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UPDATE | National Weather Service: Enhanced risk for severe weather in Jonesboro on Sunday
Jonesboro and parts of Northeast Arkansas are under an enhanced risk for severe weather Sunday.
Audit: Nettleton payments sent to fraudulent account, report referred to prosecutors
The district recovered about $1.58 million through its bank, leaving a loss of roughly $204,890 according to a report in The Sun
A-State takes first game in Southern Miss series
The win over a top-10 team in front of a record crowd of 1,748
Manila rallies in second half to capture first girls basketball state championship
Championship MVP Lucy Farmer led the Lady Lions with 14 points
17 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending
Ryan Coogler aware of potential Oscar history ahead but focused on ‘Sinners’ team before ceremony
Ryan Coogler understands what Sunday night could mean for Oscar history. He's just not dwelling on it. Instead, the Oscar-nominated filmmaker is looking forward to spending one more night with his "Sinners" collaborators who helped bring the film to life.
17 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Morrissey calls off concert in Spain after local festivities deprived him of sleep
British rock star Morrissey won't perform a concert in Valencia after festivities in the Spanish city kept him from getting a proper night's rest, the former frontman of The Smiths said Thursday.
Bono man accused of shooting brother in the hand following Facebook threats
Deputies arrested a Bono man after they said he shot his brother early Wednesday morning and had posted threats on Facebook prior.
17 hours ago in National, Trending
US forecasts blizzard, polar vortex, heat dome and atmospheric river all at once
Days of downpours have begun in Hawaii. The Southwest will soon bake with day after day of record 100-degree-plus (38 Celsius-plus) heat. Two storms will dump snow by the foot over northern Great Lakes states. And the dreaded polar vortex will again invade the Midwest and East with soul-crushing Arctic chill. This forecast of extremes comes as weather whiplash has already hit much of the East.
Former Lazzari’s building serves Jonesboro one last time as JFD training site
The Jonesboro Fire Department utilized the commercial building for real-world rescue and training exercises.
Jonesboro mother accused of exposing kids to meth, cocaine, and THC
A Jonesboro woman is being held on a $250,000 cash/surety bond after police said her three young children, including a 10-month-old baby, tested positive for meth, cocaine, and THC.
UAMS Centers on Aging to host senior safety event in Jonesboro
The University of Arkansas Centers on Aging Northeast will host a safety event for seniors next week.
23 hours ago in National
Key inflation gauge worsened in January, before Iran war lifted gas prices
An inflation gauge closely monitored by the Federal Reserve moved higher in January in the latest sign that prices were persistently elevated even before the Iran war caused spikes in oil and gas costs.
23 hours ago in Olympics, Sports
Paralympians ski in shorts and T-shirts, and some ask: Shouldn’t these Games be earlier?
At this month's Milan Cortina Paralympics, some athletes competed in shorts, T-shirts and tank tops. One skier lamented "tropical" conditions and a snowboarder complained that soft, slow snow put him at a disadvantage. And some worried about their safety.
23 hours ago in Sports
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 20 points for 127th straight game, breaking Wilt Chamberlain’s record
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reacted to his latest individual accomplishment the way he always does: by deflecting credit and pointing to team goals.
Arkansas State University announces Brandon and Jennifer Mitchell Scholarship
The endowed scholarship will support students who demonstrate strong academic performance and leadership grounded in integrity and character.
23 hours ago in Entertainment
Two long-lost episodes of ‘Doctor Who’ have been found. Fans will soon be able to watch them
Over six decades of "Doctor Who," the intergalactic adventurer's adversaries have included evil robots, rampaging Yeti — and the BBC, which erased many early episodes of the now-iconic sci-fi TV series. A film charity announced Friday that it has found two previously lost 1960s episodes among the possessions of a deceased collector.
23 hours ago in National
Man in Michigan synagogue attack lost family members in Israeli airstrike in Lebanon, official says
A man with a rifle who crashed into a large Michigan synagogue in what federal officials are saying was an attack had lost four family members in an Israeli airstrike in his native Lebanon last week, an official said Friday.
Gardening safety tips for seniors
These simple strategies can ensure seniors' springtime gardening sessions are as safe as they are rewarding.
Rice to be topic during Jonesboro University Heights Lions Club meeting Tuesday
A representative from the Northeast Rice Research and Extension Center will speak to the Jonesboro University Heights Lions Club during its bi-weekly meeting this coming Tuesday.
City of Jonesboro alerts public to fraudulent emails impersonating Planning Department
The City of Jonesboro is warning residents about a recent scam targeting individuals with applications reviewed before the Planning Commission.