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Weather Updates
24 hours ago
EF-Unknown Rating Issued to Tornado that Touched Down Near Craighead/Poinsett County Line

A twister touched down near the Craighead/Poinsett County line during the tornado-warned storm last week, the National Weather Service said Monday.

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Crime & Safety
1 day ago
Hoxie Woman Arrested for Motor Vehicle Theft and Hit and Run Accident in Greene County

A Hoxie woman is being held in the Greene County jail after police said she stole a Camaro and failed to stop after striking another vehicle and fleeing the scene.

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Crime & Safety
1 day ago
New Work Zone Safety Public Service Announcements Feature Real-Life Experiences from ARDOT Employees

The advertisements are part of a concerted effort to provide a more direct, unfiltered approach to advancing work zone safety in Arkansas.

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Education
1 day 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
1 day 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
1 day 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
3 days 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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Arts & Entertainment
3 days ago
Jonesboro Library to Host May Events, Includes Practice ACT and Art Workshop

The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library has events planned for May for all ages, such as a practice ACT and an art workshop.

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