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20 hours ago

Beginner clog dancing classes to be offered in Jonesboro

An organization in Jonesboro is aiming to get more people dancing through its beginner clog dancing classes.

23 hours ago

Jonesboro Goodwill evacuated after presumed World War 2 era explosives found in donation box

The Jonesboro Police Department was called to Goodwill Friday afternoon after two World War 2 era explosive ordnances were discovered in a donation box.

24 hours ago

Suspect in deadly Jonesboro motel shooting given $5M bond

A man is being held on a $5 million cash/surety bond after being connected to a Jonesboro Super 8 Motel shooting Tuesday night that left one person dead.

1 day ago

Arkansas Soil & Water Education Conference and Irrigation Expo is Wednesday

The 28th annual Arkansas Soil and Water Education Conference is set for Wednesday, Jan. 14, in the Reng Student Union auditorium at Arkansas State University.

1 day ago

Craighead County reminds voters of deadlines for primary election

Craighead County is reminding voters of upcoming deadlines for the 2026 primary election.

1 day ago

Beignets & Brew to spread sweetness to Jonesboro

Beignets & Brew is excited to continue spreading sweetness with plans to open a brand-new Sweet Spot in Jonesboro.

1 day ago

Jonesboro business owner’s collection of memorabilia spans decades

Lloyd Wofford and his wife, Linda, began collecting signed albums, movie memorabilia, paintings, and more in the early 2000s.

2 days ago

What’s happening in January at the Jonesboro library

The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library has a variety of events scheduled for all ages in January.

2 days ago

Jonesboro Public Schools launches mental health service to help find providers easily and quickly

JPS is one of many Arkansas schools partnering with Care Solace for students, families, and staff.

2 days ago

JPD, City of Jonesboro remind drivers of one-way routes near Jonesboro Public Schools

The Jonesboro Police Department and City of Jonesboro are reminding drivers of a new traffic pattern in effect on school days.

2 days ago

Family Crisis Center opens stand-alone sexual assault support services center 

The new location is open and serving survivors, providing adult victims of sexual assault with access to forensic exams, advocacy, and follow-up support in a trauma-informed, non-hospital setting.

2 days ago

A-State Defends Home Court in Double-Digit Win Over Troy

Five Red Wolves reached double figures on the scoreboard.

2 days ago

OPINION: Mental wellness: Are you running your life, or is life running you?

This is the fourth in a four-part series on diet, activity, sleep, and mental wellness.

3 days ago

Man arrested in Craighead County ATV chase given $75K bond

Ozzy Dakotalee Barnes said he didn't remember how he obtained the vehicle due to meth usage.

3 days ago

$250K bond set for man accused of holding victim against her will at Jonesboro motel

District Judge David Boling found probable cause on Jan. 7 to charge 30-year-old Rolando Antonio Iraheta.

3 days ago

The Foreigner coming to FOA Stage, Too in Jonesboro

The two-act comedy play features an introvert, Charlie, as he joins a friend at a remote southern lodge in rural George in search of peace and quiet.

3 days ago

Police investigate overnight shooting

One man found shot at Super 8 Motel

4 days ago

St. Bernards Rock Steady Boxing celebrates 7th anniversary

A class offered at St. Bernards aiming to help those with Parkinson's disease in Northeast Arkansas celebrated its seventh anniversary on Tuesday.

4 days ago

Hope Found of Northeast Arkansas to host 6th annual Date Night with a Purpose

Hope Found of Northeast Arkansas is planning its sixth annual Date Night with a Purpose set for the end of January.

4 days ago

Julia Wintner named director of Bradbury Art Museum at A-State 

Julia Wintner, whose work bridges global contemporary art, community-engaged museum practice, and academic leadership, has been selected to serve as director.  

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22 hours ago in Lifestyle

A taste of nature can provide balance and calm during the workday

The crisp crinkle of fallen leaves beneath your feet. The swish and trickle of water moving through a stream. A breath of crisp, fresh air. Spending time in nature can be invigorating or produce feelings of peace and calm.

22 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Judge dismisses Salt-N-Pepa’s lawsuit to reclaim master recordings from Universal Music Group

U.S. District Judge Denise Cote on Thursday sided with the recording giant, arguing that the Grammy-winning group never owned the copyrights to their sound recordings and didn't transfer them to anyone else.

22 hours ago in Entertainment

Rare copy of the comic book that introduced the world to Superman sells for $15 million

A rare copy of the comic book that introduced the world to Superman and also was once stolen from the home of actor Nicolas Cage has been sold for a record $15 million.

1 day ago in Entertainment

Sarah Jessica Parker gets Golden Globes’ Carol Burnett Award and Helen Mirren gets DeMille prize

Matthew Broderick presented his wife of nearly 30 years Sarah Jessica Parker with the Golden Globes'Carol Burnett Award for a life of achievement in television at Golden Eve, a ceremony that also added Helen Mirren to the list of legends that have won the Cecil B. DeMille Award.

1 day ago in Entertainment

David Bowie’s childhood home in London is set to open to the public next year

David Bowie's bedroom could soon be London's newest tourist attraction. The house where the musician grew from suburban schoolboy to rock 'n' roll starman has been bought by a charity that plans to open it to the public.