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Tarah Richardson named JRN Editor
Current editor Rachel Rudd will stay on as Chief Reporter; Nena Zimmer will continue as a contributing writer.
Scotland’s sixth birthday one to remember
What began as a quiet plea on Facebook turned into a heartwarming display of community spirit Saturday, after a Jonesboro woman’s call for help ensured her niece did not celebrate her sixth birthday alone
State House races set
Three of the five house districts will have races in the 2026 election cycle; the two state senators are in the middle of four-year terms and not up for election in 2026
A-State Men’s Basketball Wins Home Opener
The Red Wolves overcame an early deficit and upped their winning streak in home openers to 11 games, defeating Christian Brothers in a 95-67 decision
Women Red Wolves Surge in 4th Quarter for 76-67 win
Zyion Shannon led the Red Wolves in points for her second straight game, with 18 points on 55 percent efficiency
A-State Volleyball Rolls Past Old Dominion
First of three sports event day at First National Bank Areana; ASU Women's Basketball at 4pm, ASU Men's Basketball at 7pm
The CCCF announces grant programs for local nonprofits
New grant programs are available to nonprofits through the Craighead County Community Foundation.
3 days ago in National
College football coach John Beam from ‘Last Chance U’ has died after being shot, Oakland police say
Laney College football coach John Beam, who was featured in the Netflix series "Last Chance U", has died after being shot on campus, the Oakland Police Department said Friday, and a suspect has been arrested.
Walls going up at Jonesboro sports complex
Walls for the upcoming Ridge Athletics Center began installation this week.
NEA Baptist and UnitedHealthcare reach agreement
NEA Baptist will remain in network for those with UnitedHealthcare plans.
Red Wolf Express will not run for A-State game against Louisiana
The Red Wolf Express will not run for Arkansas State University’s home game against Louisiana on Thursday, Nov. 20.
The RESTORE Hub awarded $2M grant for IPSE program
A-State's RESTORE Hub receives $2M for inclusivity programs to support students with disabilities.
Early voting for Nettleton Public Schools millage continues
Early voting for the proposed millage increase for Nettleton Public Schools continued this week.
Parker McCollum coming to First National Bank Arena in Jonesboro
Parker McCollum announces Jonesboro as part of 2026 Tour.
ARDOT to host meeting on proposed road connection project in Jonesboro
The Arkansas Department of Transportation will be hosting a public hearing next week to discuss plans and environmental assessments for a proposed new road project in Jonesboro.
3 days ago in Sports
Ronaldo risks ban at World Cup after red card for elbowing Ireland defender in qualifying game
Cristiano Ronaldo is at serious risk of being banned for the first game of the 2026 World Cup if Portugal qualifies as expected. The soccer superstar was sent off for elbowing Ireland defender Dara O'Shea in the second half of a qualifying game Thursday that Portugal lost 2-0 in Dublin.
3 days ago in World
Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv kills 6 people and injures at least 35
Russia unleashed a major missile and drone barrage on Kyiv early Friday, killing six people, leaving gaping holes in apartment buildings and starting fires as the sound of explosions boomed across the city and lit up the night sky.
3 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Bad Bunny wins album of the year at the 2025 Latin Grammys, capping an electric night
It should come as a shock to no one: The 2026 Latin Grammy Awards were all about Bad Bunny. The Puerto Rican superstar won album of the year for his landmark release "Debí Tirar Más Fotos."
3 days ago in Sports, Trending
Ohtani is unanimous MVP for 4th time in winning NL honor as Judge edges Raleigh for 3rd AL accolade
Shohei Ohtani likes winning Most Valuable Player awards. He loves winning the World Series even more. The two-way Japanese star did both for a second season in a row for the Los Angeles Dodgers, earning his fourth career MVP on Thursday night while unanimously earning the National League honor.
Walmart CEO, Doug McMillon to retire in January
Walmart Inc. announced today that long-time CEO Doug McMillon will retire in January in a surprise move.
