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Weight Limit for Craighead County Road Presented During Quorum Court Meeting
An ordinance to establish a weight limit on a county road was read before the full Craighead County Quorum Court Monday evening.
Nonpartisan Organization Invites Jonesboro Residents to Explore How Americans Can ‘Disagree Better’
The program will provide participants with tools for listening more effectively, communicating across divides, and finding common ground without requiring agreement on every issue.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Olympic champion Alysa Liu takes season off after Milan gold, promises her return to the ice
Olympic figure skating champion Alysa Liu is taking the season off following her triumph in Milan. This time, she is certain she will be back.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending
Dolly Parton built a better world, with rhinestones and songs
There are few inalienable truths: Everyone was born, everyone will die, and everyone loved Dolly Parton. Larger-than-life at 5-foot-nothing, the country star, actor, philanthropist, entrepreneur and theme park enthusiast who died Tuesday, transcended celebrity in rhinestones and fringe.
Jonesboro Office Building Sold to Young Investment Company LLC for $5.8M
The $5.8 million transaction represents another investment in Jonesboro’s commercial real estate market and continues the local ownership of one of the city’s most prominent office properties.
ARDOT Expands Street Smart Children’s Road Safety Education Program for 2026-27 School Year
The Arkansas Department of Transportation has launched Phase Two of its award-winning children’s road safety education program, known as Street Smart.
3 weeks ago in National
Pennsylvania reports first 2 measles deaths in the US this year, both people unvaccinated
Two unvaccinated Pennsylvania residents have died after being infected with measles, the first U.S. deaths this year related to the contagious virus. State health officials announced the deaths Tuesday. They did not reveal any details about the people who died, other than that they lived in Lancaster County, west of Philadelphia.
City Water and Light of Jonesboro Board Approves Rate Increases, Bonds to Fund New Plant Construction
The City Water and Light (CWL) of Jonesboro board on Tuesday unanimously approved a resolution to increase electric rates, as well as a resolution to secure bond financing to fund building a new gas plant.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending
Dolly Parton, music star, actor and beloved figure who spanned generations has died at 80
Dolly Parton, the country music icon whose soaring vibrato vocals, poignant songwriting and sparkling costumes defined her rise from a log cabin in the Tennessee mountains to the height of stardom and acclaim, has died. She was 80 years old.
BAM in Jonesboro Receives Prestigious National Endowment for the Arts ‘Big Read’ Grant
Throughout the academic year, BAM will collaborate with A-State departments and community organizations across Northeast Arkansas to present a wide range of public programs.
Paragould Woman Accused of Hitting Victim with Keys, Throwing Knife During Argument
A Paragould woman is behind bars after police said she struck a victim in the face with a set of keys, threatened to kill him, and threw a knife at him during an argument.
Jonesboro Man Accused of Intimidating Victim in Firearm Possession Case
Police arrested a Jonesboro man after they said he attempted to intimidate a witness in his brother's firearm possession case.
Jonesboro Shooters Claim National Titles at AIM Grand Nationals
Sending just 20 members divided into four squads, the team brought home a haul of 34 awards, which included 24 individual medals and 10 squad medals.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Angel Reese breaks WNBA record with 26 rebounds against Sparks, sets single-season record as well
Angel Reese rebounded her way into the record books not once, but twice in one night. Reese set a WNBA record with 26 rebounds in the Atlanta Dream's 78-71 win over the Los Angeles Sparks on Monday, pushing her past the season record in the same game.
3 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Trending
How to reset your child’s sleep schedule for back-to-school season
After a summer of vacations and late nights, it's time to set those back-to-school alarms. A good night's sleep helps students stay focused and attentive in class. Experts say it's worth easing kids back into a routine with the start of a new school year.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Australia’s music industry bans AI-generated tracks from official charts
Australia's recorded music industry will bar tracks wholly generated by artificial intelligence from official charts as burgeoning generative technologies threaten artists' livelihoods, a representative said on Tuesday.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Serena Williams is back at the US Open, playing mixed doubles with Carlos Alcaraz
Serena Williams is back at the U.S. Open for her first match at the Grand Slam tournament since 2022, playing mixed doubles alongside defending men's singles champion Carlos Alcaraz.
USPS Truck Catches Fire in Jonesboro, No Injuries Reported
The incident occurred around 8:30 a.m. at East Highland Drive and Kathleen Street. The fire has since been put out.
Jonesboro Man Accused of Firearm Possession, Previously Convicted of Violent Felony
A Jonesboro man who was previously convicted of a violent felony faces a new charge after police said they found a firearm inside his vehicle during a probation search.
Jonesboro Couple Takes Home $185,432 on NBC’s ‘The Wall’
A Jonesboro couple faced the massive 40-foot pegboard on NBC's The Wall Monday night, walking away with a life-changing $185,432.
