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5 hours ago
DAR presents $47K to Beck Veterans Center to support Veterans Cottages of Jonesboro
The Daughters of the American Revolution on Friday presented the Beck Veterans Center with $47,000 to support Veterans Cottages of Jonesboro during a ceremony at the Arkansas State University ROTC Armory.
6 hours ago
Crisler announces campaign for Craighead County Tax Collector
Jenny Crisler announced Friday her campaign for Craighead County Tax Collector.
7 hours ago
Arkansas State powers past Texans in overtime victory
Arkansas State women’s basketball followed closely behind Tarleton State through regulation, but exploded in overtime for the 10-point victory.
8 hours ago
Police: Raid uncovers gambling operation, marijuana transactions at Jonesboro apartment
Two Jonesboro men are facing multiple felony charges after agents said the duo ran a gambling operation and sold marijuana at an apartment that had been under surveillance for weeks.
9 hours ago
Bay man held on $250K bond accused of possessing firearm on school property
A Bay man is behind bars on a $250,000 cash/surety bond after police said he was found walking on a school’s parking lot while armed with a pistol.
11 hours ago
Hoffman announces candidacy for Craighead County Tax Collector
Stephanie A. Hoffman announced her candidacy for Craighead County Tax Collector on Friday.
12 hours ago
Autism advocates to speak at A-State
Two autism advocates will speak at an autism awareness event titled "Autism: The Way I See It" later in November, hosted by Arkansas State University's College of Agriculture.
13 hours ago
University of Mississippi students inducted into Phi Kappa Phi honor society, Jonesboro students among them
University of Mississippi students, including some from Jonesboro, were welcomed into the Phi Kappa Phi honor society, one of the nation's oldest and most prestigious honor societies for all academic disciplines.
14 hours ago
Panel discusses proactive school safety strategies for NEA schools
Northeast Arkansas parents, school officials and community leaders gathered on Thursday to discuss investing in proactive school safety strategies.
1 day ago
St. Bernards elevates emergency care by integrating physical therapy
St. Bernards Medical Center announced on Thursday it has incorporated physical therapy services within its Emergency Department, the first hospital in Arkansas to add this extra layer of care.
1 day ago
A-State convenes leaders to explore next steps for jobs, investment and opportunity
An audience of 600 leaders from business, education, and government gathered Thursday for the Catalyst: NEA Economic Development & Leadership Forum at the Embassy Suites Red Wolf Convention Center in Jonesboro.
1 day ago
Carvell Family Endowed Scholarship will assist first generation college students at A-State
Arkansas State University has announced the establishment of the Carvell Family Endowed Scholarship, a $25,000 fund created to support and encourage first generation college students attending Arkansas State University.
1 day ago
JoyFest set for December in downtown Jonesboro
Kick off the Christmas season at the seventh annual JoyFest in downtown Jonesboro on the first Saturday in December with loads of holiday fun for all ages.
1 day ago
Crews responding to fire on Nettleton
Crews are responding to a structure fire on Nettleton Avenue.
2 days ago
Part of Main Street to be closed Friday
A part of Main Street will be temporarily closed on Friday.
2 days ago
Arvest Bank gifts NEA teachers money for classroom supplies
Bank provided $500 to each educator as part of its annual “We Love Teachers” initiative.
2 days ago
Reese Worthington crowned Miss Arkansas State University
Reese Worthington, a freshman accounting major from Bonne Terre, Missouri, was crowned the 51st Miss Arkansas State University Wednesday night.
2 days ago
Art projects of regional high schools to be featured in annual BAM ‘Inspired’ exhibition
Bradbury Art Museum will host an opening reception for “hikâye | story” and the annual “Inspired” exhibition from 5 – 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 13.
2 days ago
Man held on $350K bond accused of burglary, attempted murder, other felonies in Jonesboro
A man is being held on a $350,000 cash/surety bond after Jonesboro police said he forced his way into a victim’s home, choked her unconscious, and fired a handgun at her while her children were present.
2 days ago
OPINION | The benefits of deer hunting and how it helps in conservation
With a little planning, deer days can be a great time to be in the woods.
