JONESBORO – Arkansas State University will expand its steel research and testing capabilities after Congress approved $2.1 million in Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations secured by U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Ark. The funding will support the acquisition of industry-grade testing equipment for Arkansas State’s Center for Advanced Materials and Steel Manufacturing [read more…]
CORNING, Ark. — The Clay County Sheriff’s Department has arrested a Corning contractor following an investigation into multiple complaints alleging customers paid for work and materials that were never provided. According to the Sheriff’s Department, the investigation began Jan. 20, 2026, after numerous individuals reported similar experiences involving 36-year-old Brandon [read more…]
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Arkansas lottery players continue to win big with instant tickets. Clyde H. of Pocahontas won $75,000 playing Crossword X-tra, a $3 instant game. He claimed his prize at the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery (ASL) Claim Center on Feb. 6. The winning ticket was purchased at Jordan’s Kwik [read more…]
U.S.–Japan Steel Partnership Dinner celebrates growing collaboration in Arkansas’s steel industry MISSISSIPPI COUNTY, Ark. (Feb. 10, 2026) – State, local and international leaders, including the Consul-General of Japan in Nashville, Shinji Watanabe, along with steel industry leaders from Nucor-Yamato and Big River Steel, gathered last Thursday evening at the Arkansas [read more…]
PARAGOULD, Ark. — A Paragould man was arrested after police say a woman reported being assaulted during an argument earlier this month. According to a probable-cause affidavit, on Feb. 8, 2026, Officer Scotty Ward spoke with a woman who reported an incident involving her ex-boyfriend, Nathan Lee Guillot. The woman [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. — A West Memphis man was arrested after police say two staff members were injured during an incident at St. Bernards Behavioral Health. According to a probable-cause affidavit, officers responded on Feb. 6, 2026, to a disturbance at a facility located in the 2700 block of E. Johnson [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. — Two suspects were arrested following a probation-related investigation at a Jonesboro residence that police say led to the discovery of a large quantity of marijuana and multiple firearms. According to a probable-cause affidavit, officers with the Jonesboro Police Department were conducting surveillance on a residence in the [read more…]
JONESBORO – KASU 91.9 FM, the public media service of Arkansas State University, is debuting a series of fundraising events, “KASU Fundraising Fridays.” The kickoff will be from 6 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 13. This weekly day of support for KASU gives listeners the opportunity to strengthen the station’s mission of bringing music, news, arts and views to the [read more…]
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