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Health & Wellness
3 weeks ago
Broadway Receives Inaugural Ross-Lee Higher Ground Award from NYITCOM at A-State 

“Shane was instrumental in helping create our medical school, and he continues to serve as a loyal partner and ambassador for NYITCOM at A-State.”

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Education
3 weeks ago
Brookland Sisters Build Kindness Movement Through School Club, Children’s Book, and Community Outreach

Founded in October 2025 by Brookland Middle School students Willow Brown and Scout Brown, Blooming Beyond Bullying was created to encourage students to lead with kindness and help ensure that every child feels seen, valued, and included.

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Crime & Safety
3 weeks ago
$750K Bond Set for Paragould Man Accused of Raping a Juvenile

A Paragould man is behind bars on a $750,000 cash/surety bond after police said he raped a teenager under the age of 16.

Jonesboro Westside is deep and is always a contender, and this year features Corbit Hiser (left), who qualified for the Champion of Champions shoot-off with a perfect 50-for-50 in the East Region tournament.
Sports
3 weeks ago
Craighead County Well-Represented in Youth Shooting Sports State Championship

Six Craighead County student-athletes are leading a local contingent into the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s Youth Shooting Sports State Championships this weekend.

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Education
3 weeks ago
A-State Professor Secures Grant to Increase Federal Funding Opportunities

Arkansas State University professor Dr. Andrew “Drew” Fleming was one of 12 selected statewide to receive the Emerging Research Leaders Program grant.

News
3 weeks ago
Jonesboro Man Dead After Wednesday’s Fatal Crash on U.S. 49

A Jonesboro man is dead after a crash that occurred on U.S. 49 Wednesday afternoon.

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Crime & Safety
3 weeks ago
Paragould Sex Offender Held on $100K Bond For Failing to Comply With Reporting Requirements

A Paragould sex offender is being held on a $100,000 cash/surety bond after police said he failed to abide by his reporting requirements due to having multiple unregistered accounts on his phone.

Crime & Safety
3 weeks ago
Arkansas Fire Fatalities Rise in 2026, Arkansas State Fire Marshal’s Office Says

State officials are urging Arkansans to act now by installing smoke alarms, testing them monthly, and replacing batteries as needed.

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Crime & Safety
3 weeks ago
$100K Bond Set for Jonesboro Man in Domestic Battery Case Involving Previous Victim

A Jonesboro man is being held on a $100,000 cash/surety bond after police said he assaulted a victim who had been involved in a previous domestic case.

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Crime & Safety
3 weeks ago
Jonesboro Man Accused of Kidnapping, Sexually Assaulting Ex-Girlfriend

A Jonesboro man faces multiple felony charges and life in prison after deputies said he tied his ex-girlfriend up, beat her until she lost consciousness, and sexually assaulted her.

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