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Education
2 months ago
Jo Ann Nalley to Receive Honorary Doctoral Degree from Arkansas State University

Arkansas State University will confer the honorary Doctor of Public Service degree upon Jo Ann Nalley of Jonesboro, one of A-State’s longest serving and most dedicated staff members.

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Agriculture
2 months ago
A-State’s College of Agriculture Announces Top Graduating Students for 2025-26

The College of Agriculture at Arkansas State University recognized its outstanding students for the 2025-26 academic year during Convocation of Scholars.

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News
2 months ago
Late-Inning Heartbreak Sends Arkansas State to Series Loss at Old Dominion

Red Wolves rebound from shutout with dominant win but surrender Sunday finale on walk-off to drop Sun Belt road series 2-1.

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Outdoors
2 months ago
Apply for a 2026 Arkansas Elk Hunting Permit May 1

Hunters interested in pursuing Arkansas’s largest big game animal can apply for a limited hunting permit draw.

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Crime & Safety
2 months ago
Jonesboro Man Accused of Shooting into Multiple Businesses, Stealing in Burglary Spree

A Jonesboro man faces several charges after police said he stole a vehicle and shot his way into several businesses during an armed burglary spree last month.

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Outdoors
2 months ago
Leave ‘Abandoned’ Wildlife Where You Find It, Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Says

It can be a shock to a person to see these young animals in such a helpless position, but this is how these species survive.

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News
2 months ago
The Jonesboro Right Now Mother’s Day Gallery 2026, presented by Ron’s Catfish

One lucky entry to the Mother’s Day Gallery will receive a $100 gift card to Ron’s Catfish!

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Crime & Safety
2 months ago
Michigan Sex Offender Accused of Failure to Register While Residing in Jonesboro

A Michigan sex offender is being held on a $950,000 cash/surety bond after police said he failed to register in Arkansas while residing in Jonesboro.

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Pet Lovers Guide
2 months ago
New Dog Training Business to Open in Jonesboro

The Dog Wizard NEA is officially set to open May 1.

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Crime & Safety
2 months ago
Brookland Man Accused of High-Speed Chase Leading to Multiple Injuries, Held on $150K Bond

A Brookland man is being held on a $150,000 cash/surety bond and faces several charges after police said he led them on a high-speed chase that resulted in multiple people getting hurt.

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