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The Golden Grotto to Close After 41 Years in Jonesboro

JONESBORO, Ark. — The Golden Grotto, a costume and party supply store on Red Wolf Boulevard, is closing after 41 years in Jonesboro. A store closing sale begins Friday, Nov. 13. The store cited several circumstances in its Facebook announcement. The post gave no specific reason or final day...

Jonesboro, AR · 20h

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10 Arkansas Weekend Events Stranger And Bigger Than You’d Expect Before The Year Ends

Arkansas weekends can get surprisingly unusual once you look past the usual state park trip. Between the Ozarks and the Delta, a handful of annual events draw big crowds for reasons that sound almost made up. There are festivals built around hot air balloons, a gathering of hobby fans, a toy-filled downtown celebration, and a parade of lights on the river.

Little Rock, AR · 19h

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Wynne could face former coach Paschal in second round

WYNNE — There is a chance that Van Paschal could return to Wynne as the opposing head coach next week, but both Harrison and Wynne have to win road games against higher-seeded teams. Wynne is the third seed from the 5A East and will play Little Rock Parkview, the...

Wynne, AR · 1d

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‘Come Talk to Me’: Scanlon Addresses Arkansas AD Position Amid Yurachek Successor Chatter

For decades, Kevin Scanlon’s name popped up near the top of the Arkansas football record book. Hailing from Beaver Falls, Penn. — the same Pittsburgh suburb Joe Namath calls home — Scanlon earned Southwest Conference Player of the Year honors in 1979 after completing 66% of his passes for 1,212 yards and 9 touchdowns; the Razorbacks went 10-2 that season. Scanlon set a program record for single season completion percentage that stood for 41 years until Feleipe Franks (69%) broke it in 2020.

Little Rock, AR · 3d

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Mid-South Weather Alert: Tennessee-Arkansas Hard Freeze Below 28° Nov 14-15

After temperatures reached the lower 90s less than a month ago, a colder air mass threatens plants and outdoor plumbing this weekend.

Mississippi · 1d

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Retired Jonesboro woman starts third year of free soup giveaway

JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - A retired Jonesboro woman is starting her third year of a free soup giveaway. Debbie Johnson’s giveaway begins Wednesday and will run every Wednesday until April. The giveaway takes place from 5 to 6:30 p.m. each Wednesday at Bill’s Fresh Market at the corner of...

Jonesboro, AR · 2d

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Construction could begin soon on Methodist church

WYNNE — Construction could start soon on the rebuild of the First United Methodist Church in Wynne. Wynne Fire Chief Kory Ward told members of the Wynne City Council Tuesday night that the church has submitted its plans to the Wynne Building Inspector’s Office for approval. It took...

Wynne, AR · 2d

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Wynne High School construction making rapid progress

WYNNE — Nabholz Construction is making a lot of progress on the rebuild of Wynne High School. “It’s coming along fast. There’s 190 to 200 plus people there working. When you think of that kind of manpower, a lot can get done in a short time,” said Wynne Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kenneth Moore. “They’ve started hanging sheetrock on the south side on the bottom floor. On the second floor, they were getting it prepped.

Wynne, AR · 2d

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Valley View to search for new head football coach

JONESBORO, Ark. — The Valley View Blazers will begin the search for a new head football coach after Sean Cockrell announced he is stepping down at the end of the year. Cockrell has just completed his 13th year as the Valley View head football coach. He replaced Wynne native Shannon Sherman as Valley View’s coach.

Jonesboro, AR · 3d

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‘Over the Moon’: Arkansas State T&F led from the jump in chase for Chaffee’s Cossou

Carlyanne Cossou had considerable interest from colleges as to where to take her high-level track and field skills. After all, the Chaffee High School senior is a four-time MSHSAA Class 2 state champion, six-time state medalist, and regarded as one of the top female track athletes in Missouri in the Class of 2027.

Chaffee, MO · 19h

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Jonesboro florist closing after 74 years

JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - After 74 years of creating corsages and holiday arrangements, Cooksey’s Flower Shop in Jonesboro is closing. The family that runs the shop said the decision comes as Henry Cooksey’s wife faces a cancer diagnosis. “Thank you for your support — you’ve been as much...

Jonesboro, AR · 1d

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Nettleton school officials close to construction of major improvement projects

JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Nettleton School District leaders on Thursday once again reviewed design drafts for projects the district plans to build with money from a tax increase voters approved last year. Superintendent Karen Curtner met Thursday with STEAM campus principals and architects from Brackett Krennerich to map out the...

Jonesboro, AR · 19h

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A-State Volleyball Signs Three to 2027 Roster

Jonesboro, AR – Contributed – Arkansas State volleyball head coach Brian Gerwig announced Thursday the additions of Camila Antonsanti, Madelyn Faulkner and Micheline Roth to the 2027 roster. Antonsanti arrives out of Lake Minneola High School in Florida, where she spent time as an outside hitter, right-side hitter...

Jonesboro, AR · 1d

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Marion Berry Trail Draws $2.38 Million Low Bid, $884,000 Above Early Estimate

JONESBORO, Ark. — The lowest bid to build a protected walking and biking path over the Marion Berry Parkway overpass came in at $2.38 million, about $884,000 above the city’s initial estimate. Even if Jonesboro takes both cuts offered in the bid, the construction price would still be nearly $1.96 million.

Jonesboro, AR · 1d

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Ramblers Come Back to Defeat Red Wolves

CHICAGO -- In a midweek matchup at home, sophomore MD Ntambue hit the buzzer-beating shot to lead Loyola Chicago over Arkansas State on Wednesday, Nov. 11. The Ramblers (2-1, 0-0 A10) had three players in double figures, led by Ntambue with 16 points, six rebounds and four assists -- all career-bests. Sophomore Angela Le Faou also had a career night, adding 15 points and six rebounds, and junior Gabby Wilke helped out with a season-best 10 points from the bench.

Chicago, IL · 1d

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Wynne, Cross County officials considering data center moratoriums

CROSS COUNTY — Both city and county leaders are considering ordinances calling for moratoriums on local data centers, with the Wynne City Council expected to vote on its proposal as early as tonight. Construction is underway on a major data center for Google in West Memphis, with concerns the...

Wynne, AR · 3d

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Jonesboro city council passes no camping ordinance; local homeless affected

Jonesboro City Council passed an ordinance November 5, banning overnight camping in all city-owned parking lots and parks unless you are in a designated camping area. Dr. Charles Coleman has served on Jonesboro’s city council for nearly 15 years. He represents ward 2. Coleman told us that a member of the city council brought up the camping issue months ago due to safety concerns.

Jonesboro, AR · 2d

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South Wind Heights celebrates Veterans Day with buffet and boxing

JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Residents at South Wind Heights celebrated Veterans Day with a lunch buffet, live music, and a boxing match that brought eight residents face-to-face with a boxing coach. More than 80 residents and veterans gathered for the celebration, which included a chance to watch their neighbors take...

Jonesboro, AR · 1d

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Operation Christmas Child collection week set for Nov. 16-23

A shoebox packed with toys, school supplies, and personal care items can bring Christmas joy to a child thousands of miles away — and volunteers across the region are preparing to help make that happen. National Collection Week for Operation Christmas Child is Nov. 16-23. During the week, volunteers...

Batesville, AR · 2d

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