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Government & Politics
19 hours ago
Gov. Sanders Announces Appointments, 3 from Jonesboro

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced appointments to various boards and commissions on Thursday, with three appointees from Jonesboro.

Education
21 hours ago
Ella K. Gall Memorial Scholarship to Support Physical Therapist Assistant Students 

Ella’s family established the scholarship as a way to honor her life and help others complete their educational dreams.

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Crime & Safety
23 hours ago
Drug Task Force Sting in Jonesboro Leads to Meth Trafficking Charges, $100K Bond

During a drug investigation, the Second Judicial Drug Task Force received information that 41-year-old Nicholas Marquette Scott, of Conway, was selling meth in Jonesboro.

Health & Wellness
1 day ago
NYITCOM at A-State Announces Partnerships with University of Guam, Two Hospital Systems in U.S. Territory

This unique partnership creates a bi-directional benefit in meeting the physician shortages in both Guam and the Mississippi Delta region.

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Crime & Safety
1 day ago
$125K Bond for Jonesboro Man Who Reportedly Sent Threatening Videos Before Firing Shots

According to the probable cause affidavit, Whitman began texting the victim and told her he was going to shoot her. He allegedly added that she was going to “meet Drac,” shorthand for Draco, a manufacturer of AK-47-style firearms.

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Arts & Entertainment
1 day ago
Festival of Flowers Hosted at A-State Brings the Community Together

A-State’s Department of Art + Design has a three-day event planned starting Wednesday that combines ecology and art for the campus and wider community.

Arts & Entertainment
1 day ago
Valley View Blazer Band to Perform Piece Composed in Band Member’s Memory

“We could have that avenue to tell people how we feel and how much we miss him, how much we loved him, and kind of share some of those experiences that we have with him through music.”

Local Experts
1 day ago
THE EXPERT | From the Blind to the Back Porch: The Time for Drake Waterfowl Gear

If you’re anything like the guys who walk through our doors at DNW Outdoors, you don’t stop needing good gear just because the hunting season’s over.

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