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Hughes Resident Killed in Crittenden County Crash

HUGHES, Ark. — Leigh Zanone Scull of Hughes was killed Nov. 5, 2026, when a vehicle struck her on State Highway 131, according to a preliminary Arkansas State Police summary. The crash was reported at 2:13 p.m. The summary states Scull was walking northbound on the west shoulder of...

Hughes, AR · 6h
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Human activity suspected in fire that destroyed historic Trumann bank

TRUMANN, Ark. — A fire that destroyed the historic Bank of Trumann building remains under investigation. However, investigators believe “human action” caused the fire, which was first seen on surveillance video around 7:30 p.m. Monday. The building, which was built in the early 1920’s, had sat vacant for decades after the bank relocated to Highway 463.

Trumann, AR · 2d
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Gas Station Owner Faces Felony Kratom Possession Charge

A gas station owner faces a felony possession charge after authorities say they found 62 suspected kratom pills during an inspection at a Jonesboro Exxon. Mirzali Lakhani faces one count of possession of a Schedule I or II controlled substance, a Class C felony, according to Craighead County court records.

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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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 · 1d

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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 · 9h

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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 · 12h

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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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Arkansas Hunters and Arkansas State University aid deer management and fight food insecurity

Arkansas State University joined Arkansas Hunters Feeding the Hungry and Arkansas Farm Bureau on Wednesday to unveil the latest addition to its College of Agriculture Meat Market and Lab: a $750,000 improvement project designed to fight food insecurity with the help of deer hunters and processors statewide. The expansion, funded...

Jonesboro, AR · 1d

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Nettleton Tops 5A East Conference in Offensive Shootout Win Over Wynne

Jonesboro, AR – Jonesboro Right Now – In a hard-fought 42-39 victory over the Wynne Yellowjackets, the Nettleton Raiders secured a tie with Harding Academy for the 5A East conference crown in their regular season finale. The win sends the Raiders into the playoffs as the number two seed in the division.

Wynne, AR · 1d

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A-State Falls to Florida Gulf Coast on the Road, 59-89

Fort Myers, FA – Contributed – Arkansas State (0-2) was unable to find an offensive rhythm against Florida Gulf Coast (1-1), falling 59-89 Saturday afternoon at Alico Arena. A trio of Red Wolves in double digits, Crislyn Rose led the team with 14 points scored, and Amina Gray...

Jonesboro, AR · 11h

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Bald Knob Cheerleaders Win 1st Place in Brookland

The Bald Knob cheerleaders have plenty to celebrate after capturing 1st place at a cheerleading competition in Brookland on Saturday, November 7. The talented student-athletes represented Bald Knob in front of a huge crowd and came home with a 1st-place finish, giving their school and community another reason to celebrate.

Bald Knob, AR · 23h

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2026 State Football Playoffs Central

JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - The road to War Memorial Stadium begins in high school football. NEA teams are in state football playoff brackets in 6A, 5A, 4A, 3A, 2A, and 8-Man. We’ll update this post throughout with matchups involving NEA teams, scores, and more. 2026 6A State Playoffs. Friday,...

Jonesboro, AR · 1d

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Vote for the Yarnell’s Sweetest Play of the Week (11/6/26)

JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Here are the nominees for the Yarnell’s Sweetest Play of the Week from Northeast Arkansas games played on November 5th and November 6th 2026. Nominee #1 is Highland. Jimmy Jensen with the go-ahead touchdown in overtime. The Rebels beat Southside 21-14 on Thursday to win the 4A-3 title.

Jonesboro, AR · 1d

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Jonesboro Gas Prices Tumble as National Average Drops 12 Cents in a Single Week

Jonesboro, AR – Jonesboro Right Now – Relief at the pump is accelerating this week as gas prices in Jonesboro dropped significantly, plunging well into the $3.60 range as crude oil markets cool. According to AAA, the current average for a gallon of regular unleaded in Jonesboro sits...

Jonesboro, AR · 1d

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UL Monroe Edges Arkansas State 19-17 on Late FG, Interception

UL Monroe defeated Arkansas State 19–17 on Saturday in Jonesboro, with Abram Murray’s 40-yard field goal and Gavin Howard’s interception sealing the win. The post UL Monroe Edges Arkansas State 19-17 on Late FG, Interception appeared first on Ball Exclusives .

Jonesboro, AR · 1d