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Education
1 day ago
Research and Technology Transfer Honors A-State Faculty at First Research Excellence Event

Honorees were celebrated during a program featuring individual recognitions and awards, and remarks from university research leadership.

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Crime & Safety
2 days 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
2 days 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
2 days 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.

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Crime & Safety
3 days ago
$2M Cash-Only Bond Given to Suspect in Fatal Shooting in Jonesboro

A West Memphis man arrested in connection with a Jonesboro shooting made his first court appearance Friday, where he was given a $2 million cash-only bond.

McAlister’s Deli to return to Jonesboro
Food
3 days ago
McAlister’s Deli to Return to Jonesboro

Real estate sale pending that would lead to new McAlister’s built at 2024 Fair Park Blvd

News
3 days ago
Arkansas State Soccer Announces Fall 2026 Schedule

Arkansas State Women’s Soccer announces its 2026 fall season schedule, headlined with nine home games and non-conference games hosting Central Arkansas and Little Rock.

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Health & Wellness
3 days ago
Arisa Health to Not Renew Contract for Community Mental Health Centers; 41 Counties, Including Craighead Affected

Arisa Health, which is the designated community mental health center (CMHC) in 41 counties in Arkansas, including all of Northeast Arkansas, will not submit a bid to the State of Arkansas for a new CMHC contract.

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