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Crews responding to structure fire in Jonesboro

Jonesboro Fire Department crews are working a structure fire.

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Jonesboro sanitation routes to be on adjusted schedules for MLK Day holiday

Sanitation routes for the City of Jonesboro will be on adjusted schedules for the upcoming Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.

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‘Where Do We Go From Here?’ events set for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Celebrations to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will be held at Arkansas State University and throughout the Jonesboro community in the days surrounding the holiday.

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City of Jonesboro, Foundation of Arts accepting applications for painting traffic signal cabinets

Some cabinets have already been painted as part of previous beautification efforts and will be repainted, while others will be painted for the first time.

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A-State ties program record for steals in 41-Point win over Louisiana

The 28 steals also ties the Sun Belt record for most steals in a league game.

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Jonesboro High School step team surprised with $50,000 ‘Walking Together’ grant

On Jan. 15, Jonesboro High School (JHS) staff members presented a check to the school’s Tau Delta Pi Step Team.

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St. Bernards Hand & Wrist Center Opens, led by Hand, Wrist Surgeon Dr. Safder Hasan

Dr. Hasan and his team will incorporate therapies and surgeries for injuries and disorders affecting the hands, wrists, and arms. 

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A-State suffers setback at South Alabama

Arkansas State men’s basketball fell in a 91-87 overtime decision at South Alabama on Thursday night inside The Mitchell Center.

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EAB Media sells share of radio signals in Arkansas

EAB Media has agreed to sell a large group of its radio properties in central Arkansas and the River Valley region.

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St. Bernards, Valley View launch on-campus sports medicine clinic to reduce lost class time

The clinic offers physical therapy to any student, athlete or not, and staff member to enable them to stay on campus and avoid missing days.

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Scientists call another near-record hot year a ‘warning shot’ of a shifting, dangerous climate

Earth's average temperature last year hovered among one of the three hottest on record, while the past three years indicate that warming could be speeding up, international climate monitoring teams reported.

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NASA sends 4 astronauts back to Earth in first medical evacuation

An astronaut in need of doctors' care departed the International Space Station with three crewmates on Wednesday in NASA's first medical evacuation.

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Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes: ‘I want to be ready for Week 1’ after ACL surgery

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes intends to be ready for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season. Mahomes had surgery in mid-December to repair two torn ligaments in his left knee, and he said during a Zoom call Thursday that his rehab is "hitting all the checkpoints" that could get him back for summer workouts and perhaps even training camp this fall.

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Harry Styles announces first album in 4 years, ‘Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally’

In this world, it's just him: Harry Styles has announced that his long-awaited, fourth studio album will arrive this spring.

JDHC leaders, state legislators and more break ground on the facility

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Jonesboro Human Development Center celebrates groundbreaking of new Wellness Center

Officials and community members gathered Thursday afternoon to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Jonesboro Human Development Center's upcoming Wellness Center.

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Division 4 circuit judge candidates participate in Kiwanis Club debate

The Second Judicial District represents Craighead, Clay, Crittenden, Greene, Mississippi, and Poinsett counties.

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Early morning accident on I-555 results in pedestrian fatality

Jared Smith, 29, was standing in the northbound lane of I-555 due to a previous crash, when he was hit by a 2003 Dodge Ram.

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Craighead County issues burn ban due to increased fire hazard

This directive was requested from the Craighead County District Fire Chiefs, in collaboration with the Arkansas Forestry Services, to protect lives and property.

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Jonesboro fatal crash victim identified

The victim of a fatal crash involving two semi-trucks has been identified as Robert Furches, 71, from Millington, TN.

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Jonesboro angler hooks first Legacy Lunker bass in Village Creek State Park

Kevin Riney called the Legacy Lunker Hotline as soon as he caught the fish. 

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5 hours ago in News, Sports & Outdoors

A-State ties program record for steals in 41-Point win over Louisiana

female basketball player action shot with white Arkansas State uniform

The 28 steals also ties the Sun Belt record for most steals in a league game.

6 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Education, News, Sports & Outdoors

Jonesboro High School step team surprised with $50,000 ‘Walking Together’ grant

group of young women holding check presented to JHS step team

On Jan. 15, Jonesboro High School (JHS) staff members presented a check to the school’s Tau Delta Pi Step Team.

8 hours ago in News, Sports & Outdoors

A-State suffers setback at South Alabama

black man with basketball in Red Wolves jersey on court action shot

Arkansas State men’s basketball fell in a 91-87 overtime decision at South Alabama on Thursday night inside The Mitchell Center.