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Education
2 hours ago
A-State Athletics Breaks Department GPA Record for Second Straight Semester

Arkansas State Athletics recently completed the spring semester with a school-record 3.25 all-department GPA and 244 student-athletes who earned a place on the Athletics Director’s Honor Roll.

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Sports
1 day ago
A-State Track and Field Qualifies 12 Athletes for NCAA West First Rounds

Twelve Arkansas State athletes are set to compete on May 27-30 at John McDonnell Field in Fayetteville.

Over Two Inches of Rain Fell Friday
Weather Updates
2 days ago
Over Two Inches of Rain Fell Friday

Northeast Arkansas finally got a meaningful dose of rain

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Crime & Safety
2 days ago
Tyronza Man Arrested After Allegedly Stalking Daughter, Threatening to Shoot Multiple People

A Tyronza man is facing multiple charges after police said he harassed his daughter and threatened to shoot multiple people following her move from his home.

News
2 days ago
Portion of Craighead County Road to Close Starting Tuesday for Road Work

A portion of a Craighead County road will be closed starting Tuesday for road work.

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Crime & Safety
2 days ago
Man Held on $100K Bond, Accused of Fleeing from Jonesboro Officers, Throwing Baggie of Cocaine

A man is behind bars on a $100,000 cash/surety bond after police said a routine traffic stop led to a chase in Jonesboro, where he allegedly discarded over 25 grams of cocaine.

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News
2 days ago
Lake City Volunteer Fire Department Among 65 Rural Fire Departments Awarded Wildland Fire Suppression Kit

The Arkansas Department of Agriculture awarded wildland fire suppression kits to 65 rural fire departments across the state, including a Craighead County fire department.

Arts & Entertainment
2 days ago
Jonesboro Library Launches “Hooked on Books” Adult Book Club

The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library is launching a new adult book club, Hooked on Books, with its first meeting scheduled in June.

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