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A sandwich shop owner asked the National Guard to leave. They surrounded his restaurant
“As a business owner, it's my right to let those people know that I did not want them here. Regardless of whether they liked it or not, they needed to move,” said Rob Brown, who owns Da Sammich Spot.
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The Foreigner coming to FOA Stage, Too in Jonesboro
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – The Foundation of Arts (FOA) in Jonesboro has announced The Foreigner is coming to the FOA Stage, Too, in late January. The two-act comedy play features an introvert, Charlie, as he joins a friend at a remote southern lodge in rural George in search of peace and quiet. Hilarity ensues when Charlie decides, after the playful prompting of his friend, to act like he’s from another country.
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Thousands attend Liberty Bowl New Years Day Parade on Beale Street
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A sandwich shop owner asked the National Guard to leave. They surrounded his restaurant
“As a business owner, it's my right to let those people know that I did not want them here. Regardless of whether they liked it or not, they needed to move,” said Rob Brown, who owns Da Sammich Spot.
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2026 Cave City Watermelon Festival Announces Major Country Music Headliners
The 2026 Cave City Watermelon Festival is gearing up for one of its biggest years yet, officially announcing this year’s live music headliners. Country music icon Sammy Kershaw will take the main stage Saturday night, with Southern country favorites Confederate Railroad leading the Friday night lineup. Festival organizers say this year continues a beloved tradition of bringing top-tier entertainment to Cave City while celebrating the town’s world-famous watermelons.
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Tops Bar-B-Q to Open 19th Location in 2026
A popular Memphis-area chain is kicking the new year off by spreading its beloved cuisine to a brand new market. Tops Bar-B-Q & Burgers will be opening its 19th location, this one in Jonesboro, in mid-January. Construction is wrapping up on the 411 E. Johnson Avenue restaurant. A press release...
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This Unassuming BBQ Joint In Arkansas Has Pulled Pork Sandwiches That Locals Can’t Stop Raving About
There’s a moment when you bite into the perfect pulled pork sandwich – time stops, angels sing, and suddenly you understand why people drive for hours just for a taste of barbecue nirvana. That moment happens daily at The Dixie Pig in Blytheville, Arkansas. In the northeastern corner...
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Stream the Song Sung Blue documentary for free on YouTube now — it could be its own fictional movie
Thanks to director Craig Brewer, Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson are on the road to the Oscars after their emotional performances in the new movie Song Sung Blue . The duo play as Neil Diamond tribute band members Thunder and Lightning, a homegrown Milwaukee husband-and-wife team with the most extraordinary love story. If there wasn't physical proof that Thunder and Lightning were actually real people, I wouldn't have believed it. Granted, there are a few creative liberties taken with the tale, but it largely holds true to the original 2008 documentary by Greg Kohs. In fact, you can read the entire story about how Koh worked with the pair and struggled to get the documentary made on his website . Before speaking to Brewer, I knew I had to read Koh's journey for myself. Frankly, Making Song Sung Blue sounded so dramatic that it could have been a movie in itself. I put the idea to Brewer, who said he "completely agreed." There was never a moment when Brewer was going to make a movie or a documentary, but the "kinship" between the directors is incredibly apparent. If you want to watch the documentary after the new movie, you're in
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15th year of the Greene County Community Christmas
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Wynne High School Theatre director previews emotional 2026 musical
WYNNE — The Wynne High School Theatre Department has selected its musical for 2026. It’s called “Big Fish.”. “It’s a story in two parts. One part of the story is a father and his son and just understanding each other. It’s a typical father-son relationship and just getting on common terms with each other because they are two completely different individuals they think at the beginning,” said Kate Lemke, who will be directing the show. “The second story is the father’s past, and all of the stories and all of his friends that he met throughout his life and how he became the person that he is.
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Village Creek State Park to offer free hikes and programs this weekend
VILLAGE CREEK — Village Creek State Park will offer several free hikes and other programs this weekend for those looking to get outside after the Christmas festivities are complete. The park will host a Winter Birding Basics at 10 a.m. Saturday at the amphitheater. It will include a half-mile...
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Two Northeast Arkansas band directors selected for Rose Parade
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) -Two Northeast Arkansas high school band directors will represent the state in the prestigious Rose Parade on New Year’s Day in Pasadena, California. Kyle Allman of Piggott High School and McKenzie Bryeans of Gosnell High School are among just five band directors from Arkansas selected to participate in The Band Director’s Marching Band.
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Julia Wintner named director of Bradbury Art Museum at A-State
Jonesboro, AR – (Contributed) – The Bradbury Art Museum (BAM) at Arkansas State University has named a new director. Julia Wintner, whose work bridges global contemporary art, community-engaged museum practice, and academic leadership, has been selected to serve as director. “We are excited to welcome Wintner to A-State...
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Jack in the Box coming to Jonesboro
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Arkansas’ first Jack in the Box will open its doors February 2026 in Jonesboro. The restaurant will be located at 1207 W. Parker Rd., the former home of Rodeo Mexican Grill, according to the company’s website. The new location will serve breakfast, lunch and...