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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.

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Jonesboro bans camping in parks outside designated areas

Camping in Jonesboro parks is now against the law unless it takes place in a designated camping area.

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From U.S. Marine Machinist to Arkansas Manufacturer

For Nick Ross of Jonesboro, machining was not simply a trade he discovered after leaving the military. Ross received his first machining certification while serving in the United States Marine Corps. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, he used those skills to provide machining support for troops in the field. In the combat environment, equipment had to function, resources could be limited, and problems had to be solved.

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Christmas at the Park returns to Jonesboro Nov. 26

JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Christmas at the Park returns to Joe Mack Campbell Park on Thursday, Nov. 26, with more than 400,000 lights, new attractions and, for the first time, a Christmas Eve opening. The event, at 600 Harry Drive, runs through Dec. 24. On Christmas Eve, the first 200...

Jonesboro, AR · 2d

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Veterans Day 2026: Deals, Free Meals, and What’s Closed in Jonesboro

Jonesboro, AR – Jonesboro Right Now – In honor of Veterans Day on Wednesday, Nov. 11, several national chains with locations across Jonesboro are offering free meals and discounts to say “thank you” to those who have served. Because Veterans Day is a federal holiday, several...

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Bombers blast Rams in season opener

The Mountain Home Bombers finished off Paragould with a 15-0 run in the second half and ran to a 58-40 victory over the Rams in the season opener for both teams Monday night at The Hangar. Mountain Home scored the game’s first eight points, and the Bombers kept the Rams...

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A-State football kickoff at Louisiana Tech set for 6 p.m. on ESPN+

JONESBORO, Ark. — The Arkansas State football team’s kickoff time for its road game, Saturday, Nov. 21, at Louisiana Tech has been set for 6:00 p.m. with the game broadcast on ESPN+. The contest will mark the 39th all-time meeting but first in the regular season since 1998....

Jonesboro, AR · 1d

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Jonesboro city council passes no camping ordinance

Jonesboro has restricted overnight camping in city parks and city-owned parking lots to designated areas. Our Isaiah Collins tells us more about the safety concerns behind the ordinance and what kind of shelter is available for people who need a place to stay.

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Expert offers advice to keep heating bills low

JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - As temperatures drop, heating bills can climb. But a few simple changes could help families keep money in their pockets while staying safe. Eli Mason is the solutions advisor for Prestige Heating and Cooling in Paragould. He recommends setting thermostats as low as occupants can handle. Moreover, he said to check the seals around doors and windows. Cracked seals can leak chilled air into homes. Mason said families should check their air filters regularly; a dirty filter can restrict airflow and make a heating system work harder.

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Inclusive Playground at University Heights Lions Club Park Celebrated in Ribbon-Cutting

Jonesboro, AR – Jonesboro Right Now – The recently renovated, inclusive playground at University Heights Lions Club Park was unveiled in a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday morning. The playground, designed to be more inclusive for children with disabilities, features a paved walkway for wheelchair users. It also uses...

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NEA Baptist physician recommends flu shot, handwashing ahead of holidays

JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - As temperatures drop and people spend more time indoors, an NEA Baptist physician is encouraging families to take steps to protect themselves and others from the flu this holiday season. Dr. Logan Best, a family medicine physician with NEA Baptist, recommends getting a flu shot to...

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Former Gov. Mike Beebe Donates Artwork to A-State Museum

Longtime Searcy resident and former Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe has donated a significant work of art by former Arkansas artist V. L. Cox to the Bradbury Art Museum at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro. Arkansas State University announced the Mike Beebe art donation Monday, November 9, 2026. The donated artwork,...

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Shade Trees on Playgrounds Program Prepares for 25th Anniversary with New Application Timeline

Jonesboro, AR – Contributed – The Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Shade Trees on Playgrounds (STOP) program announced Tuesday that scheduling adjustments for the 2026–2027 school year. The program will shift its traditional application period and planting ceremonies from fall to spring. The Department will host a...

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