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7 hours ago
City of Jonesboro Named 2026 Government Recycler of the Year
The award was presented Sept. 1 during the Arkansas Recycling Coalition’s 2026 Conference and Trade Show in Hot Springs.
8 hours ago
Report: Labor Day Ranks as Second Deadliest Holiday on U.S. Roads
The report shows that over the past five years, 2,567 lives have been lost on U.S. roads during the Labor Day weekend.
9 hours ago
More Than a Game: How Valley View eSports is Redefining Middle and High School Athletics
Students in the Valley View School District are making sure the phrase 'it’s just a game' is left at the door by treating competitive eSports with the exact same dedication as traditional athletics.
10 hours ago
Sunken Lands Songwriting Circle Concert This Month; Tickets Available
The concert will begin at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19, in Riceland Hall of Fowler Center, 201 Olympic Dr.
11 hours ago
Alumni Association to Honor Langford, Poston and Tiner as Distinguished Alumni
They will be recognized during Homecoming weekend, highlighted by an on-field presentation at halftime of the Red Wolves' football game on Saturday, Oct. 24 against Georgia State.
12 hours ago
Overturned Cement Truck in Jonesboro Causes Oil Spill, Road Blocked
Crews are at the scene of a single-vehicle accident involving an overturned cement truck at the intersection of Kitchen Street and East Washington Avenue in Jonesboro.
12 hours ago
Jonesboro University Heights Lions Club to Display Flags for Labor Day
U.S. flags will be displayed during the day at numerous Jonesboro businesses and office next Monday in recognition of Labor Day.
13 hours ago
ASGA and Austin Cook to Host 2nd Annual Austin Cook Junior Championship in Jonesboro
The 36-hole championship will feature two rounds of stroke play, with Boys and Girls 14–18 divisions competing over the two-day event.
1 day ago
Simmons Bank to Close Jonesboro Branch in December Amid 26-Location Consolidation
The company said the closures stem from a broader review of its retail network strategy, intended to align with "evolving customer preferences".
1 day ago
The Foundation of Arts Brings Spooky Fun with ‘House of Villains’ Walkthrough
Fall is bringing all the fun of Halloween to Jonesboro as the Foundation of Arts (FOA) prepares for its new and improved House of Villains walkthrough.
1 day ago
Toxic Algae Warning Issued for Lake Poinsett
State officials are urging the public to stay out of the water at Lake Poinsett after confirming the presence of a harmful algal bloom.
1 day ago
Paragould Traffic Stop Leads to Major Drug Bust; Suspect Held on $150K Bond
A Paragould man is behind bars on several felonies after police said they found nearly 400 grams of meth, multiple firearms, and thousands of dollars in cash while they searched his home following a traffic stop.
1 day ago
Arkansas State University Enrollment Approaches 19,000, Sets New Fall Record
Fall enrollment increased by 4.7% from the record 17,926 students in 2025, marking the university's sixth consecutive record-breaking fall or spring semester.
1 day ago
Arkansas Collections Hit $582.8 Million in August, Surpassing Monthly Projections
The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) released its General Revenue Report for August 2026 on Wednesday, revealing that state revenue continues to outperform forecasts as Fiscal Year 2027 gets underway.
1 day ago
Jonesboro Public Library Rolls Out New Restrictions Under Act 372
Visitors of the Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library and its other branches will see some new restrictions on checking out materials and accessing certain areas of the facility.
2 days ago
Grain Management Completes Strategic Combination Forming Rightfiber
New company launches, creating one of the nation's largest privately held fiber broadband platforms to serve communities across 20 states
2 days ago
Former Suspect in 2019 Fatal House Fire Faces New Charges in Jonesboro Stalking Investigation
A man who faced now dropped capital murder charges in a 2019 fatal house fire is now facing new charges following a fire at his ex-girlfriend's Jonesboro home.
2 days ago
$25M Windgate Hall of Art and Innovation Opens at A-State
The new $25 million hall brings together students from Art + Design, Engineering and Computer Science to collaborate on creative, interdisciplinary projects.
2 days ago
Arkansas Graveler to Kick Off in Jonesboro, Take Riders Through the Delta
The Arkansas Graveler will return to Jonesboro this year, but this time, the city will be the starting point of a ride that aims to show off the Arkansas Delta to bikers.
2 days ago
Crews Respond to Early Morning Wreck Outside of Jonesboro
Crews responded to a highway wreck just outside of Jonesboro early Wednesday morning.
