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Couple files lawsuit against Jonesboro and city council

A Jonesboro couple is suing the city after it denied an alcohol permit for the couple's proposed steakhouse. The issue was voted for by the city council at a meeting on October 20th.

Jonesboro, AR · 3d
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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 · 1d
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Camping ordinance passes in Jonesboro

JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - A new city ordinance aims to prevent unauthorized camping in the city of Jonesboro. The city of Jonesboro passed Ordinance 26-038 during the city council meeting on Thursday, Nov. 5. The ordinance will not allow people to camp in any city park or parking lot unless...

Jonesboro, AR · 2d
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Sanders Announces Appointments, Four from Jonesboro

Little Rock, AR – Jonesboro Right Now – Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Friday announced appointments to various governing boards and commissions, with four of the appointees being from Jonesboro. Gina Gomez was appointed to the 2030 Arkansas Complete Count Committee. This is a new position, with her...

Jonesboro, AR · 6h
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TOMEKA BUTLER: Don’t just pass through West Memphis, Pine Bluff

For generations, cities like West Memphis have watched opportunity pass through on highways, railways, and waterways, often headed somewhere else. That story is changing. As chairwoman of the Arkansas Black Mayors Association, I work alongside mayors who lead some of our state’s most resilient communities. I see how hard they fight to improve infrastructure, create jobs, and prepare their cities for investment, often with limited resources and far too little recognition. That perspective compels me to share what is happening in West Memphis and Pine Bluff because their progress carries a message for communities across Arkansas.

West Memphis, AR · 2d

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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 · 9h

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Jonesboro to host first ever "Grain & Gather" Festival

Arkansas Rice is bringing a new festival to Jonesboro this weekend, ahead of A-State's "Rice Bowl" matchup against Louisiana-Monroe. Our Isaiah Collins spoke with locals and businesses downtown about excitement growing for the inaugural Grain & Gather festival.

Jonesboro, AR · 2d

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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 · 2d

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Developers sue after Jonesboro council denies planned restaurant liquor license

Two local developers filed a lawsuit on Tuesday in an attempt to appeal the city council’s decision to deny their liquor license for a new restaurant to be built on N. Church Street. At a city council meeting on October 20th one resident voiced support for the restaurant's liquor...

Jonesboro, AR · 3d

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White River Wonderland lights up new home while Riverside Park gets makeover

BATESVILLE, Ark. — Batesville’s holiday light show is moving from the riverbank to a new neighborhood this year, with White River Wonderland setting up at the Batesville Community Center while Riverside Park gets a makeover. The display opens Nov. 25. The lights, laughter, and memories of White River...

Batesville, AR · 4d

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Little Rock AFB reopens Starbase Arkansas, giving kids a hands-on STEM boost

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — Fifth-graders in central Arkansas are getting a fresh chance to roll up their sleeves and dive into science, technology, engineering and math, with a little help from Little Rock Air Force Base. The base has opened Starbase, Arkansas, a program designed to provide hands-on...

Little Rock, AR · 3d

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Wynne, Cross County students earn awards at GenCon Summit

HOT SPRINGS, Ark. — Students from the Wynne and Cross County school districts brought home awards from the annual Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s Generation Conservation (GenCon) Summit in Hot Springs. Wynne Junior High School won second overall in the middle school division and received first place in...

Wynne, AR · 2d

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Healthcare provider ArCare agrees to $3.9 mn settlement over 345K data breach

A federal judge has granted preliminary approval to a $3.9 mn class-action settlement resolving litigation over a 2022 data breach at ArCare, a nonprofit healthcare provider serving patients across Arkansas, Kentucky and Mississippi. The incident potentially compromised personal and protected health information belonging to approximately 345,000 individuals. ArCare agreed to...

Arkansas · 12h

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Cabot Residents Question Water Bill Changes at City Council

Questions about recent water bill adjustments were among the concerns raised by Cabot residents during the City Council’s November 2, 2026, work session and regular meeting, as Cabot Arkansas water bill changes in 2026 continue to draw attention. City officials explained that the changes reflect the cost of purchasing...

Cabot, AR · 2d

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Heber Springs Health Fair Packs the Community Center

The Heber Springs health fair was a big success Thursday, November 5, as a steady stream of visitors filled the Heber Springs Community Center to check out a gym floor full of health and wellness booths. The ArkansasRadio.com family of radio stations broadcast live from the Health and Wellness Fair...

Heber Springs, AR · 3d

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14 Slang Terms That Only Make Sense If You’re from Arkansas

Arkansas might be known for its beautiful mountains, winding rivers, and endless stretches of backroads, but locals know the Natural State has a language all its own. From unusual town nicknames to expressions that sound downright ridiculous to outsiders, Arkansans have a way of talking that makes perfect sense once you’ve spent enough time here. Whether you’re a lifelong resident or a newcomer still figuring out how to pronounce half the towns, these 14 Arkansas expressions will separate the locals from the folks who just stopped for gas.

Arkansas · 4d

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Sanders Names Searcy, Conway Residents to State Boards

Governor Sanders appointments announced this week place residents from Searcy, Conway, Cave City, Lonoke, Mountain Home and Greenbrier on state boards and commissions, and fill a vacant Justice of the Peace seat on the Faulkner County Quorum Court. Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders named Melonaie Gullick of Conway to serve as...

Greenbrier, AR · 2d

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Arkansas to add 2,200-acre solar farm to power generation

Ground is broken on a 2,200-acre solar farm being constructed in far southeast Arkansas. The 250-megawatt Cypress Knee Solar energy project in Chicot County is the product of EDP Renewables North America. EDP has a long-term power purchase agreement with Meta and is expected to be completed by 2028 and...

Chicot County, AR · 4d

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Conway Veteran Floyd Brantley Named November Face of Arkansas

Floyd Brantley of Conway, a World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War veteran with more than a century of service, is the November Face of Arkansas, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced. Brantley is the 11th Arkansan featured in Faces of Arkansas, a monthly series that highlights Arkansans whose portraits...

Conway, AR · 2d