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  1. Late night detailsRead the original story

    1 hr ago | Arkansas Times

    ... or Sunday). Special notes: The largest of 13 Electric Cowboys throughout Arkansas (in Fayetteville, Fort Smith, Jonesboro and Texarkana), Ken-tucky, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas. Booze specials every night. Thursday is Karaoke night. ...

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    Related Topix: Life, Food, Bar-B-Q, Fayetteville, AR, Fayetteville Metro, Fort Smith, AR, Jonesboro Metro

  2. Mary Sue Allen RigginsRead the original story

    3 hrs ago | Daily Siftings Herald

    Sue Riggins, 88, of Jonesboro, exchanged her earthly body for a perfect one on Sunday, Oct.

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  3. Our View: Gossip site a poor reflection on TrumannRead the original story

    1 hr ago | Truman Democrat

    ... and ask us. This site isn't unique to Trumann. You can find the same kind of nonsense being posted on the site for Jonesboro and just about any other city in America. But what does this say about Northeast Arkansas and Trumann? Aren't we supposed to ...

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    Related Topix: Trumann, AR

  4. Binswanger Brokers Facility Sale to Nice-Pak Products, Creates 300 New Jobs in Jonesboro, ArkansasRead the original story

    3 hrs ago | Market Wire

    ... building on approximately 104 acres to Nice-Pak Products. The property is located at 1 Haworth Drive in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Sale price was not disclosed. "This deal was a tremendous collaborative effort that will bring over 300 jobs and a ...

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    Related Topix: Jonesboro Metro, Office Equipment

  5. ASU research helped sway plant on ...Read the original story

    4 hrs ago | Arkansas Online

    ... State University on potential new uses for plant fibers was among the reasons Nice-Pak Products Inc. chose Jonesboro for a $40 million plant, the universitya s top official said. ASU Chancellor Robert Potts said the Arkansas Biosciences Institute ...

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    Related Topix: Arkansas State University, Retail, Wal Mart Stores

  6. ASU Research Helped Sway Plant on JonesboroRead the original story

    5 hrs ago | KAIT-TV Jonesboro

    ... State University on potential new uses for plant fibers was among the reasons Nice-Pak Products Inc. chose Jonesboro for a $40 million plant. That's according to ASU Chancellor Robert Potts, who says the university's Arkansas Biosciences Institute ...

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    Related Topix: Jonesboro Metro, Arkansas State University

  7. Mark Grisham and David Donaldson to Sign Civil War Epic 'Bedlam...Read the original story

    6 hrs ago | The South Mississippi Sun Herald

    ... since grade school. After parting ways to attend college - Mark studied history at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, while David attended Memphis State University and earned a Ph.D. from Trinity Seminary - the pair reunited in their hometown ...

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    Related Topix: Arkansas State University, Seminary, MS, Psychology, Science

  8. Local will donate his locks in support of Cancer Action NetworkRead the original story

    7 hrs ago | Daily Dunklin Democrat

    Steven Pellham, of Kennett, will be donating his hair at an upcoming "Locks of Love" dinner at the Jonesboro, Ark., Elk's Lodge.

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    Related Topix: Kennett, MO, Arkansas State University

  9. Lethcho, HolderRead the original story

    9 hrs ago | The Johnson County Sun

    Angela Dawn Lethcho and William Dustin Holder, both of Jonesboro, Ark., exchanged wedding vows on Aug.

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    Related Topix: Jonesboro Metro, Wedding

  10. Sai Thai to Apply AgainRead the original story

    10 hrs ago | KAIT-TV Jonesboro

    ... been in operation since March, is competing with entities that already have permits to serve alcohol in downtown Jonesboro. The sale of alcohol in Craighead County has been a deeply divided issue since becoming a dry county. McCann said Jonesboro ...

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    Related Topix: Craighead County, AR, Jonesboro Metro

  11. Iowa Scene: Bulldog women win 14-team golf tournament in ArkansasRead the original story

    16 hrs ago | Des Moines Register

    The Drake women's golf team captured the championship at the Lady Red Wolf Classic on Tuesday in Jonesboro, Ark., the second team title in the program's three-year history.

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  12. Studnar captures ASBT eventRead the original story

    16 hrs ago | Baxter Bulletin

    ... Bowlers Tour tournament. Studnar had what he described as a consistent day at the tourney, which was held at Jonesboro. 'I didn't really have any big scores,' said Studnar, 'I was just pretty consistent the whole day, between the 220s and 240s the ...

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  13. South Texas Report: 10.15.08Read the original story

    16 hrs ago | Corpus Christi Caller-Times

    JONESBORO, Ark. Junior Ashley Watkins fired her best round of the young season Tuesday morning with a 74, but it wasn't enough to hold off a hot Arkansas State team as the Islanders finished fifth at the Lady ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, US Politics, US News, Sports Etc.

  14. Economic Growth And Development Tops Talk At Mayoral ForumRead the original story

    20 hrs ago | KAIT-TV Jonesboro

    Economic growth and development....key words on Tuesday night. Jonesboro Mayoral Candidate Jason Willett said economic development is one of the most important issues in this mayoral race.

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    Related Topix: Jonesboro Metro

  15. JSU Lady Tigers finish 13th at golf tournamentRead the original story

    Yesterday | The Clarion-Ledger

    JONESBORO, Ark. - The Jackson State women's golf team finished in 13th place at the 2008 Arizona State Lady Red Wolf Classic at the Jonesboro Country Club.

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  16. 300 New Jobs Coming to Mid-South TownRead the original story

    Yesterday | WPTY

    300 new jobs will soon be up for grabs in Jonesboro, AR when a new plant moves to town. A manufacturer of pre-moistened wipes says it will open a $40 million plant by the end of the year. It will be housed in the former Haworth building in Jonesboro. ...

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  17. Nice-Pak to employ 300 in JonesboroRead the original story

    Monday | Memphis Business Journal

    Nice-Pak Products Inc. has announced it will locate a a new $40 million manufacturing facility in Jonesboro, Ark.

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  18. Lady Cats fall in tourney quarterfinalsRead the original story

    Yesterday | Log Cabin Democrat

    ... in tourney quarterfinals Conway's Lady Cats fell in the quarterfinals of their Lady Cat Invitational on Saturday. Jonesboro Westside defeated Valley View for the title, 25-12, 25-18. In pool play, Conway downed Crowley's Ridge Academy, 25-22, 25-18, ...

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  19. Southaven's pride brings home the goldRead the original story

    Yesterday | DC Tribune Online

    ... in both the largest 4A division and overall. The band was named grand champion. Other top division winners were Jonesboro, Ark., in the 3A division, Southern Baptist Educational Center in the 2A division and Booneville in the 1A division. Overall ...

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    Related Topix: Southaven, MS

  20. Pre-moistened wipes manufacturer will open $40M plantRead the original story

    Yesterday | Texarkana Gazette

    JONESBORO, Ark.-A manufacturer of pre-moistened wipes says it will open a $40 million plant in Jonesboro that will employ 300 people.

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    Related Topix: Jonesboro Metro