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4 weeks ago
City Accepting Donations for Jonesboro Animal Services in Honor of Adopt a Shelter Dog Month
In honor of Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, the City of Jonesboro is hosting a donation drive to supply Jonesboro Animal Services with needed items.
4 weeks ago
Jonesboro Massage Parlor Owner Sentenced to Probation After Pleading Guilty to Promoting Prostitution
The owner of a Jonesboro massage parlor who was arrested following a raid in June has been sentenced to two years of probation.
4 weeks ago
Hytrol to Host 30th Annual Industrial Park 5K/10K Benefit Race in Jonesboro
From competitive runners to casual walkers, participants of all ages and fitness levels are invited to register for either the 5K or 10K
4 weeks ago
Craighead County, Arkansas Offices of Emergency Management Urge Earthquake Preparedness as International Shakeout Day Approaches
Jonesboro and Northeast Arkansas are in a unique position regarding earthquake safety, as it sits on the New Madrid Fault Line, a fault line with a "significant chance of producing an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.5 or higher."
4 weeks ago
City of Jonesboro Officials Break Ground on Caraway Road Expansion
"Just a few weeks ago, this was a two-lane road with 15,000 cars going down it each day. You had pedestrian pathways that were beaten down by foot, walking just a mere inches from cars going 40 and 45 miles an hour," city's chief administrative officer Brian Richardson told JRN.
4 weeks ago
Fisher Street Community, First Responders Build Trust Over 400 Fish Plates at National Night Out Event
The smell of freshly fried fish drew a massive crowd to North Allis Street Tuesday evening as cars lined up to receive meals at Fisher Street Community in Action's annual National Night Out event.
4 weeks ago
Forbes Includes St. Bernards on ‘America’s Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals 2026’ Ranking
The ranking evaluated employers based on Atmosphere & Development, Salary & Wage, Image, Company Culture, Working Conditions and Workplace.
4 weeks ago
Jonesboro Police Department Accepting Donations for Trunk or Treat
The Jonesboro Police Department is accepting donations for its upcoming Trunk or Treat in downtown Jonesboro.
4 weeks ago
AAF NEA Announces the Diaper Storehouse in Jonesboro as 2026 ADvocacy Recipient
Over the next few months, AAF NEA will work with The Diaper Storehouse on creative projects supporting its mission and continued growth.
4 weeks ago
Jonesboro’s TRIPPP Becomes First Artist Signed to HARDY’s Mockingbird Records
Nearly a decade after three Jonesboro brothers began chasing a music dream, JD, Chaz and Treyson Stafford are entering a new chapter with one of country music's biggest stars in their corner
4 weeks ago
Nominations Being Sought for A-State’s Ninth Annual Living Legends Awards
Preparations are underway for the ninth annual Living Legends Awards, which will be held during the Black History Month celebrations early next year.
4 weeks ago
Family Crisis Center in Jonesboro Awarded $29,400 Strategic Impact Grant
The grant will fund FCC’s Strategic Planning and Organizational Readiness Initiative.
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City of Jonesboro to Break Ground on Caraway Road Expansion
The approximately $5.5 million project will expand Caraway Road to 5 lanes from I-555 to Latourette Drive and then transition to three lanes to Glenn Place.
4 weeks ago
Nettleton Students Speak with International Space Station Astronaut through Amateur Radio
"This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, where everyone gets to talk to an astronaut live, and on top of that, we weren't just communicating with Ham radio, we got to see them," said Haley Bagwell, EAST facilitator at UHSMA.
4 weeks ago
Jonesboro Employee Accused of Stealing Over $10K in Jewelry from Workplace, Pawning Items
Police arrested a Jonesboro woman after they said she stole over $10,000 in jewelry from her workplace and sold several items to area pawn shops.
4 weeks ago
Northbound Lanes of U.S. 63/63B Blocked Due to Accident
The northbound lanes at an intersection are blocked due to an accident, according to Jonesboro E911 dispatch.
4 weeks ago
Panda Express Coming to Paragould
Haag Brown announces new restaurant for former Starbucks location along West Kingshighway
4 weeks ago
Trumann Man Accused of Breaking into Jonesboro Home and Assaulting Woman
A Trumann man is behind bars after police said he broke into a Jonesboro home, assaulted a woman, and returned days later to attempt to force his way inside again.
4 weeks ago
SHARP PHO Names Katie Prescott as Next CEO
Prescott has served as General Counsel for SHARP (St. Bernards Healthcare Associated Regional Providers) since April 2021, drafting and reviewing all legal documents, counseling on legal compliance and providing strategic advisement.
1 month ago
Dr. William McLean Appointed Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor at A-State
Arkansas State University Chancellor Dr. Calvin White Jr. has announced the permanent appointment of Dr. William McLean as provost and executive vice chancellor.
