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The Occasions Lady and The Elevator from Hell

by Audrey Poff, illustration by Brittney OsbornThe Peabody Hotel in Memphis is famous for its ducks, of course, but as October approaches, I sometimes think back to a Halloween party I attended there in the 1980s where the real wildlife was on two legs—and in costume. On Oct. 31, what was then the Arkansas State Indians football team played Memphis State at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium...

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The Cardiologist's Wife: Building Bone Density

by Lisa TedderThis month, the focus is on bone density, a topic that usually doesn’t come up until later in life when it may be too late to do much about it. The consequences of poor bone health are severe: falls are the largest cause of accidental death in those 65 and older. Understanding more about bones and how to build bone density can help us lead healthier, more active and independent liv...

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News: Alumni Association Names 2025 Distinguished Alumni

The Arkansas State University Alumni Association will recognize six outstanding graduates as Distinguished Alumni during the 2025 Homecoming celebration. The distinction, considered the association’s highest honor, has been awarded for more than 40 years to alumni who demonstrate excellence in their careers, service to their communities and devotion to A-State. This year’s honorees are Christy...

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Events

Thursday, October 9: Hoops & Howls : A-State Men’s Basketball is set to host Hoops & Howls at 6:15 p.m. inside First National Bank Arena. The preseason banquet features courtside dining, an intersquad scrimmage, locker room tours and live and silent auctions with remarks from first-year head coach Ryan Pannone. Youth tickets are $25, and adult tickets start at $100. Family packs and premium table options are available through the Red Wolves Foundation at (870) 972-2401 or online at AStateRedWolves.com.

Friday, October 10: Emma : Arkansas State University Theatre will present Kate Hamill’s adaptation of “Emma” at the Fowler Center Drama Theatre, located at 201 Olympic Drive in Jonesboro. Performances are scheduled for Oct. 3 at 7:30 p.m.; Oct. 5 at 2:30 p.m.; Oct. 10 and 11 at 7:30 p.m.; and Oct. 12 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are available at the A-State Box Office or online at AState.edu/tickets.

Saturday, October 11: Help Them Stay 5K : The Help Them Stay 5K to benefit King’s Ranch Ministries will begin at 8:30 a.m. at Craighead Forest Park Pavilion 1 in Jonesboro. Participants can run or walk in this event to support children from traumatic beginnings. Chipped timing, water stations and race shirts will be available for registrants. Packet pickup begins at 7:30 a.m. Register online at Race Roster or contact Rachel Dunbar at (870) 283-9615 or rachel@kingsranch.net for more information.

Saturday, October 11: DJA Fall Fest : The Downtown Jonesboro Alliance Fall Fest will take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Union Park, 405 Union Ave. in Downtown Jonesboro. This free, family-friendly event features live music, food trucks, local vendors, kids’ activities, seasonal fun and more. For more information, visit DowntownJonesboro.com or call (870) 919-6176.

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A Wicked Night of Stars starring Jonesboro’s Own Kyle Dean Massey

By Audrey Hanes, Photography by Luke Fontana and submitted

When Broadway comes to Jonesboro later this month for The Link Theatre Company’s exciting annual fundraiser gala, A Night of Stars, it will feature the talent of one of Jonesboro’s own Broadway stars, Kyle Dean Massey. A Wicked Night of Stars, inspired by “Wicked,” will raise money for the nonprofit organization’s youth educational programming and professional productions.

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