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Community
3 hours ago
Jonesboro Students Get Hands-On Experience with Medical Robotics at St. Bernards

“Getting some visual and hands-on experience with a medical robot, with us being such a big medical town, is, I think, really important.”

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News
5 hours ago
Family Crisis Center Celebrates Grand Opening of Sexual Assault Support Services Center in Jonesboro

The Family Crisis Center celebrated the grand opening of its Sexual Assault Support Services center on Wednesday afternoon.

Arts & Entertainment
22 hours ago
Jason Aldean Benefit Concert in Forrest City Raises $170K for Arkansas Food Banks

The concert marked Greenway’s 8th annual food bank fundraiser to feature Aldean, continuing a long-standing commitment to turning community support into meaningful impact.

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Education
23 hours ago
A-State Media Students Capture 55 Awards in State Association Competition

Arkansas State University students earned 55 awards at the Arkansas College Media Association’s annual spring convention.

Children gather around a long table under a red-and-gray canopy, watching a woman with tattoos explain a craft with small plant jars and supplies on the table.
Education
23 hours ago
Primary School Students Gather on A-State Campus for Earth Day Celebration

“If you teach somebody at a young age, how important it is to recycle, how important it is to conserve things, then they’ll take it into their adulthood.”

Small white cafe with pink door and outdoor seating, pink tables, and striped umbrellas outside the entrance.
Food
24 hours ago
Abby Cakes in Jonesboro Announces Closure

Abby Cakes announced it will soon be closing.

Two women in a library pose together, smiling, holding a bright cartoon book between them.
Community
1 day ago
Library Partners with Keep Jonesboro Beautiful for Earth Month Litter Kit Distribution

This initiative supports a shared goal of fostering community pride, responsibility, and environmental awareness throughout Jonesboro during Earth Month and beyond.

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Crime & Safety
1 day ago
Discussion Regarding Location for Second Jonesboro Police Station Continues in Committee

The Public Safety Committee on Tuesday heard more discussions regarding the location of a second police station in Jonesboro.

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