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From K8 News, Jonesboro Right Now and 4 more newsrooms, gathered by TMI, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.
K8 News3 hours ago
High schoolers step up at elementary Olympiad, on K8 NewsFrom engineering coolers that keep ice cubes frozen to analyzing mystery powders in simulated crime labs, about 60 elementary students across the Jonesboro School District put their scientific curiosity to the test Oct. 31.
Jonesboro Right Now8 hours ago
Wimpy Selected for Inaugural Oxford AI Governance Program for Social Scientists, on Jonesboro Right NowWimpy called the session at Oxford a “structured retraining for working scholars.”
Jonesboro Sun8 hours ago
Wildcats spoil Hurricane's home finale, on Jonesboro SunJONESBORO — The Jonesboro Hurricane looked to build on a two-game winning streak Friday night against El Dorado, only to see the Wildcats leave Cooksey-Johns Field with a 28-23 victory.
K8 News9 hours ago
Jonesboro church celebrates harvest festival, on K8 NewsA Jonesboro church welcomed dozens of families Saturday night for an evening of beats and eats.
K8 News9 hours ago
Jonesboro church throws Halloween bash, on K8 NewsA Jonesboro church welcomed dozens of families Saturday night for an evening of beats and eats.
Jonesboro Sun9 hours ago
Raiders edge Blazers on fourth-quarter TD, on Jonesboro SunJONESBORO — One touchdown proved decisive in the lowest-scoring football game between Nettleton and Valley View.
Jonesboro Sun9 hours ago
Bates leads Bearcats to 48-45 victory, on Jonesboro SunBROOKLAND — Brookland’s Nick Bates scored three rushing touchdowns, returned a kickoff for a score and made the game-clinching interception Friday night as the Bearcats edged Paragould 48-45 in 5A-East
Jonesboro Right Now10 hours ago
Library Partners with Keep Jonesboro Beautiful for Litter Kit Distribution, on Jonesboro Right NowCommunity members can pick up litter kits beginning Monday, Nov. 2.
Jonesboro Sun10 hours ago
Westside junior high player scores 9 TDs, on Jonesboro SunJONESBORO — Westside freshman football player Shawn Easley had a game to remember Thursday night.
Jonesboro Right Now13 hours ago
Seasonal Guide: Holiday, on Jonesboro Right NowAbout the Guide It's the most wonderful time of the year! The holiday season is here, and Craighead County and Northeast Arkansas are jam-packed full of holiday events for everyone. Whether you're looking for the best lights, the most festive Christmas parades, where to ring in the new year, or where to donate this season,
Jonesboro Right Now15 hours ago
Video Shows Apparent Fight Involving Customers, Employees at Jonesboro McDonald's, on Jonesboro Right NowPolice dispatch records indicate a manager reported employees were attacked and the restaurant's lobby was damaged
K8 News22 hours ago
Red Wolves Live: 2026-27 Men’s Basketball & Women’s Basketball Preview, on K8 NewsBoth Arkansas State squads tip off the season Monday in the MAC/Sun Belt Challenge. Men's hoops hosts Toledo, women's hoops plays at Ball State.
Jonesboro Right NowYesterday
Jonesboro Man Accused of Stealing Mail from 38 Victims in Apartment Complex, Held on $100K Bond, on Jonesboro Right NowA Jonesboro man is being held on a $100,000 cash/surety bond after police said they found him inside a stranger's apartment with dozens of pieces of stolen mail and a post office key.
NEA ReportYesterday
WBU Celebrating Homecoming Nov. 5-8, on NEA ReportWilliams Baptist University’s Homecoming & Family Weekend Nov. 5-8 will feature an Evan Egerer concert, a bonfire, family activities, basketball and 50th anniversary celebrations for the Singers and women’s basketball.
Jonesboro Right NowYesterday
$2.6M Grant Awarded to A-State to Research, Improve Animal Health, on Jonesboro Right NowA-State is one of 36 universities nationwide to receive funding through the research facilities program.
NEA ReportYesterday
Jonesboro Secures $1 Million Grant to Plan Lost Creek Flood Improvements, on NEA ReportJonesboro has secured $1,036,550 in federal funding for engineering and design plans for flood mitigation improvements along 4.27 miles of Lost Creek.
Jonesboro Right NowYesterday
Valley View Wins Fox Football Faceoff Vote, Nettleton Takes 6-0 Victory on the Field, on Jonesboro Right NowBlazer fans earn $250 for athletic booster club as the season-long promotion heads into its regular-season finale
The Arkansas Democrat-GazetteYesterday
High school football scores, on The Arkansas Democrat-GazetteFriday's games
El Dorado News-TimesYesterday
Prep Football: El Dorado wins at Jonesboro 28-23, on El Dorado News-TimesEl Dorado rallied from 10 points down in the second half and won on the road at Jonesboro 28-23 Friday night in a battle for fifth place in the 6A East.
K8 NewsYesterday
Vote for the Yarnell’s Sweetest Play of the Week (10/30/26), on K8 NewsOsceola, Brookland, and Trumann are the nominees. The poll opens Sunday at 8:00am and closes Tuesday at 8:00am.
K8 NewsOct. 30
Arkansas State volleyball clinches 2026 Sun Belt West Division title, on K8 NewsThe Red Wolves (15-8, 11-1 SBC) withstood strong competition from Troy (13-8, 8-4 SBC) in a 3-2 (25-18, 23-25, 25-18, 23-25, 15-9) thriller on Saturday afternoon inside First National Bank Arena.
K8 NewsOct. 30
Family demands action after dog attack, on K8 NewsWhen a tragedy happens, you expect your local leaders to have a plan to keep it from happening again.