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4 days ago

Man accused of leading police on high-speed chase in Jonesboro street racing incident

A Jonesboro man is behind bars after police said he was arrested following a high-speed chase involving two sports cars.

4 days ago

Jonesboro man accused of choking victim and false imprisonment

Clarence Brown-Mutcherson has been charged in domestic disturbance incident.

4 days ago

“Inspired 2025” award winners named at opening in Bradbury Art Museum

BAM opens at Arkansas State University and features regional high school students.

5 days ago

ASP reminds drivers to ‘Click It or Ticket’ ahead of Thanksgiving travel

Remember to buckle up when traveling this holiday season.

5 days ago

CECC and Empower Broadband welcome new chief executive officer

Etter to serve as CEO for both organizations.

5 days ago

A-State Sun Belt Volleyball Champions

A-State clinched the seventh Sun Belt Volleyball Tournament Championship in program history on Sunday defeating James Madison in a 3-1 (25-20, 18-25, 25-20, 25-21) decision

5 days ago

Red Wolf Women Stave Off Late Lady Tiger Push in Road Win

Lady Red Wolves held steady late in a team effort win over Jackson State

6 days ago

41st Toy Run collects toys for children

For 41 consecutive years motorcycle enthusiasts have been joining together each November to collect toys for children in the community at Christmas time.

6 days ago

Jonesboro Christmas Parade seeking applicants and volunteers

The 78th annual parade is looking for applicants and volunteers.

6 days ago

A-State Men’s Basketball Faces Setback at SMU

A-State fell behind early and could not recover in a 100-69 defeat

6 days ago

Jonesboro teen accused of threatening to shoot up school in video, given $150K bond

A Jonesboro teen is being held on a $150,000 cash-only bond after police said he threatened to shoot up a school in a video posted on social media.

7 days ago

Affidavit: Text messages reveal organized theft plot at Jonesboro Kohl’s, multiple stolen items found in vehicle

Two Jonesboro women are facing several charges following a theft at the Jonesboro Kohl’s.

7 days ago

City of Jonesboro sanitation routes to be on adjusted schedule for Thanksgiving holiday

Due to the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, Jonesboro sanitation routes will be on adjusted schedules the weeks of Nov. 24-29 and Dec. 1-6.

7 days ago

Jonesboro Human Development Center to host 5th annual Christmas parade

The Jonesboro Human Development Center (JHDC) will be hosting its 5th annual Christmas parade in December.

1 week ago

Salvation Army of Jonesboro’s Red Kettle Campaign begins

Bells began ringing around Northeast Arkansas on Friday as the Salvation Army of Jonesboro kicked off its Red Kettle Campaign.

1 week ago

College of Agriculture’s Riceland Scholars Program launches in Jonesboro

Program provides opportunities for students to be exposed to educational, real-world challenges.

1 week ago

Valley View High School expansion to include new agriculture shop and dedicated storm shelter

Construction is ahead of schedule for the Jonesboro school.

1 week ago

Fill the Food Bank surpasses goal, collects food and money equal to 535,473 meals!

The 2025 Fill the Food Bank collected food and money, the equivalent of 535,473 meals. The goal was 350,000 meals.

1 week ago

Christmas Guide 2025: Holiday events across Jonesboro

A guide to holiday events in Craighead County.

1 week ago

Temple Grandin pleads for change at local conference

The celebrated author-speaker and animal-science visionary who has been called "the most famous person with autism" believes "We need the skills of people who think differently"

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