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Sultana Disaster Museum moves to Marion, Ark.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A dismal part of American history happened right here in the Mid-South, and it often goes forgotten. One local museum’s goal is to teach that history. In Marion, Arkansas, you’ll find the Sultana Disaster Museum. On Thursday, we got a preview of the museum’s...

Marion, AR · 21h
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Welcome Back: Mud Island Amphitheater Sets Concert Series

Repairs are well underway at the Mud Island Amphitheater as organizers plan to reactivate the space for music and entertainment. Jerred Price, president of the Downtown Neighborhood Association of Memphis (DNA), says the “Comeback Concert Series” is planned for April at the amphitheater. The Memphis City Council approved $150,000 in funding towards repairs in September.

Memphis, TN · 1d
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Kelly’s Weekend With Yung Gravy + Brandon’s Problems In Paragould

Kelly’s weekend with Yung Gravy comes with a signed crop top, a Titanic pose, and one question… Does Brandon owe her $100? Meanwhile, Brandon’s 6 p.m. bedtime doesn’t go over well with Lesley, and Kelly wonders if anybody under 40 eats pecan pie. At Paragould’s new RAM Arena, Kelly meets a real ram and Brandon leaves with a bone to pick with Danielle Honeycutt. Plus, A-STATE game day with the Red Clay Strays, 16 KFIN Country teams headed to the playoffs, and a toast from home to Landen and Alden after Northeast Arkansas’ own royal wedding. Love Island USA scouts Memphis singles, Justin Timberlake revisits an old Britney rumor, and we’ve got Bond buzz, Stranger Things, and country news from Ella Langley, Megan Moroney, and Garth Brooks.

Paragould, AR · 4d
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Pancakes, Photos, and Quilts: Breakfast with Santa scheduled for Dec. 5

BATESVILLE, Ark. — The annual community holiday tradition, Breakfast with Santa, is scheduled for Friday, December 5, at the Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, located at 775 East Boswell in Batesville. The morning event features a pancake breakfast, a silent auction showcasing items and gift certificates donated by local businesses,...

Batesville, AR · 2d
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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,...

Searcy, AR · 2d

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Freelance reporter, anchor Rob Sneed let go by Fox13 Memphis

Freelance Fox13 reporter and anchor Rob Sneed has been laid off by the TV station, Sneed said in a social media post . Posted in the evening of Nov. 5, Sneed said the station had cut him and that it had been a financial decision. He added that he came to Fox13 "under previous management with promises that were never fulfilled." In an email, a representative of Fox13 said it was an HR issue and the station did not comment on HR issues. Sneed said in the post he came to Memphis after spending about a year away from television news. He started with Fox13 in March. "I wasn't chasing a paycheck. I was chasing a second chance," he wrote. "And Memphis/Mid-South you made that step out on faith worth it." Sneed thanked viewers and Fox13 and wished his former colleagues at the station the best. He said he did not know what his next steps were, but that he was open to opportunities in television news, communications and public relations. Sneed's LinkedIn page shows he previously worked in TV news in Columbus, Ohio, Chicago and Huntsville, Alabama. "My story is far from over. I'm so sorry to anyone who's

Memphis, TN · 4d

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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...

Jonesboro, AR · 3d

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Special events, offers planned for Veterans Day

EASTERN ARKANSAS — Tomorrow is Veterans Day. The holiday honors all U.S. military veterans, both living and deceased, for their service to the country. Wynne City Hall and the Cross County Courthouse will be closed tomorrow in observance of Veterans Day. There will be no garbage pickup tomorrow. Those on the Wednesday route are asked to have their bins out for pickup on Thursday this week.

Wynne, AR · 3d

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Dixie Pig in Blytheville celebrates century of tradition, Emmy recognition

BLYTHEVILLE, Ark. (KAIT) - For more than a century, one Mississippi County staple has been serving up the same family recipes to generations of hungry customers — and now, its story is earning regional television honors. The Dixie Pig in Blytheville was recently featured on the television series Taste...

Blytheville, AR · 5d

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Blytheville Unveils Nation's Largest Berlin Wall Collection at Cold War Gala

The National Cold War Center’s planned museum still has no settled construction timeline, but 36 original Berlin Wall segments now form a major part of its collection. The center introduced the pieces to the public Saturday night at a gala in Hangar 207, on the grounds of the former Eaker Air Force Base in Blytheville. More than 600 people attended, including former Polish President Lech Walesa, the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reported. The center says the segments will be part of its collection as it works toward a larger museum campus.

Blytheville, AR · 5d

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Foundation of Arts Unveils Mural and Renovated Tap Studio

The Foundation of Arts and Jonesboro Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony, unveiling a new mural and a renovated tap dance studio in downtown Jonesboro today. Our Isaiah Collins shows us how the upgrades will help the foundation offer more classes and reach more people.

Jonesboro, AR · 3d

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Mr. Randy Story Of Lynn Is Once Again Offering FREE Senior Photos

Mr. Randy Story of Lynn (Lawrence County, Arkansas) will shoot senior photographs for any graduating high school senior in Lawrence County (or nearby counties) who is unable to afford them for FREE. Here are the guidelines he requires to be met:. 1) A parent/legal guardian must accompany the student to...

Lawrence County, AR · 5d

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K. Carbon Explains Why West Memphis Is Not Memphis: “You In a Whole New State”

Rapper K. Carbon is making one thing clear: just because a city has Memphis in its name doesn’t mean Memphis natives claim it as part of their hometown. During a recent appearance on The Baller Alert Show, the Memphis rapper broke down the difference between Memphis, Tennessee, and West Memphis, Arkansas, explaining why locals don’t consider the two places the same.

West Memphis, AR · 6d

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FOA Celebrates Ribbon-Cutting of New Mural, Tap Room Renovations in Downtown Jonesboro

Jonesboro, AR – Jonesboro Right Now – City leaders and artists gathered Monday morning to celebrate the ribbon-cutting of the Foundation of Arts’ (FOA) newest mural and renovated tap room. The mural, which sits on the back side of the FOA’s Arts Center, depicts ballerinas and deer...

Jonesboro, AR · 4d

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Inaugural Grain and Gather Festival Brings Block Party, Brat-Eating Contest to Downtown Jonesboro

Jonesboro, AR – Jonesboro Right Now – The first-ever Grain and Gather Festival kicked off this weekend, bringing food and fun to downtown Jonesboro. The celebration, presented by Arkansas Rice Federation, honored Arkansas rice farmers and agriculture with an assortment of rice-centered activities and events, leading up to the second annual Rice Bowl, a game between the Arkansas State Red Wolves and the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks.

Jonesboro, AR · 5d

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Ridgepointe Country Club Breaks Ground on New Arkansas State Golf Facility

Jonesboro, AR – Jonesboro Right Now – On Nov. 6, the Ridgepointe Country Club in collaboration with the Arkansas State golf teams and the Red Wolves Foundation broke ground on a new facility for both programs and the community. In a combined effort over the past three and...

Jonesboro, AR · 7d

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Movie Night lights up Cave City Pocket Park tonight

CAVE CITY — Families are heading to the Cave City Pocket Park tonight for a free community movie night hosted by the Heart of Cave City organization. Activities kick off at 4:30 p.m. as the park opens its seating area. Organizers encourage attendees to bring their own lawn chairs and blankets. Admission is entirely free, and complimentary popcorn will be provided.

Cave City, AR · 8d

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New Christian and Gospel Radio Station to Hit Jonesboro Airwaves Dec. 6

Jonesboro, AR – Contributed – Jonesboro is preparing to welcome a new voice to its radio dial. Glory 104.3 FM, the city’s newest locally based Christian and Gospel radio station, is scheduled to officially begin broadcasting at midnight on Sunday, Dec. 6, marking a significant milestone for local faith-based media in Northeast Arkansas.

Jonesboro, AR · 9d

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Original Red Ranger Austin St. John to Visit Jonesboro Dec. 18

JONESBORO, Ark. — Austin St. John, who played the original Red Ranger on “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers,” is scheduled to meet fans at a Jonesboro comic book store in December. The appearance is set for 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18, at Must Love Toys &...

Jonesboro, AR · 7d