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Crime & Safety
2 hours ago
$200K Bond Given to Jonesboro Man Accused of Distributing Child Sexual Abuse Material

A Jonesboro man is being held on a $200,000 cash-only bond after police said he shared child sexual abuse material he had on his laptop with another person.

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Education
4 hours ago
Arkansas Boys State to Welcome 580 Students from 200 High Schools, Includes Craighead County Schools

Arkansas Boys State will welcome 580 young men from 200 high schools across the state to its 85th summer session.

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Education
7 hours ago
Leadership Change Coming to A-State’s College of Nursing and Health Professions

New executive leadership is coming to the Arkansas State University with the appointment of Dr. Stacy Walz as dean of the College of Nursing and Health Professions.

Community
1 day ago
NEA PRIDEfest 2026 Set for Downtown Jonesboro in June

NEA Progress and OutNEA announced that NEA PRIDEfest 2026 is set for mid-June.

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Education
1 day ago
College of Liberal Arts and Communication Announces Top Graduates for 2025-26

The most outstanding graduating students in the College of Liberal Arts and Communication were recognized during Arkansas State University’s Convocation of Scholars.

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Education
2 days ago
A-State Students Compete in National Student Advertising Competition 

The competition included participation from assistant professor Leslie Parker’s spring graphic design class of 22 students.

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Community
2 days ago
3D Printing Workshop, Teen Volunteer Opportunity and More Scheduled at Jonesboro Library

The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library has a workshop, a volunteer opportunity for teens, and more scheduled for later in May.

Business
2 days ago
A-State Partners with Epicenter Memphis on DRA-Funded EpicenterU Initiative

This investment will bolster economic development within the Delta region by building a strong and competitive pipeline of young entrepreneurs.

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