in October

The Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum and Education Center at Piggott will host several events that may be of interest to attend in October.  

Giving Guide
24 hours ago
KASU to Host Live Fall Fundraiser in September and October

These fundraisers continue KASU’s efforts to offset funding challenges due to the elimination of federal support for public media.

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News
1 day ago
Jonesboro Fire Department Announces In-Vehicle Alerts for Approaching Emergency Vehicles

The Jonesboro Fire Department is taking advantage of new technology that notifies drivers when an emergency vehicle is approaching while enroute to an incident.

Crime & Safety
1 day ago
Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Jonesboro Child Rape Case

A man who Jonesboro police said raped a child on multiple occasions has been sentenced to life in prison.

Crime & Safety
1 day ago
Jonesboro Man Held on $150K Bond for Internet Stalking, Sexual Assault of Minor

A Jonesboro man is being held on a $150,000 cash/surety bond following an investigation into the sexual assault of a minor he met on social media.

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Traffic
1 day ago
Accident Causes Lane Blockages at Highland and Red Wolf

Drivers in Jonesboro should expect delays as a traffic accident has caused a blockage at a major intersection.

Sports
1 day ago
Arkansas State Falls Short in Match with Southern Miss, 1-0

Arkansas State (2-4-2, 0-2-0 SBC) soccer, despite an aggressive attack to bookend the match, fell short in a 1-0 match to Southern Miss (4-3-2, 1-1-0 SBC) Thursday afternoon at the A-State Soccer Complex.

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