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George Ray’s Wildcat Dragstrip Hosts 116 ‘Real Deal’ Street Cars for Drag Drive Repeat’s Short Circuit 2026

Drag Drive Repeat hosted the Short Circuit 2026 presented by DeatshWerks at George Ray’s Wildcat Dragstrip over the weekend on Nov. 6-7. This drag and drive-style event in Paragould, Arkansas brought 220+ participants (116 race cars) to one of the most infamous tracks in the country. The collection of cars at this event came from as far as Virginia, Georgia, Texas, Illinois, Ohio and more. Everything from gassers to Adam Hodson’s GapTrain made passes on this historic strip of concrete poured a paycheck at a time back in the early 1960s.

Paragould, AR · 2d
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The Golden Grotto to Close After 41 Years in Jonesboro

JONESBORO, Ark. — The Golden Grotto, a costume and party supply store on Red Wolf Boulevard, is closing after 41 years in Jonesboro. A store closing sale begins Friday, Nov. 13. The store cited several circumstances in its Facebook announcement. The post gave no specific reason or final day...

Jonesboro, AR · 1d
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Valley View to search for new head football coach

JONESBORO, Ark. — The Valley View Blazers will begin the search for a new head football coach after Sean Cockrell announced he is stepping down at the end of the year. Cockrell has just completed his 13th year as the Valley View head football coach. He replaced Wynne native Shannon Sherman as Valley View’s coach.

Jonesboro, AR · 3d
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Retired Jonesboro woman starts third year of free soup giveaway

JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - A retired Jonesboro woman is starting her third year of a free soup giveaway. Debbie Johnson’s giveaway begins Wednesday and will run every Wednesday until April. The giveaway takes place from 5 to 6:30 p.m. each Wednesday at Bill’s Fresh Market at the corner of...

Jonesboro, AR · 3d
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Marion Berry Trail Draws $2.38 Million Low Bid, $884,000 Above Early Estimate

JONESBORO, Ark. — The lowest bid to build a protected walking and biking path over the Marion Berry Parkway overpass came in at $2.38 million, about $884,000 above the city’s initial estimate. Even if Jonesboro takes both cuts offered in the bid, the construction price would still be nearly $1.96 million.

Jonesboro, AR · 1d

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‘Come Talk to Me’: Scanlon Addresses Arkansas AD Position Amid Yurachek Successor Chatter

For decades, Kevin Scanlon’s name popped up near the top of the Arkansas football record book. Hailing from Beaver Falls, Penn. — the same Pittsburgh suburb Joe Namath calls home — Scanlon earned Southwest Conference Player of the Year honors in 1979 after completing 66% of his passes for 1,212 yards and 9 touchdowns; the Razorbacks went 10-2 that season. Scanlon set a program record for single season completion percentage that stood for 41 years until Feleipe Franks (69%) broke it in 2020.

Little Rock, AR · 3d

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Georgia-Pacific to invest $20 million in Anchor Packaging plant in Paragould

PARAGOULD, Ark. (KAIT) - Georgia-Pacific plans to add 10 to 20 jobs at its Anchor Packaging plant in Paragould as part of a $20 million expansion, according to a news release. The company plans to add two thermoforming lines, along with related equipment and infrastructure improvements, to the plant, which makes polypropylene and PET containers for the foodservice and food packaging markets.

Paragould, AR · 1d

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Jonesboro florist closing after 74 years

JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - After 74 years of creating corsages and holiday arrangements, Cooksey’s Flower Shop in Jonesboro is closing. The family that runs the shop said the decision comes as Henry Cooksey’s wife faces a cancer diagnosis. “Thank you for your support — you’ve been as much...

Jonesboro, AR · 2d

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Ramblers Come Back to Defeat Red Wolves

CHICAGO -- In a midweek matchup at home, sophomore MD Ntambue hit the buzzer-beating shot to lead Loyola Chicago over Arkansas State on Wednesday, Nov. 11. The Ramblers (2-1, 0-0 A10) had three players in double figures, led by Ntambue with 16 points, six rebounds and four assists -- all career-bests. Sophomore Angela Le Faou also had a career night, adding 15 points and six rebounds, and junior Gabby Wilke helped out with a season-best 10 points from the bench.

Chicago, IL · 2d

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South Wind Heights celebrates Veterans Day with buffet and boxing

JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Residents at South Wind Heights celebrated Veterans Day with a lunch buffet, live music, and a boxing match that brought eight residents face-to-face with a boxing coach. More than 80 residents and veterans gathered for the celebration, which included a chance to watch their neighbors take...

Jonesboro, AR · 2d

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A-State Volleyball Signs Three to 2027 Roster

Jonesboro, AR – Contributed – Arkansas State volleyball head coach Brian Gerwig announced Thursday the additions of Camila Antonsanti, Madelyn Faulkner and Micheline Roth to the 2027 roster. Antonsanti arrives out of Lake Minneola High School in Florida, where she spent time as an outside hitter, right-side hitter...

Jonesboro, AR · 1d

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Nettleton school officials close to construction of major improvement projects

JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Nettleton School District leaders on Thursday once again reviewed design drafts for projects the district plans to build with money from a tax increase voters approved last year. Superintendent Karen Curtner met Thursday with STEAM campus principals and architects from Brackett Krennerich to map out the...

Jonesboro, AR · 1d

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‘Over the Moon’: Arkansas State T&F led from the jump in chase for Chaffee’s Cossou

CHAFFEE — Carlyanne Cossou had considerable interest from colleges as to where to take her high-level track and field skills. After all, the Chaffee High School senior is a four-time MSHSAA Class 2 state champion, six-time state medalist, and regarded as one of the top female track athletes in Missouri in the Class of 2027.

Chaffee, MO · 1d

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Remaining Jonesboro Community Clean-Ups for 2026 Scheduled

Jonesboro, AR – Jonesboro Right Now – For those wanting to clean up their home before the holidays arrive, the final 2026 Community Clean-Ups for Jonesboro are happening soon. The upcoming events will take place on Saturday, Nov. 14, and Saturday, Dec. 5. Both will run from 8...

Jonesboro, AR · 1d