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JRN Pets of the Week: Steve and Waffles
Jonesboro, AR – Jonesboro Right Now – Finding a new best friend often starts right in our own backyard, and bringing a rescue pet into your home brings unmatched reward. Each week, Jonesboro Right Now teams up with the Northeast Arkansas Humane Society (NEAHS) to feature local pets available for adoption.
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Jonesboro-Based SANY Launches Three New Beyond Resilience Protein Snacks
JONESBORO, Ark. — SANY Nutrition Group announced three new Beyond Resilience protein snacks Monday, Oct. 26, expanding the lineup produced at its Jonesboro manufacturing facility ahead of a New York City showcase this week. Fro-Bite, Mini Brittles and Crunch Pops are available now online, according to the family-owned company....
Abe's Place
A Surgeon’s Second Act: Bringing Fine Dining and Entertainment to Jonesboro
Finding an upscale dinner in Jonesboro is one thing; finding a room where good cooking shares the bill with live entertainment is another entirely. That lively mix is exactly what Carolyn Coleman and Robert Abraham set out to create at Abe’s Place, giving locals a dinner table where nobody is in a rush to leave.
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From Jonesboro to New York: Stafford and Frigo Celebrate Hometown Success Stories During Special ABC Broadcast
New York, NY – Jonesboro Right Now – For nearly three decades, Trey Stafford and Jim Frigo have started their mornings together behind microphones in Jonesboro, AR. On Wednesday, Oct. 21, those microphones were more than 1,000 miles from home. Broadcasting live from Studio 5A inside ABC News...
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Music Industry Meet-Up Comes to Jonesboro, Tuesday, Oct. 27
Jonesboro, AR – Contributed – KASU, Arkansas State University’s public media service, is partnering with Arkansas Music Experience (AME) to host the inaugural Music Industry Meet-Up in Jonesboro. This event will run from 6-9 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 27, at Brickhouse Bar and Grill, 218 South Main...
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Lucky Day | 7 Quick Lunch Stops in Paragould
Paragould sits at the intersection of the Arkansas Delta and Crowley’s Ridge, and for generations, people have passed through it on their way elsewhere. But spend a little time here, and you will discover plenty of reasons to make Paragould the destination, including a surprisingly varied local food scene.
The Commercial Appeal
Memphis is getting Gussied Up. First look inside the new restaurant
Gussied Up celebrates its grand opening Saturday, Oct. 24, following a soft launch that offered an early look at what the owners have been working toward for more than a year. We stopped by for a meal on Oct. 21, the first day of the soft launch, and the excitement was evident throughout the team. “We’re so excited to open on Saturday,” general manager Max Braverman said. “And it’s going to be a fun one. We’ll have a ring set up outside by the patio. And from 8 to 10, we’ll have live Memphis wrestling happening. Plus, we’ll have our full bar and menu. And it’s supposed to be super nice out, so that helps. It’s going to be like one big block party.” MEMPHIS BARBECUE: Memphis dominates list of best BBQ restaurants in Tennessee As that last comment suggests, Gussied Up isn't your typical neighborhood bar. It’s the kind of casual spot where the drinks are cold, the food is better than it needs to be, and nobody cares whether you’re dressed in a three-piece suit or Adidas sweat pants. Tucked behind Hard Times Deli , the owners' first Memphis venture at 655 Marshall Ave., Gussied Up is the
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This Tennessee Breakfast Spot Draws Huge Weekend Crowds For Its Legendary Southern Breakfasts
The doors open as early as 5 AM, and breakfast specials like the Classic come with two homemade biscuits, grits, and gravy. That’s not breakfast so much as a full carb welcome committee. The story started in 1968 as a barbecue franchise, until breakfast slowly took over the whole...
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13 Legendary Tennessee BBQ Stops Every Meat Lover Should Visit
Tennessee takes barbecue seriously, and you can smell the proof drifting out of smokehouses from Memphis to the mountains. Each part of the state has its own way of doing things, from dry-rubbed ribs in the west to whole hogs cooked low and slow over hickory coals. Some of these...
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BA Burrito Closes Southwest Drive Location, Consolidates at The Yard
JONESBORO, Ark. — BA Burrito has closed its Southwest Drive location and consolidated operations at The Yard, citing rising rent, food costs and labor expenses. The restaurant said in an announcement that those expenses have made operating on the restaurant industry’s thin profit margins increasingly difficult. “While we...
The Commercial Appeal
These Memphis tacos ranked among the best in America
What does it take for a taco to stand out in a country full of them? At Las Tortugas Deli Mexicana , the answer might just start with filet mignon. The local family-owned restaurant, with locations in East Memphis and Germantown, has earned a place in the national taco conversation after its filet mignon taco was featured on USA TODAY's list of the best tacos in America . WHERE TO EAT IN MEMPHIS?: 5 surprising dining spots you may have missed This comes after the taco made The Commercial Appeal’s list of the best tacos in the Memphis area. In addition to Las Tortugas Deli Mexicana, the other Mid-South restaurants, food trucks and dining destinations included on The Commercial Appeal list were Maciel’s Tortas and Tacos, Taco-N-Ganas, Taqueria Express #5, Chukis Tacos #2, and Swanky’s Taco Shop. For the Las Tortugas Deli Mexicana, the nationwide thumbs-up from USA TODAY feels like a well-deserved moment. The popular restaurant has spent years building its reputation in the Memphis area around fresh ingredients, bold flavors and a particular vision of Mexican cuisine. With the impossible task of limiting our Memphis favorites to six, the filet mignon taco felt especially intriguing... and so extremely
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Jonesboro City Council declines private club permit for proposed north Jonesboro restaurant
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - The Jonesboro City Council declined to approve a private club permit application for a proposed restaurant near the Jonesboro Math and Science Magnet School in north Jonesboro. The council voted 6-5 against an ordinance approving a private club permit at 2740 N. Church St., near the...
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This Tennessee Buffet Serves Hearty Carved Meats And Southern Desserts Worth Saving Room For
More than 100 homemade dishes hit the buffet line here every single day. That number alone made me read it twice. Then there’s the carving station. Prime rib and North Atlantic salmon show up on Friday evenings and all weekend long. On Sundays, roasted leg of lamb joins the...
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A Taste of Mexico City In Memphis
Gravy visits Las Tortugas Deli Mexicana, a Memphis restaurant run by a father and son duo: Jonathan and José “Pepe” Magallanes. In “A Taste of Mexico City In Memphis,” Gravy reporter Mackenzie Martin visits Las Tortugas Deli Mexicana, a Memphis restaurant run by a father and son duo: Jonathan and José “Pepe” Magallanes.
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Lawrence County Man Claims $150,000 Powerball Prize Won in Portia
PORTIA, Ark. — A Lawrence County man claimed a $150,000 Powerball prize Oct. 20 after his wife checked a ticket he had left in his car from the Oct. 17 drawing, according to the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery. The winner, identified by lottery officials as Michael W., purchased the ticket...
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Batesville third-graders to launch pumpkins in science lesson Friday
More than 200 third-grade students from the Batesville School District will gather Friday morning to launch pumpkins across a field as part of a hands-on science lesson on forces and motion. The event, known as Pumpkin Chunkin’, is scheduled for 9-10 a.m. at Sulphur Rock Elementary School, 480 N. Main...
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Wynne native competing in ‘Top Host’ contest
WYNNE — A Wynne native is competing in the “Top Host” contest sponsored by the Ryan Seacrest Foundation. Hana Settles is currently first in her group in the Top 15 voting round, which ends Thursday. Settles is the daughter of former Cross County football coach Steve Williams and longtime Wynne teacher Joni Williams.
The Commercial Appeal
First Watch plans to open new restaurant in Memphis
This story has been updated with additional information from First Watch. First Watch plans to open a second restaurant in the Memphis area. A permit filing with the Memphis and Shelby County Division of Planning and Development shows plans for the restaurant chain to open a new location in the Wolfchase area at 8101 Giacosa Place, previously home to On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina . Expected to open in summer 2027, the new restaurant will be approximately 6,600 square feet and will feature a bar, more than 200 seats and a locally inspired mural, according to First Watch. WHERE TO EAT IN MEMPHIS?: 5 surprising dining spots you may have missed The Wolfchase restaurant's opening will create about 30 jobs, with hiring for a new restaurant typically starting about one month before opening, First Watch said. According to the permit filing dated Oct. 15, the project is estimated to cost $1 million. First Watch opened its first Memphis-area location at 7810 Poplar Ave. in Germantown on Sept. 22, 2025. The Bradenton, Florida-based First Watch is known as a daytime dining concept, serving made-to-order breakfast, brunch and lunch. Popular items include avocado toast, lemon ricotta pancakes and the "Million