Listen Live

News

USPS Truck Catches Fire in Jonesboro, No Injuries Reported

3 weeks ago in News

USPS Truck Catches Fire in Jonesboro, No Injuries Reported

The USPS truck that caught on fire after it was put out Photo: Contributed/Chris Jarchow


Jonesboro, AR – Jonesboro Right Now – A U.S. Postal Service delivery truck caught fire Tuesday morning in Jonesboro.

The incident occurred around 8:30 a.m. at East Highland Drive and Kathleen Street. The fire has since been put out.

| ADD US ON GOOGLE NEWS: Click here to see more local news from Jonesboro Right Now

Jonesboro Fire Chief Marty Hamrick said no injuries were reported, adding that Engine 3 has already checked back into service, and the road has been cleared.

The cause of the fire is not yet known.

This is a developing story. JRN will provide updates as they are available.

| DAILY BRIEF: Sign up for the Jonesboro Right Now Daily Brief Newsletter

Tags:

Story © 2026 Saga Communications - Images © 2026 Contributed

This Week in Jonesboro

Recent Headlines

2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

MusiCares to honor U2 as 2027 Persons of the Year at a star-studded Grammy-weekend gala

MusiCares will honor Irish band U2 as its Persons of the Year at a February gala kicking off Grammy Awards weekend. Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr. will be celebrated at a Feb. 5 dinner and tribute concert at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Snoop Dogg brings the VMAs back to Los Angeles as host for Sept. 27 show

The MTV Video Music Awards are returning to the West Coast this month and they've got a very West Coast host — Snoop Dogg.

2 days ago in Lifestyle

In an age of instant answers, educators say there’s a case for letting kids struggle a little

When children forget their lunch, can't solve a math problem or don't know how to get somewhere, the instinct for parents can be to step in immediately. But sometimes, the problem is an opportunity.

2 days ago in National, Trending

US marks 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacks

Americans are commemorating the 25th anniversary of 9/11, remembering the shock, the dead and the sweeping consequences of the al-Qaida attacks on symbols of U.S. might and prosperity.

3 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Girl Scouts’ first cookies for dogs will go on sale in January

Man's best friend is getting some love from the Girl Scouts. Girl Scouts of the USA said Tuesday its first cookies for dogs will go on sale in January.