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Red Cross faces drop in blood donations
JONESBORO — The Red Cross continues to see a decline in blood donations. Donors are needed in August to help prevent a blood shortage.
The availability of blood products will continue to decline if donations do not increase. People should not wait until they hear there is a blood... | 2022-08-06T08:31:18Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Red Cross faces drop in blood donations | Announcements | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/red-cross-faces-drop-in-blood-donations/article_c0340735-9cf7-565d-9de6-bbf41e261c2b.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/red-cross-faces-drop-in-blood-donations/article_c0340735-9cf7-565d-9de6-bbf41e261c2b.html |
Jessica Kelly, teacher at the Jonesboro Kindergarten Center, strings together a “welcome” sign in preparation for her new students on Friday morning at the Jonesboro Kindergarten Center in Jonesboro. She says she can’t wait to meet her new students. Although the Jonesboro Public School District will start back on Augus... | 2022-08-06T08:31:30Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Districts prepare as new school year draws near | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/districts-prepare-as-new-school-year-draws-near/article_3f5d0291-91a5-5fe4-854f-ad2e2e8469a4.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/districts-prepare-as-new-school-year-draws-near/article_3f5d0291-91a5-5fe4-854f-ad2e2e8469a4.html |
JONESBORO — The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library board will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday for its first meeting since May.
The board will consider a material reconsideration appeal filed by Robin Martin about the book “l8r g8r.”
The book was approved for the library’s teen’s section by a group of librarians. Martin... | 2022-08-06T08:31:42Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Library board to decide book's fate Monday | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/library-board-to-decide-books-fate-monday/article_396d67fe-af96-5749-bad1-71ee3bec3d71.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/library-board-to-decide-books-fate-monday/article_396d67fe-af96-5749-bad1-71ee3bec3d71.html |
The Marked Tree School district converted to a year-round calendar for this school year.
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By Garrett Hatcher Sun Staff Intern
While most area school districts are making their final preparations for the new school year, Marked Tree School District is in full swing after changing to a year-round status f... | 2022-08-06T08:31:54Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Marked Tree School adopts year-round calendar | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/marked-tree-school-adopts-year-round-calendar/article_412f6ddb-7d0c-5dc5-9c0b-1eb4a961d3a9.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/marked-tree-school-adopts-year-round-calendar/article_412f6ddb-7d0c-5dc5-9c0b-1eb4a961d3a9.html |
Any bets?
This morning (Thursday), I read the current status of the Brittney Griner saga — guilty, and sentenced to nine years in a Russian prison. Well, that surely can’t be a good thing.
It was initially rumored that she might be “traded” for Viktor Bout, a notorious Russian arms dealer convicted in 2011. Apparently,... | 2022-08-06T08:32:41Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Any bets? | Opinion | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/opinion/any-bets/article_6d9cba7f-169c-5465-b21a-dd36fc8c4f50.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/opinion/any-bets/article_6d9cba7f-169c-5465-b21a-dd36fc8c4f50.html |
Former teacher disgusted
As a former teacher and coach I am disgusted with the Arkansas legislators and the governor on their views about raises for teachers.
They seem to already have their minds made up on how to distribute the 1.7 billion dollar surplus the state has been sitting on. Personally, I can’t see giving c... | 2022-08-06T08:32:47Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Former teacher disgusted | Opinion | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/opinion/former-teacher-disgusted/article_2f1dc639-fd91-5c8f-8a1a-fd4a5d5e1498.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/opinion/former-teacher-disgusted/article_2f1dc639-fd91-5c8f-8a1a-fd4a5d5e1498.html |
Arkansas State’s Reed Tyler finds running room after a reception during a game against Louisiana-Lafayette during the 2020 season.
ASU sports information
JONESBORO — Reed Tyler knows how easy it can be for a player who has been in college football as long as he has to become complacent.
Tyler is going through Arkansas ... | 2022-08-06T08:33:00Z | www.jonesborosun.com | A-State's Tyler determined to avoid complacency | Sports | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/sports/a-states-tyler-determined-to-avoid-complacency/article_b4f1b4c0-00d9-5e93-a967-59ac7a381c4b.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/sports/a-states-tyler-determined-to-avoid-complacency/article_b4f1b4c0-00d9-5e93-a967-59ac7a381c4b.html |
Cotton accepting applications for service academy nominations
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The office of Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) is accepting applications for service academy nominations. In order to be considered for a nomination, materials must be submitted by Nov. 1.
To gain admission to one of the nation’s five service ... | 2022-08-09T06:39:19Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Cotton accepting applications for service academy nominations | Announcements | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/cotton-accepting-applications-for-service-academy-nominations/article_31c2e935-024f-542b-932f-63fd8a5aae4f.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/cotton-accepting-applications-for-service-academy-nominations/article_31c2e935-024f-542b-932f-63fd8a5aae4f.html |
A-State summer commencement now scheduled
Arkansas State University will conduct its 2022 summer commencement at 7 p.m. Aug. 12, in First National Bank Arena, 217 Olympic Drive on the Jonesboro campus.
Due to the anticipated large crowd, guests are encouraged to allow plenty of time to reach the campus and park. In add... | 2022-08-09T06:39:31Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Education news | Announcements | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/education-news/article_17baf056-f5b8-5ba8-b4f5-fd5f5302861e.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/education-news/article_17baf056-f5b8-5ba8-b4f5-fd5f5302861e.html |
State Board approves changes
The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board approved proposed changes in the degree and certificate programs offered by Arkansas State University at its most recent quarterly meeting, Friday, July 29.
Four programs were approved to be offered online: the B.S. in occupational and enviro... | 2022-08-09T06:39:43Z | www.jonesborosun.com | State Board approves changes | Announcements | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/state-board-approves-changes/article_d370157e-62fe-54e1-a6ea-ec2de8a99072.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/state-board-approves-changes/article_d370157e-62fe-54e1-a6ea-ec2de8a99072.html |
PARAGOULD — On Friday, 45 people were arrested in a joint operation by law enforcement agencies.
The Paragould Police Department, the Greene County Sheriff’s Office, the Arkansas State Police, and agents with the 2nd Judicial District Drug Task Force saturated the city with the following results:
Forty-five total arres... | 2022-08-09T06:39:55Z | www.jonesborosun.com | 45 arrested in Paragould on Friday | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/45-arrested-in-paragould-on-friday/article_40dd4474-3895-540f-a760-6483e479c180.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/45-arrested-in-paragould-on-friday/article_40dd4474-3895-540f-a760-6483e479c180.html |
Arkansas State University Childhood Services Director Jo Ann Nalley shows a display chronicling the long history of the A-State program during the 50th annual Statewide Early Childhood Education Conference on Monday at the Embassy Suites Red Wolf Convention Center in Jonesboro.
JONESBORO — The 50th Annual Statewide Ear... | 2022-08-09T06:40:07Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Childhood Services history recognized at conference | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/childhood-services-history-recognized-at-conference/article_0a13a1c5-8730-50c8-9414-f466f274d636.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/childhood-services-history-recognized-at-conference/article_0a13a1c5-8730-50c8-9414-f466f274d636.html |
JONESBORO — While the previous seven days looked promising for Craighead County, Monday’s Arkansas Department of Health report showed the coronavirus pandemic still has a strong presence here. Of 441 new cases statewide Monday, Craighead recorded 51, ranking second only to Pulaski County, which reported 71 new cases. G... | 2022-08-09T06:40:13Z | www.jonesborosun.com | COVID cases increase locally Monday | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/covid-cases-increase-locally-monday/article_e710bec0-3daf-5d75-9880-076dc9449b0c.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/covid-cases-increase-locally-monday/article_e710bec0-3daf-5d75-9880-076dc9449b0c.html |
JONESBORO — Former state Rep. Boyce “Butch” Wilkins died Saturday. He was 75.
Wilkins was elected to the Arkansas House of Representatives in 2008 and served three terms. Before that he was a law enforcement officer with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission for 36 years.
Wilkins was a tireless advocate of the Alzheime... | 2022-08-09T06:40:20Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Former legislator Wilkins dies at 75 | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/former-legislator-wilkins-dies-at-75/article_2185405f-b58d-5767-925d-f3110547dc0e.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/former-legislator-wilkins-dies-at-75/article_2185405f-b58d-5767-925d-f3110547dc0e.html |
Hwy. 226 closure slated near Valley View
JONESBORO — Improvements to a box culvert on Highway 226 near Valley View will result in a temporary highway closure, according to a press release from the Arkansas Department of Transportation.
The closure will be north of the intersection of Highways 49/226 and County Road 441... | 2022-08-09T06:40:26Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Hwy. 226 closure slated near Valley View | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/hwy-226-closure-slated-near-valley-view/article_1df19976-e6c1-5930-afac-a5fae7fa5a6a.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/hwy-226-closure-slated-near-valley-view/article_1df19976-e6c1-5930-afac-a5fae7fa5a6a.html |
LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas lawmakers are meeting this week for a special session on tax cuts and school safety grants that’s been spurred by the state sitting on a $1.6 billion surplus.
The House and Senate are set to convene today.
The package calls for cutting the top individual rate from 5.5 percent to 4.9 percent, star... | 2022-08-09T06:40:38Z | www.jonesborosun.com | State lawmakers taking up tax cuts in special session | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/state-lawmakers-taking-up-tax-cuts-in-special-session/article_b79ac3d3-081e-5711-a587-24e7dbe89f96.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/state-lawmakers-taking-up-tax-cuts-in-special-session/article_b79ac3d3-081e-5711-a587-24e7dbe89f96.html |
JONESBORO — On Friday afternoon, a 22-year-old Jonesboro man told police his vehicle was entered in the 900 block of Brownwood Circle and his SCCY 9 mm firearm was stolen. The gun is valued at $300.
The gun was recovered later Friday in the 2200 block of Clover Drive after a report of shots being fired.
Police arrested... | 2022-08-09T06:40:44Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Stolen gun leads to four arrests | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/stolen-gun-leads-to-four-arrests/article_96de1333-8115-5229-aa04-00767301a50a.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/stolen-gun-leads-to-four-arrests/article_96de1333-8115-5229-aa04-00767301a50a.html |
Elizabeth Warren versus the Federal Reserve
Senator Elizabeth Warren has been on late night talk shows criticizing Federal Reserve chairman William Powell for raising interest rates. In a banking committee hearing she even questioned Chairman Powell as to whether he thought that raising interest rates would solve the p... | 2022-08-09T06:40:59Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Elizabeth Warren versus the Federal Reserve | Opinion | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/opinion/elizabeth-warren-versus-the-federal-reserve/article_539fe933-4fcf-56e0-9d64-70313b50838a.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/opinion/elizabeth-warren-versus-the-federal-reserve/article_539fe933-4fcf-56e0-9d64-70313b50838a.html |
A-State drops opener in Dominican Republic
PUERTO PLATA, Dominican Republic — The Dominican Republic Senior National Team defeated Arkansas State 96-78 Sunday in the first of three exhibition games this week for the Red Wolves men’s basketball team.
ASU led 19-12 after the first quarter before falling behind 39-31 at h... | 2022-08-09T06:41:05Z | www.jonesborosun.com | A-State drops opener in Dominican Republic | Sports | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/sports/a-state-drops-opener-in-dominican-republic/article_7308cf0d-5bcc-570c-a217-313628851efb.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/sports/a-state-drops-opener-in-dominican-republic/article_7308cf0d-5bcc-570c-a217-313628851efb.html |
JONESBORO — The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library board of trustees meeting Monday ended on a controversial note.
Before voting on a material reconsideration appeal from Robin Martin to remove the book “lgr, g8r” from the library’s shelves, board member Michael Watkins asked for a recommendation from Library Di... | 2022-08-10T11:43:48Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Board meeting ends in controversy | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/board-meeting-ends-in-controversy/article_3041e88d-65ed-5423-899e-e9bfaf15ce6f.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/board-meeting-ends-in-controversy/article_3041e88d-65ed-5423-899e-e9bfaf15ce6f.html |
Local author Leigh Anne Fortner poses with her two children’s books, “The Light” and “Mariposa.” Fortner donates the proceeds from her books to charities.
Fortner publishes second children's book
JONESBORO — Local author Leigh Anne Fortner announced the publication of her second children’s book at the end of July in or... | 2022-08-10T11:44:04Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Fortner publishes second children's book | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/fortner-publishes-second-childrens-book/article_87f5242e-2f36-5e64-aae7-866d5a4e5106.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/fortner-publishes-second-childrens-book/article_87f5242e-2f36-5e64-aae7-866d5a4e5106.html |
Home Ice owner faces deadline
JONESBORO — Members of the Jonesboro Land Bank Commission voted Tuesday to set a deadline to receive one land donation and voted to make an offer to buy another site.
The commission began discussing the potential donation of the Home Ice property at 700 Cate Ave. in May.
The 19th century s... | 2022-08-10T11:44:11Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Home Ice owner faces deadline | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/home-ice-owner-faces-deadline/article_bffe4aca-3639-5481-8efa-2cf29431f9fd.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/home-ice-owner-faces-deadline/article_bffe4aca-3639-5481-8efa-2cf29431f9fd.html |
Lawrence County man killed in police standoff
PORTIA — A Lawrence County man is dead after he reportedly began firing a gun randomly outside his home Monday afternoon and was later confronted by law enforcement officers attempting to have the gunman surrender, according to an Arkansas State Police press release.
Lawren... | 2022-08-10T11:44:23Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Lawrence County man killed in police standoff | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/lawrence-county-man-killed-in-police-standoff/article_cdde1d68-0989-58c5-b37d-6c67adc244f5.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/lawrence-county-man-killed-in-police-standoff/article_cdde1d68-0989-58c5-b37d-6c67adc244f5.html |
With warplanes, warships and ballistic missiles, China conducted live-fire exercises from Thursday to Sunday, at six sites surrounding Taiwan. One Chinese missile flew over Taiwan. Five landed in the exclusive economic zone of Japan.
Speaking to reporters in Tokyo, Pelosi reiterated, “Our representation here is not abo... | 2022-08-10T11:44:53Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Who won the Taiwan war games? | Opinion | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/opinion/who-won-the-taiwan-war-games/article_232f9c33-2879-57ee-9aba-147c3f0c7880.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/opinion/who-won-the-taiwan-war-games/article_232f9c33-2879-57ee-9aba-147c3f0c7880.html |
Defensive coordinator Rob Harley answers a question Tuesday during Arkansas State’s media day press conference.
Jones says A-State making daily progress
JONESBORO — Butch Jones isn’t ready to say the culture he wants is fully in place within Arkansas State’s football program, but he sees signs of progress entering his ... | 2022-08-10T11:44:59Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Jones says A-State making daily progress | Sports | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/sports/jones-says-a-state-making-daily-progress/article_b2b75bc5-38ef-52cf-ae90-b18e737ec52b.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/sports/jones-says-a-state-making-daily-progress/article_b2b75bc5-38ef-52cf-ae90-b18e737ec52b.html |
Lual's free throw lifts ASU to 87-86 victory
SANTIAGO, Dominican Republic — Sophomore forward Julian Lual’s free throw with 2.4 seconds remaining in Monday’s game lifted Arkansas State to an 87-86 victory over a Dominican Republic Select Team in men’s exhibition basketball.
Lual sank his second free throw after being f... | 2022-08-10T11:45:05Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Lual's free throw lifts ASU to 87-86 victory | Sports | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/sports/luals-free-throw-lifts-asu-to-87-86-victory/article_07dd60ee-6bab-5a7a-9e3c-88955f49ba3d.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/sports/luals-free-throw-lifts-asu-to-87-86-victory/article_07dd60ee-6bab-5a7a-9e3c-88955f49ba3d.html |
Brenda Carol Hunt of Hoxie was born in Newport on Oct. 7, 1945. She gained her angel wings on Aug. 7, 2022, at her home in Walnut Ridge.
She was of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Brenda loved Dr. Pepper and Elvis, as everyone knows. She worked as a geriatric CNA for more than 24 years. She loved all of her patients and their ... | 2022-08-10T11:45:11Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Brenda Hunt | Times Dispatch | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/times_dispatch/brenda-hunt/article_d7149ef4-9db9-5030-ac62-000b1a2c4d99.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/times_dispatch/brenda-hunt/article_d7149ef4-9db9-5030-ac62-000b1a2c4d99.html |
Members of the 1962 Walnut Ridge American Legion Baseball Team held a 50-year reunion at Don’s Steakhouse on Saturday evening. The 1962 team won the state championship for the second consecutive year. Team members attending the reunion included Russ Adams of Lorado, Jerry Wilson of St. Louis, Larry Green of Doniphan, M... | 2022-08-10T11:45:54Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Yesteryears | Opinion | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/times_dispatch/opinion/yesteryears/article_0c747f1c-31c7-5cf3-82b5-646fa5e25cf7.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/times_dispatch/opinion/yesteryears/article_0c747f1c-31c7-5cf3-82b5-646fa5e25cf7.html |
Portia man killed during police standoff
A Lawrence County man is dead following an armed disturbance and standoff with law enforcement on Monday in Portia.
According to the Arkansas State Police, 40-year-old William Chad Newman began firing a gun randomly outside of his home, located at 208 South Free Street, and was ... | 2022-08-10T11:46:00Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Portia man killed during police standoff | Times Dispatch | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/times_dispatch/portia-man-killed-during-police-standoff/article_f95a503d-edb3-5650-b6cd-0fd5e90ee6d1.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/times_dispatch/portia-man-killed-during-police-standoff/article_f95a503d-edb3-5650-b6cd-0fd5e90ee6d1.html |
AWF hires new executive director
LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Wildlife Federation has hired Terri Lane as executive director and CEO.
Lane, who recently left the helm of the Northwest Arkansas Land Trust after 10 years, will be leading a comprehensive rebuilding and relaunching of Arkansas Wildlife Federation, an 86-year... | 2022-08-11T05:31:06Z | www.jonesborosun.com | AWF hires new executive director | Announcements | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/awf-hires-new-executive-director/article_62d5ca05-d00d-5c5b-a78d-32402dd83506.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/awf-hires-new-executive-director/article_62d5ca05-d00d-5c5b-a78d-32402dd83506.html |
JONESBORO — A Jonesboro police detective testified about the crime scene Wednesday in the first-degree murder trial of a Jonesboro man.
Gabriel Walton, 20, of Jonesboro, is accused of the August 2020 murder of Ronald Volyes, 57.
Walton was 18 years old at the time of Volyes’ death.
Detective Keri Varner on Wednesday de... | 2022-08-11T05:31:30Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Detective describes blood patterns at murder trial | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/detective-describes-blood-patterns-at-murder-trial/article_4971b30a-0d13-52ff-bd84-ab9ef2e07473.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/detective-describes-blood-patterns-at-murder-trial/article_4971b30a-0d13-52ff-bd84-ab9ef2e07473.html |
JONESBORO — The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission voted 6-2 Tuesday to approve the newest plans for a large mixed use project off of Brown’s Lane Access Road, even as opposition to the plan began to gain momentum.
The plans for The Reedmont of Jonesboro have changed since the preliminary plan was approved in Februa... | 2022-08-11T05:31:42Z | www.jonesborosun.com | MAPC approves controversial plan | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/mapc-approves-controversial-plan/article_78d44b8d-1d31-5231-bdf1-fd8d7d8fab43.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/mapc-approves-controversial-plan/article_78d44b8d-1d31-5231-bdf1-fd8d7d8fab43.html |
JONESBORO — Two teenagers were charged with more than 30 felonies each Wednesday in a series of vehicle break-ins.
District Judge David Boling found probable cause to charge Nickelas Brewer, 18, and Charles Frank Sanders, 19, both of Jonesboro, each with 24 counts of breaking or entering of vehicles, five counts of the... | 2022-08-11T05:32:01Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Teens charged with more than 30 felonies | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/teens-charged-with-more-than-30-felonies/article_83535eb7-7b65-5913-b181-cb1bd61d60c9.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/teens-charged-with-more-than-30-felonies/article_83535eb7-7b65-5913-b181-cb1bd61d60c9.html |
Linebacker Jordan Carmouche (right) wraps up a teammate during a defensive drill in Wednesday’s practice at Arkansas State.
Carmouche finds comfort zone with Red Wolves
JONESBORO — Jordan Carmouche is feeling more and more comfortable with his role and those around him in Arkansas State’s football program.
Carmouche jo... | 2022-08-11T05:32:26Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Carmouche finds comfort zone with Red Wolves | Sports | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/sports/carmouche-finds-comfort-zone-with-red-wolves/article_cbabc9f4-aa25-5cc1-8704-fd93d0cf94b5.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/sports/carmouche-finds-comfort-zone-with-red-wolves/article_cbabc9f4-aa25-5cc1-8704-fd93d0cf94b5.html |
Red Wolves close trip with overtime victory
PUERTO PLATA, Dominican Republic — Arkansas State defeated the Dominican Republic’s U-22 team 86-76 in overtime Wednesday afternoon in a men’s basketball exhibition game.
Five Red Wolves scored in double figures as ASU finished its foreign tour with two victories in three gam... | 2022-08-11T05:32:32Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Red Wolves close trip with overtime victory | Sports | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/sports/red-wolves-close-trip-with-overtime-victory/article_fd979dfe-a304-5d3f-9617-4be073b8d179.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/sports/red-wolves-close-trip-with-overtime-victory/article_fd979dfe-a304-5d3f-9617-4be073b8d179.html |
The Original Drifters are scheduled to headline this year’s Depot Days Music Festival.
Marty Haggard, son of Merle Haggard, is part of the lineup for the 24th Annual Depot Days Music Festival.
The 24th Annual Depot Days Music Festival is set to take place Sept. 23-24 on historic Front Street in downtown Newport.
Part o... | 2022-08-11T12:17:12Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Depot Days to return Sept. 23-24 | Newport | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/newport/depot-days-to-return-sept-23-24/article_29f71038-ecf4-570c-a320-f214938b224b.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/newport/depot-days-to-return-sept-23-24/article_29f71038-ecf4-570c-a320-f214938b224b.html |
Larry Dulaney was recently named as the Newport Police Chief. Dulaney, who started with the department in June 1988, served as a captain in the department before his recent appointment.
An officer with nearly 35 years’ experience with the Newport Police Department was recently named to lead the department.
Larry Dulane... | 2022-08-11T12:17:13Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Dulaney settles into new position | Newport | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/newport/dulaney-settles-into-new-position/article_dfad7da7-5ddf-5968-8191-195ab33082e7.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/newport/dulaney-settles-into-new-position/article_dfad7da7-5ddf-5968-8191-195ab33082e7.html |
During World War II, submarines provided an invaluable service for the United States as they silently patrolled the depths of the seas, protecting ships and shore alike.
Among the many distinguished subs serving in the war and afterward was the USS Razorback, which is now docked in the Arkansas River in North Little Ro... | 2022-08-11T12:17:18Z | www.jonesborosun.com | USS Razorback saw nearly 54 years of service | Newport | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/newport/uss-razorback-saw-nearly-54-years-of-service/article_b54e7b03-9b19-5906-9ffb-b01d765598e0.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/newport/uss-razorback-saw-nearly-54-years-of-service/article_b54e7b03-9b19-5906-9ffb-b01d765598e0.html |
The historic Startup Chapel at Williams Baptist University is one of two original military buildings remaining on campus, a part of the Walnut Ridge Army Flying School purchased by the university after World War II. WBU plans to use funds from a $200,000 challenge grant from the Mabee Foundation to help fund substantia... | 2022-08-12T09:37:23Z | www.jonesborosun.com | WBU’s Startup Chapel selected for Mabee Challenge Grant | Announcements | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/wbu-s-startup-chapel-selected-for-mabee-challenge-grant/article_e030df09-008c-5a90-8deb-f789ba701375.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/wbu-s-startup-chapel-selected-for-mabee-challenge-grant/article_e030df09-008c-5a90-8deb-f789ba701375.html |
JONESBORO — A Paragould woman died Tuesday morning and two others were injured following a three-vehicle crash on U.S. 49, according to an Arkansas State Police report.
Amber Gill, 48, was traveling south on U.S. 49 in a Nissan Murano when a Mercury Mountaineer, driven by Jace Simpson, 26, of Paragould who was northbou... | 2022-08-12T09:37:29Z | www.jonesborosun.com | 2 die in separate accidents on U.S. 49 | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/2-die-in-separate-accidents-on-u-s-49/article_189f8bae-bc43-5dc1-bccf-313a0d2604e6.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/2-die-in-separate-accidents-on-u-s-49/article_189f8bae-bc43-5dc1-bccf-313a0d2604e6.html |
JONESBORO — Medical marijuana dispensaries in Arkansas sold 4,171 pounds of cannabis in July, with patients spending a total of $23.3 million.
Craighead County’s two dispensaries accounted for a large share of that, according to a report from Scott Hardin, spokesman for the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Commission.
CROP, ... | 2022-08-12T09:37:35Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Legal marijuana sales grow in July | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/legal-marijuana-sales-grow-in-july/article_f949af28-00d9-58c7-9837-b677340ef8e3.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/legal-marijuana-sales-grow-in-july/article_f949af28-00d9-58c7-9837-b677340ef8e3.html |
JONESBORO — The Craighead County Sheriff’s Office is awaiting the extradition of a murder suspect back to Jonesboro.
Keyonte Wilbourn was taken into custody in late July in Chicago by the U.S. Marshal Service’s Great Lake Fugitive Task Force and the Chicago Police Department, according to the Jonesboro Police Departmen... | 2022-08-12T09:37:41Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Murder suspect awaiting transport back to Jonesboro | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/murder-suspect-awaiting-transport-back-to-jonesboro/article_66ee778e-c65e-5112-b351-4ecbe953e6f7.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/murder-suspect-awaiting-transport-back-to-jonesboro/article_66ee778e-c65e-5112-b351-4ecbe953e6f7.html |
WEST MEMPHIS — From Monday through Wednesday, a large-scale, multi-jurisdictional team of law enforcement agents conducted a Sex Offender Compliance Operation in Crittenden County, according to a news release from the 2nd Judicial District prosecuting attorney’s office.
Agents with the Department of Community Correctio... | 2022-08-12T09:37:53Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Sex offender operation nets 14 arrests | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/sex-offender-operation-nets-14-arrests/article_c15ecaf0-16eb-55d7-9e38-f3a831c0e5d5.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/sex-offender-operation-nets-14-arrests/article_c15ecaf0-16eb-55d7-9e38-f3a831c0e5d5.html |
Johnson worked to pull Arkansas out of the Union
In 1821, Judge Johnson was appointed by President James Monroe to serve as a federal judge in the Arkansas Territory. The future senator, now 7, moved with his family to the newly established territorial capital of Little Rock. Johnson County, in western Arkansas, would ... | 2022-08-12T09:39:03Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Johnson worked to pull Arkansas out of the Union | Opinion | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/opinion/johnson-worked-to-pull-arkansas-out-of-the-union/article_94c22cf3-4fb9-5c7b-b63a-e9f23ffb93e4.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/opinion/johnson-worked-to-pull-arkansas-out-of-the-union/article_94c22cf3-4fb9-5c7b-b63a-e9f23ffb93e4.html |
Senior quarterback James Blackman fires a pass during Arkansas State’s spring game in April.
Blackman ready to be A-State's 'problem solver'
JONESBORO — James Blackman prefers to think of his final season in college football as a starting point rather than an end.
Blackman has been in the college game since 2017, when ... | 2022-08-12T09:39:11Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Blackman ready to be A-State's 'problem solver' | Sports | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/sports/blackman-ready-to-be-a-states-problem-solver/article_3ea0d41b-17fb-52a6-bc89-36e2246b7083.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/sports/blackman-ready-to-be-a-states-problem-solver/article_3ea0d41b-17fb-52a6-bc89-36e2246b7083.html |
Inventors Club to meet on Thursday
The Inventors Club of Northeast Arkansas will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday at The Delta Center for Economic Development A-State Innovation System Garage, 611 University Loop West, on the campus of Arkansas State University in Jonesboro.
Brown Bag Lunch programs return to Paragould
Brown Ba... | 2022-08-13T15:47:54Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Events | Announcements | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/events/article_99cd8c64-c777-543c-85b2-81fc887160e6.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/events/article_99cd8c64-c777-543c-85b2-81fc887160e6.html |
Blanchard Springs Caverns in Stone County will reopen Thursday after a two-year closure. The caverns which opened in 1973 are a living cave system which features stalactites, stalagmites, columns and flowstones, which are still changing and growing.
Courtesy of the U.S. Forest Service
RUSSELLVILLE — Ozark-St. Francis N... | 2022-08-13T15:48:00Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Forest Service announces reopening of Blanchard Springs Caverns | Announcements | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/forest-service-announces-reopening-of-blanchard-springs-caverns/article_9f3558be-47c5-5c73-9dbb-0f999ab98d5a.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/forest-service-announces-reopening-of-blanchard-springs-caverns/article_9f3558be-47c5-5c73-9dbb-0f999ab98d5a.html |
Lane closures planned for Spring River Bridge
LAWRENCE COUNTY — The Arkansas Department of Transportation has announced that traffic will alternate to one lane of travel as maintenance crews perform routine work on the Spring River Bridge 0.75 miles east of U.S. 63 near Ravenden.
Weather permitting, work will begin Mon... | 2022-08-13T15:48:06Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Lane closures planned for Spring River Bridge | Announcements | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/lane-closures-planned-for-spring-river-bridge/article_c936f5cc-d8ef-52a0-ba8b-746dcb051a48.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/lane-closures-planned-for-spring-river-bridge/article_c936f5cc-d8ef-52a0-ba8b-746dcb051a48.html |
JONESBORO — The COVID Tracker map for Arkansas, produced each week by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is more spotty, as more counties show reductions in new infections.
Except for the near-solid orange counties of Northeast Arkansas.
Orange on the map means a high community level of COVID-19. Of t... | 2022-08-13T15:48:31Z | www.jonesborosun.com | CDC: NEA still COVID hot spot | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/cdc-nea-still-covid-hot-spot/article_6d3c5364-dcd6-5846-b8e3-3526a088fd97.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/cdc-nea-still-covid-hot-spot/article_6d3c5364-dcd6-5846-b8e3-3526a088fd97.html |
JONESBORO — A local man was shot late Thursday night near the Fairview neighborhood, police said.
The victim told an officer who was working off-duty security at a local hospital that he was shot while walking in the road around the intersection of Allison Drive and Curtview Street shortly before 11 p.m. The victim’s m... | 2022-08-13T15:48:43Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Man shot, car, house damaged | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/man-shot-car-house-damaged/article_b946ea89-e8c4-5e6c-9468-7059e9ce7ffa.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/man-shot-car-house-damaged/article_b946ea89-e8c4-5e6c-9468-7059e9ce7ffa.html |
LITTLE ROCK — It appears the initiative to legalize recreational marijuana will be on the Arkansas ballot after all. What remains to be seen is whether votes cast on the measure will matter.
On Thursday, the Arkansas Supreme Court ordered the secretary of state to certify a marijuana legalization initiative for the Nov... | 2022-08-13T15:48:55Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Supreme Court orders conditional certification of marijuana measure | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/supreme-court-orders-conditional-certification-of-marijuana-measure/article_69d98090-a9e9-5424-8062-5399eb75eda8.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/supreme-court-orders-conditional-certification-of-marijuana-measure/article_69d98090-a9e9-5424-8062-5399eb75eda8.html |
Keith Grimwood (left) and Ezra Idlet, who perform as Trout Fishing in America will conclude the summer concert series Live from the Cash Porch.
DYESS — Trout Fishing in America will perform in the third and final installment in the Arkansas State University summer concert series, “Live from the Cash Porch,” set for Aug... | 2022-08-13T15:49:07Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Trout Fishing in America to visit Cash Porch in Dyess | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/trout-fishing-in-america-to-visit-cash-porch-in-dyess/article_982c6dec-dcf7-59ec-9146-18295e964229.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/trout-fishing-in-america-to-visit-cash-porch-in-dyess/article_982c6dec-dcf7-59ec-9146-18295e964229.html |
Bernice Turman will be honored Sunday from 3-5 p.m. at the Christian Valley Christian Church with a 106th birthday celebration.
Bernice Turman enjoys talking about her life on Wednesday at her home in Valley View. She said that she could fill many notebooks with her life story.
Raymond and Bernice Turman shortly before... | 2022-08-13T15:49:14Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Turman looks back on amazing life | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/turman-looks-back-on-amazing-life/article_bfddeb83-b027-5ac9-a2bf-3bb2812e8575.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/turman-looks-back-on-amazing-life/article_bfddeb83-b027-5ac9-a2bf-3bb2812e8575.html |
Need solution for animals
In reference to the stories in The Sun about homeless animals, I have a story of my own. We live south of Jonesboro, on the Ridge. This is a favorite dumping grounds for animals. Over the years we have taken in many of them.
We had cats (now deceased) that we had up to 14 or 15 years. We had t... | 2022-08-13T15:49:50Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Need solution for animals | Opinion | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/opinion/need-solution-for-animals/article_841e5eb9-b162-5067-85b0-5a2e9165d770.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/opinion/need-solution-for-animals/article_841e5eb9-b162-5067-85b0-5a2e9165d770.html |
Unfettered
Political affiliation is part of who we are, our identity. In many ways it defines our intellectual selves within a larger context of social values. It’s where our values fit in with respect to our relationship with others.
I’ve been a Democrat, a Republican and an Independent. I wore my political identity o... | 2022-08-13T15:50:08Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Unfettered | Opinion | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/opinion/unfettered/article_208f6509-d834-5878-9542-f3d411147f04.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/opinion/unfettered/article_208f6509-d834-5878-9542-f3d411147f04.html |
Champ Flemings fields a punt during Arkansas State’s practice Thursday at Centennial Bank Stadium.
JONESBORO — Champ Flemings has been in Arkansas State’s football camp long enough to earn rave reviews from coaches and teammates for the athletic ability that figures to make him a big-play threat for the Red Wolves this... | 2022-08-13T15:50:14Z | www.jonesborosun.com | ASU counting on Flemings for big plays, leadership | Sports | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/sports/asu-counting-on-flemings-for-big-plays-leadership/article_8d689bcf-9945-55db-bf4a-3eef0c302aa6.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/sports/asu-counting-on-flemings-for-big-plays-leadership/article_8d689bcf-9945-55db-bf4a-3eef0c302aa6.html |
Ricky Gervais calls for release of Rocky the coyote from River Trail Nature Center n Northbrook
Ricky Gervais has called for Cook County officials to release Rocky, a coyote confined at the River Trail Nature Center in Northbrook, Illinois.
NORTHBROOK Ill. (WLS) -- Celebrity Ricky Gervais has called for Cook County off... | 2022-08-10T12:01:11Z | abc7chicago.com | Ricky Gervais calls for release of Rocky the coyote from Cook County Forest Preserve's River Trail Nature Center n Northbrook - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/ricky-gervais-rocky-the-coyote-cook-county-forest-preserve-river-trail-nature-venter-center/12114302/ | https://abc7chicago.com/ricky-gervais-rocky-the-coyote-cook-county-forest-preserve-river-trail-nature-venter-center/12114302/ |
Two men in the south suburbs said they are making Harvey safer by boarding up abandoned homes.
HARVEY, Ill. (WLS) -- The South Suburban Public Safety Initiative has now boarded up over 300 abandoned homes in Harvey.
It's a mission the organization's founders said began two years ago to make this city a better and safer... | 2022-08-10T17:01:15Z | abc7chicago.com | Harvey, Illinois initiative boards up more than 300 abandoned homes - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/harvey-illinois-il-abandoned-homes-boarded-up/12114846/ | https://abc7chicago.com/harvey-illinois-il-abandoned-homes-boarded-up/12114846/ |
Nebraska teen, mom facing charges in abortion-related case involving Facebook messages
BySara O'Brien and Clare Duffy, CNN Business, CNNWire
The Supreme Court ruled to overturn Roe v. Wade and the fundamental right to abortion that has been the law for almost 50 years.
Norfolk police began investigating Celeste Burgess... | 2022-08-11T01:21:54Z | abc7chicago.com | Facebook abortion: Nebraska teen, mother facing charges after police obtain alleged messages of illegal medication abortion - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/nebraska-abortion-facebook-medication/12116031/ | https://abc7chicago.com/nebraska-abortion-facebook-medication/12116031/ |
Man charged in CTA bus stop crash that killed teen girl and injured 3 others at 79th and Racine
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A man is now charged for a crash that killed a teenage girl last Friday night while she was waiting with her mother at a CTA bus stop near 79th and Racine on Chicago's South Side.
Three other people were als... | 2022-08-11T02:53:12Z | abc7chicago.com | CTA bus stop crash: Dwayne Owens charged in crash that killed Angela Short, 14, injured 3 others at 79th and Racine - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/cta-bus-stop-crash-angela-short-killed-dwayne-owens/12116154/ | https://abc7chicago.com/cta-bus-stop-crash-angela-short-killed-dwayne-owens/12116154/ |
CHICAGO -- A Pilsen woman remains on life-support after she was shot during an exchange of gunfire between her boyfriend and an off-duty Chicago police officer on the Stevenson Expressway last week.
A lawsuit filed Wednesday claims the officer fired first during the road-rage incident, striking Lizbeth Urbina in the he... | 2022-08-11T20:18:19Z | abc7chicago.com | Family files lawsuit as Pilsen mom Lizbeth Urbina remains on life-support after I-55 shooting involving off-duty Chicago cop - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shooting-stevenson-expressway-lizbeth-urbina-i-55/12117810/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shooting-stevenson-expressway-lizbeth-urbina-i-55/12117810/ |
Reverend Doctor Jay Moses is packing up after seven years at Hope Presbyterian Church in Wheaton.
WHEATON, Ill. (WLS) -- Reverend Doctor Jay Moses is packing up after seven years at Hope Presbyterian Church in Wheaton.
"I feel a call to go to a different community and bring my gifts there. I think when you are in a com... | 2022-08-11T22:59:32Z | abc7chicago.com | White Wheaton pastor, Reverend Doctor Jay Moses who spoke out about social justice issues, leaving Hope Presbyterian Church - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/pastor-jay-moses-hope-presbyterian-church-social-justice-wheaton/12118251/ | https://abc7chicago.com/pastor-jay-moses-hope-presbyterian-church-social-justice-wheaton/12118251/ |
The filing comes on the 100 year anniversary of Municipal Grant Park Stadium's groundbreaking
Mayor Lori Lightfoot recently announced three proposals for renovations to the stadium.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A Chicago alderman is trying to put a stop to potential changes to Soldier Field.
Alderman Ray Lopez filed an order Thurs... | 2022-08-12T00:43:56Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago alderman files ordinance to stop Soldier Field renovations on 100 year anniversary of Municipal Grant Park Stadium - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/soldier-field-stadium-renovations-alderman-ray-lopez/12118478/ | https://abc7chicago.com/soldier-field-stadium-renovations-alderman-ray-lopez/12118478/ |
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Police said two men were arrested in Chicago in connection with the shots fired at Mall of America last week.
Shots were fired last Thursday at the Mall of America in suburban Minneapolis, sending shoppers running for cover, but police said it did not appear anyone was injured. A lockdown that had forc... | 2022-08-12T05:09:35Z | abc7chicago.com | Mall of America shooting: 2 arrested in Chicago for shots fired in famous suburban Minneapolis mall - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/shots-fired-mall-of-america-shooting-chicago-arrest-bloomington-minnesota/12119067/ | https://abc7chicago.com/shots-fired-mall-of-america-shooting-chicago-arrest-bloomington-minnesota/12119067/ |
Teen killed at Harsh Park after leaving final exam
ByVal Warner via
Cleo Pendleton is speaking out again about gun violence ten years after the death of her daughter Hadiya. Speaking to ABC 7's Val Warner, Pendleton encouraged mothers who've lost c
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Cleo Pendleton is speaking out again about gun violenc... | 2022-08-12T13:12:43Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago gun violence: Mother of Hadiya Pendleton opens up about grief behind losing her daughter in Kenwood shooting - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-gun-violence-kenwood-shooting-hadiya-pendleton-park/12119707/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-gun-violence-kenwood-shooting-hadiya-pendleton-park/12119707/ |
Bally's play for long-awaited Chicago casino location now up to IL regulators
Bally's play for a long-awaited Chicago casino location at Halsted and Chicago in River West is now up to IL regulators.
CHICAGO -- State gambling regulators now hold the cards in Chicago's casino game.
Bally's Corporation on Wednesday filed ... | 2022-08-12T15:45:07Z | abc7chicago.com | Casino Chicago: Bally's play for long-awaited location at Halsted, Chicago in River West now up to IL regulators - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/casino-chicago-location-ballys-river-west/12120009/ | https://abc7chicago.com/casino-chicago-location-ballys-river-west/12120009/ |
Rivian losses surge to $1.7 billion in Q2, more than double the same period last year
Rivian's stock fell 2% in after-hours trading
Watch Rob Elgas' full interview with Rivian founder and CEO RJ Scaringe.
CHICAGO -- Rivian said Thursday that it lost $1.7 billion in the second quarter of 2022 as it works to ramp up its ... | 2022-08-12T16:50:38Z | abc7chicago.com | Rivian stock price falls 2% after CEO RJ Scaringe tells earnings call that Q2 losses surged to $1.7B - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/rivian-earnings-stock-truck-price/12120055/ | https://abc7chicago.com/rivian-earnings-stock-truck-price/12120055/ |
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Illinois reported 3,735 new COVID cases and 26 deaths Friday.
CDC drops 'test-to-stay' recommendation Chicago Public Schools planned to use this fall
That test-to-stay protocol, which the CDC no longer recommends, is something CPS heavily-invested in, and now the district is reviewing whether practices... | 2022-08-12T18:52:21Z | abc7chicago.com | IL COVID update today: IL reports 3,735 new coronavirus cases, 26 new deaths; CDC eases quarantine, testing recommendations - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/covid-illinois-test-vaccine-cases/12120351/ | https://abc7chicago.com/covid-illinois-test-vaccine-cases/12120351/ |
Michael Jordan's 1998 NBA Finals jersey up for auction, could go for $5M
RELATED: Michael Jordan's NBA debut ticket stub breaks record, sells for $264K
RELATED: Michael Jordan's rookie Chicago Bulls jersey breaks record, sells for $320K at online auction
Bidding will be open from September 6 to September 14, CNN report... | 2022-08-12T21:24:58Z | abc7chicago.com | Michael Jordan basketball: 1998 Chicago Bulls NBA Finals jersey being auctioned off by Sotheby's - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/michael-jordan-chicago-bulls-jersey-auction/12120618/ | https://abc7chicago.com/michael-jordan-chicago-bulls-jersey-auction/12120618/ |
Broadway In Chicago's free summer concert is back in Millennium Park. ABC7's Hosea Sanders and Val Warner will be hosting the event Monday night.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Broadway In Chicago's free summer concert is back after a pandemic break!
The musicals will be in Chicago theaters in upcoming months, so you can get a sneak... | 2022-08-12T23:09:16Z | abc7chicago.com | Broadway in Chicago's free summer concert returns to Millennium Park after pandemic break - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/broadway-in-chicago-free-concert-summer-millennium-park/12120602/ | https://abc7chicago.com/broadway-in-chicago-free-concert-summer-millennium-park/12120602/ |
The South Side celebration, said to be the largest African American parade in the country, dates back to 1929
With possibly hundreds of thousands of people along the parade route Saturday, which starts at 39th & King, emergency officials want to calm any concerns about safety.
This parade comes more than a month after ... | 2022-08-12T23:52:48Z | abc7chicago.com | Bud Billiken Parade 2022: Chicago back-to-school event returns with emphasis on safety following Highland Park shooting - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/the-bud-billiken-parade-2022-history-what-time-is/12120917/ | https://abc7chicago.com/the-bud-billiken-parade-2022-history-what-time-is/12120917/ |
Store owner shot with 'homemade gun' after man becomes furious he didn't win lottery
SAN FRANCISCO -- A California store owner is detailing what happened when a man with a homemade gun shot him after he didn't win the lottery.
Hisham Abu says the incident happened just after he opened his San Francisco store, Sam's Mar... | 2022-08-13T02:29:36Z | abc7chicago.com | California lottery shooting: Store owner shot with 'homemade gun' after man in San Francisco becomes furious he didn't win lotto - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/lottery-shooting-store-owner-shot-san-francisco-sams-market/12121130/ | https://abc7chicago.com/lottery-shooting-store-owner-shot-san-francisco-sams-market/12121130/ |
Bud Billiken Parade: Chicago back-to-school event returns to South Side with emphasis on safety
The celebration, said to be the largest African American parade in the country, dates back to 1929
ByWill Jones, Eric Horng, and Diane Pathieu via
What time is the Bud Billiken Parade? The South Side event is a two-and-a-hal... | 2022-08-13T11:37:58Z | abc7chicago.com | What time is the Bud Billiken Parade? Chicago back-to-school event returns with emphasis on safety after Highland Park shooting - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/bud-billiken-parade-south-side-chicago-events-back-to-school/12121838/ | https://abc7chicago.com/bud-billiken-parade-south-side-chicago-events-back-to-school/12121838/ |
2 men fatally shot in their vehicles about 3 miles apart on South Side, police say
A Chicago shooting left a man shot and killed at an Englewood stop sign on the city's South Side, the police department said.
CHICAGO -- At least 11 people have been shot since Friday evening across Chicago, including two men fatally sho... | 2022-08-13T13:13:43Z | abc7chicago.com | Shootings in Chicago this weekend: 11 shot, 3 fatally in violence across city, police department says - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shootings-this-weekend-violence-man-shot-and-killed/12122048/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shootings-this-weekend-violence-man-shot-and-killed/12122048/ |
Chicago shooting: Man killed, another wounded after shots fired in Burnside, police say
CHICAGO -- A man was killed and another was wounded in a shooting Saturday morning in Burnside on the South Side.
A 28-year-old man was walking with another man about 6:05 a.m. in the 9400 block of South St. Lawrence Avenue when a p... | 2022-08-13T13:48:39Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago shooting: Man shot and killed, another hurt in 9400 block of South St. Lawrence Avenue on South Side, police say - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shooting-south-side-man-shot-and-killed-crime/12122118/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shooting-south-side-man-shot-and-killed-crime/12122118/ |
Chicago's Uketoberfest features the best of Ukrainian culture with proceeds to help Ukraine
A two-day festival in Chicago, dubbed, Uketoberfest, brings together the best of Ukrainian arts and crafts, food and music.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- It's been three years since Chicago's St. Joseph Ukrainian Catholic Church has been abl... | 2022-08-14T04:49:39Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago's Ukrainian festival, Uketoberfest, aims to fundraise to help humanitarian effort amid Ukraine war - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-festival-ukrainian-uketoberfest/12123444/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-festival-ukrainian-uketoberfest/12123444/ |
A British woman who was vacationing near Custer South Dakota was attacked by a bison. The attack left her paralyzed from the knee down in one leg.
CUSTER, S.D. -- A British tourist is recovering in the hospital after being charged and gored by a bison.
Amelia Dean, 19, said the bison attacked while she and a friend wer... | 2022-08-14T12:52:51Z | abc7chicago.com | Bison attacks woman at Custer State Park: 19-year-old gored in thigh, left paralyzed below the knee in South Dakota - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/bison-attacks-woman-custer-state-park-sd-south-dakota/12124326/ | https://abc7chicago.com/bison-attacks-woman-custer-state-park-sd-south-dakota/12124326/ |
DUPAGE COUNTY, Ill. (WLS) -- Four people were wounded in a shooting Sunday morning on Interstate 88 in DuPage County, Illinois State Police said.
Authorities said the shooting occurred near milepost 138 near Oak Brook around 1:15 a.m. Four victims with injuries from the gunfire were taken to an area hospital.
The victi... | 2022-08-14T17:01:01Z | abc7chicago.com | I-88 shooting: 4 wounded on expressway in DuPage County near Oak Brook, IL, Illinois State Police say - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/shooting-on-i-88-illinois-state-police-oak-brook-il/12124771/ | https://abc7chicago.com/shooting-on-i-88-illinois-state-police-oak-brook-il/12124771/ |
Some of the proposed protected regions include Yellowstone National Park, and the Northern and Southern Rockies.
This July 16, 2004, file photo, shows a gray wolf at the Wildlife Science Center in Forest Lake, Minn. (AP Photo/Dawn Villella, File)
A group of scientists want gray wolves to be introduced on over one-third... | 2022-08-14T20:56:07Z | abc7chicago.com | Facts about gray wolves: Researchers urge government to give population federal sanctuary across 11 states - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/facts-about-gray-wolves-federal-sanctuary-why-are-endangered-how-many-left/12125209/ | https://abc7chicago.com/facts-about-gray-wolves-federal-sanctuary-why-are-endangered-how-many-left/12125209/ |
The man killed was crossing the street when he was hit by a first car; another ran him over while he was in the road, police said.
CHICAGO -- Chicago police released photos Monday morning of a vehicle involved in a deadly hit-and-run earlier this month in West Garfield Park.
A man was killed after being run over twice ... | 2022-08-15T14:20:54Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago police release photos of car involved in deadly West Garfield Park hit-and-run crash on 5th Avenue - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/west-garfield-park-hit-and-run-crash-5th-avenue-deadly-cpd/12127198/ | https://abc7chicago.com/west-garfield-park-hit-and-run-crash-5th-avenue-deadly-cpd/12127198/ |
Chicago traffic: Police temporarily shut down I-290 from 1st Avenue to Des Plaines Avenue
COOK COUNTY, Ill. (WLS) -- A 25-year-old Chicago woman has died after a rollover crash on the inbound Eisenhower Expressway early Monday morning, Illinois State Police said.
She was driving a silver Ford Fusion east on Interstate ... | 2022-08-15T15:52:21Z | abc7chicago.com | Eisenhower Expressway crash kills Chicago woman, 25, in Cook County near 1st Avenue, Illinois State Police say - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/eisenhower-expressway-crash-i-290-1st-avenue-cook-county/12127382/ | https://abc7chicago.com/eisenhower-expressway-crash-i-290-1st-avenue-cook-county/12127382/ |
Pilsen man accused of groping women while on scooter admitted to attacks: prosecutors
36-year-old is a restaurant manager at Navy Pier; Chicago police said he assaulted several women
Victor Manuel-Reyes was charged with felony sexual assault following a string of groping attacks in the South and West Loop, police said.... | 2022-08-15T17:23:33Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago man, Victor Manuel-Reyes, accused of groping women while riding one-wheel scooter, admitted to attacks: prosecutors - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/one-wheel-scooter-pilsen-navy-pier-victor-manuel-reyes/12127540/ | https://abc7chicago.com/one-wheel-scooter-pilsen-navy-pier-victor-manuel-reyes/12127540/ |
What is the 'Playpen,' Chicago? Popular boating destination near Navy Pier can get crowded in warm weather
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Two women suffered severe injuries to their extremities after a boat accident Saturday evening in Chicago's "Playpen," members of the CPD Marine Unit said Monday morning.
The officers said they re... | 2022-08-15T19:29:54Z | abc7chicago.com | CPD gives update after Chicago 'Playpen' incident that seriously injured 2 in Lake Michigan near Oak Street Beach - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-playpen-the-lake-michigan-what-is/12127873/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-playpen-the-lake-michigan-what-is/12127873/ |
CHICAGO (WLS) -- If the grass is always greener on the other side, the turf troubles at Soldier Field, which have been an issue for years, could make a move to Arlington Heights look even more inviting for the Bears than ever.
Concerns about the turf conditions at the lakefront stadium once again hit the spotlight afte... | 2022-08-15T23:16:15Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago Bears news: NFL blasts Soldier Field turf after Saturday's preseason game, stadium concerts cause poor conditions - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-bears-news-preseason-soldier-field-turf-concert/12128362/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-bears-news-preseason-soldier-field-turf-concert/12128362/ |
Highland Park City Council considers resolution calling for semi-automatic weapons ban
The Highland Park City Council will consider a resolution calling for the state and federal governments to ban all semi-automatic weapons.
HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. (WLS) -- The Highland Park City Council will consider a resolution calling... | 2022-08-15T23:16:21Z | abc7chicago.com | Highland Park City Council considers resolution calling for semi-automatic weapons ban in wake up July 4 parade shooting - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/highland-park-shooting-city-council-assault-weapons-ban-gun-laws/12128454/ | https://abc7chicago.com/highland-park-shooting-city-council-assault-weapons-ban-gun-laws/12128454/ |
Chicago Youth Programs provide mentoring, tutoring; keeping students on track for success
Chicago Youth Programs executive director, Jeff Campbell, and a mom with children enrolled in the program, share how it works to keep kids safe after school.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- With Chicago Public Schools returning to school on Aug.... | 2022-08-16T02:49:26Z | abc7chicago.com | Back to school 2022: Chicago Youth Programs provides after school services to keep kids safe, on track through the school year - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/back-to-school-2022-cps-after-program-chicago-youth-programs/12128895/ | https://abc7chicago.com/back-to-school-2022-cps-after-program-chicago-youth-programs/12128895/ |
Highland Park violence: 1 bullet hit a vehicle; no one injured
HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. (WLS) -- Highland Park police are trying to find the person who fired shots at another driver in a road rage incident in the north suburbs Monday afternoon.
It happened on Skokie Valley Road near Central Avenue just before 2:15 p.m.
The ... | 2022-08-16T11:36:12Z | abc7chicago.com | Highland Park shooting: Driver shot at vehicle in road rage incident on Skokie Valley Road near Central Avenue, police say - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/highland-park-shooting-police-road-rage-skokie-valley/12129777/ | https://abc7chicago.com/highland-park-shooting-police-road-rage-skokie-valley/12129777/ |
Back to school tech: Top laptops, headphones, smart watches and more for students
Carl Prouty, "The Technologist" at Abt Electronics has all the must-have electronics for this school year.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- As students start returning to school making sure all their electronics are up-to-date and running properly is key... | 2022-08-16T13:11:52Z | abc7chicago.com | Back to school tech: Top laptops, headphones, smart watches and more for students - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/back-to-school-supplies-best-laptop-abt-electronics-computer/12129743/ | https://abc7chicago.com/back-to-school-supplies-best-laptop-abt-electronics-computer/12129743/ |
Attack on 22-year veteran officer of Naperville Police Department captured on bodycam
NAPERVILLE, Ill. (WLS) -- The DuPage County State's Attorney's Office said Monday it believes a deadly June police shooting, in which an officer shot and killed a man holding a hatchet in west suburban Naperville, was justified.
Naper... | 2022-08-16T13:11:59Z | abc7chicago.com | Naperville police shooting that killed Edward Samaan, who charged at officer, justified: DuPage County State's Attorney's Office - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/naperville-police-shooting-dupage-county-states-attorneys-office-department-il/12129812/ | https://abc7chicago.com/naperville-police-shooting-dupage-county-states-attorneys-office-department-il/12129812/ |
House explosion Evansville, Indiana: Victims died of trauma, asphyxia
Suzanne Dabkowski, a spokeswoman for the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, said last week that the agency can't speak to any possible causes of the explosion. Dabkowski said the ATF has explosive specialists and firearms in... | 2022-08-16T13:38:00Z | abc7chicago.com | Explosion in Evansville, IN: Victims died of trauma, compression asphyxia - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/compression-asphyxia-evansville-indiana-in-explosion/12129997/ | https://abc7chicago.com/compression-asphyxia-evansville-indiana-in-explosion/12129997/ |
Illinois, like many states, is facing a teacher shortage and the Golden Apple Foundation is working to fill those jobs.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Illinois, like many states, is facing a teacher shortage. A local organization aims to fix that.
There are currently 5,300 unfilled positions in Illinois. More than 1,000 of those ope... | 2022-08-16T17:20:16Z | abc7chicago.com | Golden Apple Foundation focuses on combatting teacher shortage in Illinois, Chicago Public Schools - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/teacher-jobs-shortage-back-to-school-golden-apple-foundation/12130258/ | https://abc7chicago.com/teacher-jobs-shortage-back-to-school-golden-apple-foundation/12130258/ |
'It is very hard to convince Cooper that he will be happy again,' his family said in a statement.
Cooper Roberts, a boy paralyzed in the Highland Park parade shooting, is expected to rejoin his twin in school after therapy, his family said.
HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. (WLS) -- An 8-year-old boy paralyzed in the deadly Highland... | 2022-08-16T19:13:36Z | abc7chicago.com | Cooper Roberts update: Child paralyzed in Highland Park shooting in constant pain, suffering 'grueling aftermath,' family says - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/cooper-roberts-update-highland-park-shooting-gofundme-il/12130801/ | https://abc7chicago.com/cooper-roberts-update-highland-park-shooting-gofundme-il/12130801/ |
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Badly bruised, cut and sprained, Carlee J. McKinney is hobbling along in a fog of grief. He woke up Sunday morning in Stroger Hospital only to find out he was the only survivor of a hit-and-run outside South Shore gay bar Jeffrey Pub.
"Three passed and I'm the only one that walked away able to live ano... | 2022-08-17T03:20:48Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago hit-and-run: Only survivor of South Shore crash that killed 3 outside of Jeffrey Pub speaks out - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/south-shore-hit-and-run-jeffrey-pub-survivor-chicago-gay-bars/12131976/ | https://abc7chicago.com/south-shore-hit-and-run-jeffrey-pub-survivor-chicago-gay-bars/12131976/ |
Chicago police said 40-year-old got into argument before fatal shooting
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A 40-year-old Chicago man shot and gravely wounded Sunday night outside a South Side Red Line station has died, Chicago police said Wednesday morning.
Anthony Dinion died Tuesday after being shot, the Cook County Medical Examiner's... | 2022-08-17T14:22:38Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago shooting: Man injured outside 69th Street CTA Red Line station in Englewood dies days later, CPD says - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shooting-englewood-cta-red-line-69th-street/12133289/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shooting-englewood-cta-red-line-69th-street/12133289/ |
Autumn's mother suffered uterine rupture; baby has battled chronic lung disease, inconsistent heart rate
A premature baby born weighing just 1 lb. is heading home from Lurie Children's Hospital in Streeterville.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A baby born, weighing just one pound, is beating all the odds.
On Wednesday morning, Autumn... | 2022-08-17T18:04:58Z | abc7chicago.com | Premature baby born weighing just 1 lb. heads home from Lurie Children's Hospital in Streeterville: 'She came out feisty' - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/lurie-childrens-hospital-streeterville-premature-baby-uterine-rupture/12133900/ | https://abc7chicago.com/lurie-childrens-hospital-streeterville-premature-baby-uterine-rupture/12133900/ |
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago police said a 9-year-old girl was able to escape an attempted kidnapper in West Rogers Park Wednesday morning.
Police said the girl was walking with an adult in the 6600-block of North Damen shortly before 10 a.m. when an unknown man approached them.
The man grabbed the girl and started running... | 2022-08-17T21:12:10Z | abc7chicago.com | West Rogers Park attempted kidnapping: Girl, 9, escapes suspect after being grabbed on North Damen Ave, CPD say - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-news-west-rogers-park-attempted-kidnapping-child-crime/12134639/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-news-west-rogers-park-attempted-kidnapping-child-crime/12134639/ |
MEX talks returns to celebrate The Joy of Being Mexican
ABC7 is a media sponsor for Latinos Progresando's 10th annual MEX talks
(PRESS RELEASE) Latinos Progresando, a Chicago-based nonprofit organization, will host its 10th annual MEX talks, a one-night showcase celebrating The Joy of Being Mexican. The event will be o... | 2022-08-17T21:33:51Z | abc7chicago.com | Latinos Progresando's MEX talks returns to celebrate The Joy of Being Mexican - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/latinos-progresando-mex-talks-mexican-history-identity/12134754/ | https://abc7chicago.com/latinos-progresando-mex-talks-mexican-history-identity/12134754/ |
Governor JB Pritzker rallied Democrats Wednesday at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield as the party looks ahead towards the November election.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WLS) -- Governor JB Pritzker rallied Democrats Wednesday at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield as the party looks ahead towards the November election.... | 2022-08-17T23:01:02Z | abc7chicago.com | Illinois State Fair: Gov. JB Pritzker rallies with Democrats in Springfield on Governor's Day - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/illinois-state-fair-2022-governors-day-jb-pritzker-news/12135060/ | https://abc7chicago.com/illinois-state-fair-2022-governors-day-jb-pritzker-news/12135060/ |
The Coast Guard is searching for 2 boaters who have been missing since they left the marina in East Chicago, Indiana nearly a week ago.
EAST CHICAGO, Ind. (WLS) -- The body of one of two boaters who from an East Chicago, Indiana, marina since July has been found.
The Lake County, Indiana corner said Wednesday they iden... | 2022-08-18T02:29:58Z | abc7chicago.com | Body of missing East Chicago, Indiana boater Dexter Sain identified; 2nd boater Curtis Herron still missing - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/east-chicago-missing-boaters-dexter-sain-body-found/12135761/ | https://abc7chicago.com/east-chicago-missing-boaters-dexter-sain-body-found/12135761/ |
Body pulled from water hours after person goes missing from 'Playpen,' Lake Michigan
Boat accident Chicago: Coast Guard also brought unconscious person to shore in critical condition; some concerns about safety
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A body has been pulled from Montrose Harbor, hours after a person went missing in the water ... | 2022-08-18T10:55:02Z | abc7chicago.com | CFD pulls body from Montrose Harbor hours after person goes missing from Chicago 'Playpen' - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-playpen-lake-michigan-the-boat-accident/12137108/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-playpen-lake-michigan-the-boat-accident/12137108/ |
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